Taylor Swift is an American singer-songwriter and actress. With her major accomplishments in the music industry it is easy to say that she has found her way into international music stardom. Starting her music career in the country origins she has bosomed into most every genre, making her an enjoyable artist for all. Swift is known for her diary-like songs that are based on her own life experiences and packed with emotion. Taylor Alison Swift was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on December 13, 1989. Swift was raised on her family’s Christmas tree farm. Singing was in her blood as her grandmother was a professional and famous opera singer. It was always Taylor’s dream to sing. At ten years old, she was singing at a variety of local events, like fairs and concerts. Her first big performance was at the age of eleven when she sang “the Star Spangled Banner” at a Philadelphia 76ers game. She began learning guitar and writing her own original songs at the young age of twelve. On her journey to stardom she was very intrigued by the idea of her career beginning in Nashville, Tennessee, the capital of country music. She worked on many small projects while trying to land a record contract, including co-writing songs. Her family later moved to the nearby …show more content…
She soon ventured into pop stardom by her expansion into fame. She won an amazing amount of awards in 2008 including, the American Music Awards "Favorite Female Country Artist" award, Academy of Country Music's "Female Vocalist of the Year" Award, the American Music Association's "Horizon" award and was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best New Artist category. Also in 2008, Swift’s next album Fearless, was released to become a record breaking album by the end of 2008 it reached the top of the country and pop charts both, and remained there for eleven consecutive weeks. Swift was the highest selling country
You know she's a Jackson. And you know she's a singer. Of course, you know the girl can dance. You know she's a leading lady in Hollywood. And maybe you still think of her as a cute little girl with a famous last name and big , bright eyes. Do you think she's what she was yesterday? Better think again. As many of her other fans and followers already know, the only label that fits her is… Janet.
In the world of music, billboard and celebrities, Taylor Swift is no guest to the industry that made her famous over the years. From a talented teenage girl from Nashville, to a 25 year old pop queen whose net worth is $200 million. From her talents in her song-writing about love, relationships and guys, she has gained the likes of millions of people all over the world through her music. Her music inspires many teens and young adults through her own personal relationships and feelings that she freely expresses in her songs. With numerous awards for her songs and music videos such as “You belong with me” that won her the best female video at MTV music Awards in 2009, she has become a well known
Demi Lovato is more than just a famous actress and singer. She has dedicated much of her time to her fans. Everyone faces their own battles and have their own insecurities, yet she inspires her fans to embrace and overpower them. She not only uses her vocals for singing, she uses it to reach out to her fans. In terms of sales (music and concert), advocating mental health, and philanthropy, Demi Lovato has changed the meaning of the music industry.
To summarize Nina Simone and how important she was, many people would describe her as a musical genius, a Black Power icon, and even some
Upshaw was born in Nashville, Tennesse on July 17th, 1960. Her singing began after her families move to Park Forest, Illinois at Rich East Highschool. Her voice in the choir (known as the Singing Rockets) was greatly appreciated and she was promoted to be the lead vocalist. This was the first to ever happen, to a female sophomore. Later in 1982 Upshaw received her B.A. from Illinois Wesleyan University, where she studied voice with the late Dr. David Nott.
From hitting No. 1 on the charts to rehabilitation centers, Britney Spears was a 90’s icon who had many ups and downs in her life. She faced obstacles and challenges, but still found time to produce No. 1 singles and albums. Britney Spears is an example of a tragic hero because she was a sensational singer of her time who was brought down by the many struggles in her life.
Rihanna, from her very first music videos has compelled public eyes as an effigy, an icon and a statement of music lifestyle. Her independent outlook, badass attitude mixed with a Caribbean accent has undoubtedly confined not only music but the whole popular culture of our time. Diamonds, We Found Love, Bitch Better Have My Money and S&M are some of the top songs by this epic singer. Songs that today rule bars, dance clubs, parties and of course her numerous fans.
Taylor Swift from Country Princess to Pop Queen 1989 is the fifth album by the American singer and songwriter Taylor Alison Swift which was published by Big Machine Records Label. The album came out in the fall on October 27, 2014. The album was co-written by Swift, Ryan Tedder, Max Martin, Shellback, and Ali Payami. In fact, the title of the album was inspired by Swift’s birth year, December 13, 1989. The album is considered her first official pop album.
Taylor Swift style of music has turned over to pop with her new album coming out in October; however the song I chose was an old country song, which is called
The way Taylor Swift is promoting the prevention of bullying, and protesting for social change is very effective, because through her usage of similes in her song’s lyrics, and how she gives a more detail picture with her video where she connects with does who are victims of bullies. “You, with your words like knives/ And swords and weapons that you use against me/ You have knocked me off my feet again/ Got me feeling like a nothing…” This is a way of connecting with her viewers because its a clear picture of how bullies continue with the same routine being judgmental, and making their “prey” sad, disappointed of themselves, and fell like a nothing. “Physical bullying increases in elementary school, peaks in middle school and declines in high school. Verbal abuse, on the other hand, remains constant.” This quote helps to understand the idea that swift is trying to give to society and to convince that we need to change and help decrease bullying and decrease the drop out rate. Taylor Swift also makes the statement of “Someday I’ll be living in a big ole city/ and all you’re ever gonna be is mean…” in her song because she wants to emphasize that bullies wont make it to be anything else than bullies and that the weaker man is going to have a great life and become a stronger man. This is another way that Swift indirectly connects with her viewers by encouraging them to never give up on life and go pass what bullies will never
Rihanna is such an angel; she is very gorgeous, Rihanna looks stunning in every kind of style, her fashion, her hairstyle, especially her talents. Rihanna not just make her hometown well know by people in America but also influenced American cultures by how people are looking at American music style and fashion based on her lifestyle, her works including her song and her fashion. Rihanna performed an endless entertainment, and she never forgets where she came from and always helped people who used to help her along the way. Rihanna is fierce and fearless, and that is what most of the people love about her. Rihanna is my role model, she inspired me with her talents, she made me want to be single since I was 12 years old, Rihanna made me believe that nothing is impossible. Rihanna is fantastic; she gives me a lesson to deal with life and
Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop-country sensations of the 21st century. With over billions of sells, she is also one of the top selling artists of our generation. But what makes her so unique? Are there not other pop-country artists out there? This is the story of Taylor Swift, and how she came to be.
...s and thoughts are still imbedded in many people's minds today. Swift is a satirist who compels us, by the complexity and indirection of his ironic methods, to be alert and aware at every point (Williams 5). Ultimately, Swift's greatness lies in his skill to make us think and feel for ourselves in new ways.
Personally, I absolutely love Taylor Swift. As a fellow singer/songwriter, I am envious of her ability to be so poetically honest because that is what I struggle with most when songwriting. I am always afraid that something I write will end up sounding silly or stupid, which ultimately prevents me from creating something amazing. But fear has surely never stopped Taylor Swift, and I think that’s what makes an artist like her so special. She openly writes about what she’s going through, and she doesn’t care about what other people might think about her. Whenever I listen to one of Swift’s songs, I can’t help but feel like it could have been written specifically for me. It’s almost as if she takes my thoughts and puts them into words, which is quite a valuable talent if you ask me. In fact, for every big milestone in my teenage life, there has been a Taylor Swift song that I could rel...
Ever since I was in eighth grade, I have been obsessed with Taylor Swift. She has been my role model since I was thirteen. When you look at most singers today, they have to be singing about drugs or alcohol, using vulgar language, or performing half-dressed. You never see Taylor Swift doing anything that she would be ashamed of later in life. On the other hand, she has had many relationships that have lasted short time periods. At least, she is not getting married for 72 days or even 24 hours such Kim Kardashian or Britney Spears. This is why I chose to write a research paper on her.