Follow Taylor Swift’s rise from teen breakthrough act to global superstar in this ultimate fanbook. As one of the world’s biggest stars – voted both Artist of the Decade and Woman of the Decade – Taylor Swift’s career goes from strength to strength. After two critically acclaimed surprise lockdown albums, the new versions of Fearless, Red and Speak Now, and her record‑breaking tenth album Midnights, it’s been a busy few years for Miss Swift. But Taylor shows no sign of slowing down any time soon, as she continues the monumental Eras Tour in celebration of her entire career so far. In this special edition, we look back on how Taylor’s music and style have evolved over the years, from her self‑titled country-infused debut, through the retro 80s vibe of 1989, to the stripped‑back indie of folklore and evermore and the dreamy electro-pop of Midnights. Discover how her relationships and personal life have shaped her songwriting and performances, and how this superstar uses her influence to support causes close to her heart.This edition has been updated for 2024, including an all-new Eras chapter.
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BECOMING MISS AMERICANA • FROM A CHRISTMAS TREE FARM TO THE COUNTRY MUSIC CAPITAL, DISCOVER TAYLOR’S JOURNEY TO BREAK INTO THE BUSINESS
THE EVOLUTION OF TAYLOR SWIFT • THE WIDE-EYED COUNTRY STARLET HAS TRANSFORMED HERSELF INTO A REFINED RECORD-BREAKING ARTIST BY TURNING REAL LIFE INTO MARKETABLE MUSIC
TAYLOR SWIFT • RELEASED WHEN SHE WAS JUST 16, TAYLOR WROTE MANY OF THE SONGS FOR HER DEBUT ALBUM WHILE IN HER FIRST YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL
FEARLESS • WITH THIS SEAMLESS BLEND OF COUNTRY AND POP, TAYLOR’S SOPHOMORE RECORD MADE HER THE YOUNGEST WINNER OF THE ALBUM OF THE YEAR GRAMMY AWARD
TAYLOR’S VERSION: FROM THE VAULT
SPEAK NOW • EVERY SINGLE RELEASED FROM THIS RECORD WENT EITHER PLATINUM OR MULTI-PLATINUM, AND TAYLOR WROTE THE ENTIRE ALBUM SINGLE-HANDEDLY
TAYLOR’S VERSION: FROM THE VAULT
RED • STEPPING EVEN FURTHER AWAY FROM HER COUNTRY ROOTS, TAYLOR’S FOURTH ALBUM FEATURED SUPERSTAR COLLABORATIONS AND VARIED MUSICAL STYLES
TAYLOR’S VERSION: FROM THE VAULT
1989 • AFTER FLIRTING WITH POP ON RED, TAYLOR MOVED AWAY FROM COUNTRY MUSIC ALTOGETHER AND ESTABLISHED HERSELF AS A FULLY FLEDGED POP STAR WITH 1989
TAYLOR’S VERSION: FROM THE VAULT
REPUTATION • MAKING A DEPARTURE FROM HER USUAL SUNNY DISPOSITION, TAYLOR RETURNED FROM HER TIME OUT OF THE SPOTLIGHT WITH A DARKER SOUND
LOVER • TAYLOR’S SEVENTH ALBUM WAS A CELEBRATION OF LOVE AND MARKED A RETURN TO A HAPPIER AND MORE UPBEAT ELECTRO-POP SOUND
FOLKLORE • THIS SURPRISE LOCKDOWN ALBUM SAW TAYLOR EFFORTLESSLY SWITCH GEARS ONCE AGAIN, LEAVING POP BEHIND TO PRODUCE A WISTFUL, MELANCHOLIC MASTERPIECE
EVERMORE • BREAKING FROM HER TRADITION OF TREATING ALBUMS LIKE ONE-OFF ERAS, TAYLOR RELEASED FOLKLORE’S SISTER ALBUM JUST FIVE MONTHS LATER, WITH MORE MESMERISING STORIES
MIDNIGHTS • RETURNING TO POP AFTER A TWO-ALBUM FOLK DETOUR, TAYLOR MADE A CONCEPT RECORD INSPIRED “BY THE STORIES OF 13 SLEEPLESS NIGHTS”
TEAM TAYLOR • FROM HER HIGH-PROFILE ROMANCES TO HER FAMOUS FRIENDSHIPS AND CELEBRITY FALL OUTS, TAKE A DEEP DIVE INTO WHO’S ON TEAM TAYLOR – AND WHO ISN’T…
STYLE & SUBSTANCE • IN HER JOURNEY TO BECOMING A GLOBAL SUPERSTAR, TAYLOR HAS UNDERGONE A TRANSFORMATION IN SO MANY WAYS, FROM HER EVOLVING FASHION TO HER GROWING INVOLVEMENT IN ACTIVISM AND SOCIAL ISSUES
SUPERSTAR • ALL TAYLOR’S SUCCESSES HAVE MADE HER ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL POP CULTURE ICONS IN THE WORLD – AND HER STAR IS SHINING BRIGHTER THAN EVER
ERAS & BEYOND • WITH A DAZZLING GREATEST HITS TOUR TAKING THE WORLD BY STORM, TAYLOR’S CAREER HAS REACHED DIZZYING NEW HEIGHTS. WHERE WILL HER NEXT ERA TAKE HER?
Ultimate Taylor Swift Fan Pack