Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift was born as Taylor Alison Swift

By the age of 10, Swift was singing at a variety of local events, including fairs and contests.

She sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" at a Philadelphia 76ers game at the age of 11.

At the age of 12 she began writing her own songs and learning the guitar.

Swift was the 1st country singer ever to win VMA award

Swift's VMA moment was ruined by Kayne West

While performing at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Swift caught the eye of music industry veteran Scott Borchetta, who signed her to his newly formed label.

Swift joined the roster at Big Machine Records and released her debut single, "Tim McGraw," in August 2006

Swift's debut record made her a queen in the country world, but 2008's Fearless positioned her as the year's biggest star of any genre.

Swift kicked off 2010 by contributing two songs to the Valentine's Day soundtrack.

She also made a cameo in the film, playing the high-school sweetheart of her real-life boyfriend, Taylor Lautner.

Swift then focused her attention on wrapping up her third album, Speak Now, which she'd written entirely on her own throughout the two previous years

In November 2010, Speak Now sold more than 1 million copies its first week out to debut at No. 1 on both Billboard's country and all-genres albums charts.

Swift embarked on a world tour in February 2011 that took her to countries throughout southeastern Asia and western Europe and continued across the United States and Canada. That same year, the Academy of Country Music proclaimed her its entertainer of the year in a fan-voted poll.

She won video of the year honors at the 2011 CMT Music Awards for "Mine."

Taylor Swift: Biography

Birth Name: Taylor Alison Swift

Birth Place: Reading, PA

Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 12/13/1989, Sagittarius

Profession: Country-music singer; songwriter

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Taylor Swift Fast Facts:

Grew up on a Christmas-tree farm in Pennsylvania.

Grandmother was a professional opera singer.

Won a national poetry contest while in 4th grade.

Began performing at age 10.

Sang the national anthem at a Philadelphia 76ers NBA game at age 11.

Became, at 14, the youngest staff songwriter ever hired by Sony Tree publishing house in Nashville.

Wrote or co-wrote all of the songs on her self-titled debut CD.

Favorite outfit is a sundress and cowboy boots.

Taylor Swift Relationships:

Scott Swift - Father

Andrea Swift - Mother

Austin Swift - Brother

Joe Jonas - Ex-significant Other

Marjorie Finlay - Grandmother

Taylor Swift Awards:

2010 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female Artist - Winner

2009 Grammy: Best Female Country Vocal Performance - Winner

2009 Grammy: Best Country Song - Winner

2009 Grammy: Best Country Album - Winner

2009 Grammy: Album of the Year - Winner

2009 CMT Music Awards: Video of the Year - Winner

2009 CMT Music Awards: Female Video of the Year - Winner

2009 CMT Music Awards: Wide Open Country Video of the Year - Nominee

2009 CMT Music Awards: CMT Performance of the Year - Nominee

2008 CMT Music Awards: Video of the Year - Winner

2008 CMT Music Awards: Female Video of the Year - Winner

2007 CMT Music Awards: Breakthrough Video of the Year - Winner

2010 CMT Music Awards: Video of the Year - Nominee

2010 CMT Music Awards: Female Video of the Year - Nominee

2010 CMT Music Awards: Collaborative Video of the Year - Nominee

2011 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Country Artist - Winner

2011 CMT Music Awards: Video of the Year - Winner

2011 CMT Music Awards: Female Video of the Year - Nominee

2011 CMT Music Awards: Best Web Video of the Year - Nominee

2012 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Country Artist - Winner

2011 Grammy: Best Country Solo Performance - Winner

2011 Grammy: Best Country Song - Winner