TAYLOR SWIFT

Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift
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American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is an absolute global icon. Taylor has developed a strong fanbase called “Swifties”, through her heartfelt and relatable lyrics and captivating melodies. She’s has greatly influenced the music industry, pop culture and politics via her artistry, song writing and advocacy. Swift has received many industry awards and honorary recognitions regarding her singer-songwriter career. She is the most awarded artist of the American Music Awards with 40 awards under her belt. Other than this, she also has the most Billboard Music Awards (39), “Best Album of the Year” awards at the annual Grammy Awards (4), “Video of the Year” awards at the MTV Video Music Awards (4) and more! Way, way more to count! Taylor Swifts music, life and public image are such focal points of attention in celebrity culture across the globe. Publications describe her popularity and longevity unwitnessed since the 20th century.

CURRENT NEWS

Pop-star Taylor Swift is currently touring the globe with her “Eras Tour”. The entire tour consists of 152 shows across 5 continents, commencing on the 17th of March 2023 and is set to conclude on the 8th of December 2024. The Eras Tour is a concert performance comprised of a few songs from each “Era” of her career. The era’s represent different albums Taylor has released through the entirety of her artistic career: Debut/ Taylor Swift, Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, Reputation, Lover, Folklore, Evermore, Midnights and in recent addition, her new album released on the 19th of April, The Tortured Poets Department. Taylor Swift announced the release of her this new album at the 66th annual Grammy Awards on the 4th of February after winning “Best Pop Vocal Album” and “Album of the Year” for her previous album “Midnights”. Taylor’s new album “The Tortured Poets Department” was added at the beginning of the European leg of the tour in Paris on the 9th of May. The addition of tracks from her new album drastically changed the previous setlist, cutting out a couple of the original songs, which in turn has upset a few swifties across the globe.

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