Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is one of America's biggest artists to date, she was the youngest paid songwriter who then went on to become a pop phenomenon. She is an American Country/Pop singer, famous for writing all her songs about personal aspects of her own life.

In 2006, Taylor Swift released her first album, self-titled 'Taylor Swift'. Since then her first album has gone on to sell over 5.5 million copies world wide.

In November 2008, Swift released her second album, titled 'Fearless', the album reached number one in the US Charts and its hit single 'Love Story' launched her release in the UK. Since its release, Fearless has gone on to sell over 9,646,311 copies worldwide. Swift recieved four Grammy Awards from this album, one of which was 'Album of the Year'. A platinum album was later released with an additional six songs. In 2009, she was named Artist of the Year by Billboard Magazine.

October 2010, Taylor Swift released her third studio album 'Speak Now' which managed to sell over One Million copies in its first week of release. Since then, the album has gone on to sell over five million copies worldwide. One of the albums singles 'Mean' was awarded 'Best Country Song' and 'Best Country Solo Performance' at the Grammy Awards in 2012, adding two more Grammy Awards to Swifts collection.

In 2009, Swift was ranked the 69th most powerful celebrity, earning over $18 million that year, she has since made her way to the 7th spot in 2011, earning $45 million. Billboard named her the most financially successful music artist of 2011.

Taylor Swift has won 102 awards since her debut in 2006, including 6 Grammy Awards, 6 Country Music Awards, 10 American Music Awards, 13 Teen Choice Awards and 13 Billboard Music Awards.