From “Love Story” to “You Belong with Me,” 19-year-old singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is a force to be reckoned with. Her 2006 self-titled debut album reached number on the Billboard Top Country Albums and number five on the Billboard 200. Swift’s sophomore album, Fearless, put her in fourth place for highest U.S. sales (behind Lil Wayne, AC/DC and Coldplay, respectively.)
I’ve been a fan of Swift since her February, 2007 release of the single “Teardrops on My Guitar.” But there were more teen angst hits to follow by this curly-haired songstress, like “Fifteen” and “Whitehorse.” And what made Taylor Swift so likeable wasn’t just the relatable lyrics in her country songs, but her refreshingly open attitude with her personal life. Who could forget the infamous breakup between Taylor Swift and Joe Jonas? See her hilarious dig using Joe and Taylor dolls below:
This past weekend, Taylor Swift let her personality shine while hosting Saturday Night Live. She took one more dig at Joe Jonas and addressed those pesky rumours regarding Taylor Lautner in her musical monologue, and, of course, acted in skits. My personal fav Taylor Swift SNL skit was actually the digital short “Firelight,” a spoof of Twilight.
Between TV appearances, hit songs and hosting gigs, Taylor Swift is a force to be reckoned with. Despite her muli-platinum status, her boy drama and small town charm maintain Swift’s girl-next-door image.
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