Taylor Swift Biography
** Taylor Swift: The country girl who conquered the world
**Taylor was born on December 13, 1989 in West Reading, Pennsylvania, United States. Since she was little, Taylor demonstrated a passion for music that led her to write her first song at age 12. Her path to stardom was not easy, but through talent, hard work and a pinch of luck, she became one of the most successful artists in history.
**Taylor's Curiosities:**
* **Cat fanatic:** Taylor has three adorable cats: Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson and Benjamin Button. He has even created a line of products with his adorable felines as the protagonists.
* **Friend to the stars:** Taylor has a circle of famous friends that includes Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, Karlie Kloss and Ed Sheeran. Together they have starred in epic moments on red carpets and parties.
* **Literary lovers:** Taylor is an avid reader and lover of literature. He has even included references to books in his songs and video clips.
* **Natural songwriter:** Taylor writes most of her songs, making her a complete and authentic artist.
**Important facts from his career:**
* **2006:** At age 16, Taylor signed her first record deal with Big Machine Records, making her the youngest artist signed to Sony/ATV Music Publishing.
* **2006-2009:** Her self-titled debut album and her second album, "Fearless," catapulted her to fame in the world of country music. She won several Grammy Awards and became a teen idol.