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Friday, February 13, 2009

Taylor Swift: Another Fearless Album

By: Laura Gronski

“And I don’t know how it gets better than this / you take my hand and drag me headfirst / fearless…” These are just some of the powerful lyrics from 18 year old country singer Taylor Swift’s most recent album, Fearless. On her first album, Taylor Swift, she wrote most of the songs, explaining past relationships that usually did not turn out well. Now she’s back belting out new songs that are

climbing up the charts.

During November, Taylor’s song, “Love Story” went to No. 5 on the Billboard Top 100, making it her sixth top 20 in 2008. Fearless sold over 600, 000 copies in the first week on sale. This album also sold 129, 046 copies digitally.

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Although Taylor Swift is only 18, she has made a lot of major accomplishments in the music world. Of the 15 songs featured on Fearless, 13 of them spent time on the Hot 100. “Love Story” went No. 1 on the radio two weeks in a row. On November 29, Taylor won an AMA for Favorite Female Artist- Country.

This album is full of Taylor’s amazing insight. “In your life you’ll do greater things than dating a boy on the football team,” from the song “Fifteen,” shows Taylor’s perception of high school, giving us something to relate to. “Now it’s too late for you / and your white horse, to come around” are just a few of the lines from Taylor’s newest released single, “White Horse,” about a boy who was not right for Taylor.

Taylor Swift is also famous for her songs about harsh breakups and boy troubles. Whether it’s a boy who doesn’t notice how much she likes him or Taylor belting her anger out in a song, she holds nothing back and her songs are sure to be hits. Some of my favorite songs on Fearless include “Hey Stephen,” “Best Day” and “Change.”

With two successful albums before her 19th birthday, Taylor Swift is here to stay. Originally just a small town girl from Wyomissing, PA, Taylor Swift has turned her talent into extraordinary music for all her fans to hear. To listen to some of her songs or learn more about her, check out her website, www.taylorswift.com. Taylor Swift’s sound is inspiring and makes an impact on fans, so check out her new album on iTunes!

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