Taylor Swift was named after James Taylor

The first song Taylor Swift wrote was titled "Lucky You"

Swift's grandmother, Marjorie Finlay, is actually in her song "Marjorie." Finlay was an opera singer, and a clip of her singing is used as background vocals.

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It's official: 2023 is the year of Taylor Swift! From the release of Speak Now (Taylor's Version) and 1989 (Taylor's Version) to her wildly successful Eras Tour, it has been a career high for the pop star. Winning TIME Person of the Year is just icing on the cake.

Time Magazine: We’d like to name you Person of the Yea-

Me: Can I bring my cat. https://t.co/SOhkYKSTwG
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) December 6, 2023

Since her first album was released in 2006, Taylor Swift has taken the music industry by storm. As an accomplished songwriter, her words have charmed listeners across genres. More than that, she has proved herself to be an incredible performer, putting on shows that are more engaging and exciting than any artist has managed before.

Naturally, people have questions about Taylor Swift and her career. Here, we give you all the answers.

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