10 Fun Facts About Taylor Swift That Might Surprise You

 

Fun Facts About Taylor Swift:-

Taylor Swift is one of the most searched celebrities and an influential person in the world. With more than 170 million followers across her social media accounts and an average of 65 feet of paparazzi clicking distance whenever she steps out, Taylor has become almost impossible to ignore. Born in Wyndham New York on December 13, 1996, this singer-songwriter has come a long way from being a teenage country sensation with just a single self-released album to her name.

 

 

Today she is one of the highest-paid celebrity models, a multi-platinum selling recording artiste, a Golden Globe award-winning actress, and pivotally —the loyal BFF of everyone’s favorite pop star (that would be Camilla Cabello).

 

 

1) Taylor Swift’s net worth:-

There is no doubt that one of the factors that have contributed to her fame and wealth is her ability to negotiate with brands and make a hefty amount out of it. For example, in 2013, she signed a multi-year deal with Diet Coke that reportedly earned her $500,000 per ad. This deal was later renewed in 2017 and was said to have earned her a whopping $1 million per ad.

Similarly, in 2016, she signed a partnership with AT&T worth $100 million. With an average of 70 commercial appearances a year, the multi-year deal saw her earn $80 million in 2017 alone. One of the most lucrative deals she has ever signed is the one with Apple Music. Signed in 2015, the deal saw a significant rise in her net worth as it was reported that she would be earning $18 million every year.

2) Taylor Swift’s first album:-

One of the most interesting facts about Taylor Swift would be the title of her first ever self-released album that came out in 2006. Titled “Taylor Swift”, this album was made available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon. With a price tag of $9.99, the album was an instant hit and earned the singer a staggering $5000.

 

 

3) Video-Taylor Swift:-

While it has been a norm for most celebrities to release music videos for their singles, Taylor Swift is one of the rare few who has released videos for her album tracks. She released videos for “Teardrops on My Guitar,” “Picture to Burn,” and “Should’ve Said No,” all of which are tracks from her first album.

 

4) Remarkable success of Shake It Off Album:-

Buoyed by the optimistic Shake It Off, 1989 proved another success for Taylor Swift, whose sales surpassed her subsequent song collections during the first week. Taylor Swift is such a force of nature in the music business, that it took her less than 24 hours to convince Apple to reverse a decision to deny artists royalties for songs played on trials for its new music streaming service.

 

 

5)  Swift becoming the youngest ever Album of the year winner:-

At just 11, the music megastar won a local talent contest covering LeAnn Rimes’s “Big Deal”. Taylor Swift is the first country singer to win an MTV Video Music Award, and at the young age of 11, she won a talent contest by covering LeAnn Rimes-popular song. Taylor Swift won back her CMA Entertainer of the Year Award in 2011.

 

 

6) Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris break up:-

For those who have been following the news closely, the couple’s break-up was inevitable because they had been breaking up and getting back together for quite a while. Reports had it that the two were on the rocks after Calvin accused Taylor of “getting in the way” during his work. In other words, Calvin had found it difficult to focus on his music because of Taylor’s presence.

Taylor, who was hitherto known for her pristine public image, was in for a rude shock soon after when an audio clip of her phone call with Calvin was leaked online. She was criticized for her careless and inconsiderate treatment of her ex-boyfriend in the audio clip, with the consensus being that she had a hand in the leaked clip’s release.

 

7) Reputation Stadium Tour – Taylor Swift’s 2018 tour:-

The Reputation Tour was the singer’s first-ever stadium tour. The tour kicked off in Arizona on May 8 and ended on October 6, 2018, in Sydney, Australia. The tour grossed a total of $345.2 million, making it the second highest-grossing tour of all time. The tour’s set list was comprised of songs from all her albums.

There was also a segment where she invited her fans up on stage to perform with her. The tour was heavily promoted through social media and attracted many celebrities. The Reputation Tour was dubbed “the most highly anticipated tour of the year”.

 

8) New boyfriend?

Taylor Swift’s highly publicized romance with British actor Joe Alwyn ended in December 2018 after dating for almost two years. The two first met on the set of the movie “The Favourite” in which Joe played the lead role.

Although the two never confirmed their relationship, the world knew about it when pictures of the two holding hands and kissing on the beach during a vacation in Rhode Island were published online.

Rumors about the two have broken up started in late November when the singer was seen with Scottish DJ and record producer Calvin Harris. While there is no confirmation on whether the two are together or not, Calvin has been quoted as saying, “Don’t read anything into it.”

 

9) So, why is everybody talking about her?

Well, there are two reasons behind this:-

First of all, Taylor Swift has been in the limelight since she was a teenager, and now that she is 32 (as of 2019), she has been a part of pop culture for almost two decades now. She has been in the middle of controversies and haters since she became famous.

Another reason behind her immense popularity is the fact that she is a very relatable celebrity. She has gone through a lot of breakups, and she doesn’t hesitate to talk about it. She is also a strong woman, so you rarely see her cry in public. She makes sure that she doesn’t let the public know all of her feelings. She has her fans convinced that she is strong and that nothing can bring her down. Many fans look up to her and aspire to be like her.

 

 

10) Why Taylor Swift’s Upcoming Album, ‘Midnight,’ Is Going To Be Epic!

Swift first announced the impending release of the Taylor Swifts Midnights album during her Video of the Year acceptance speech at VMAs last month.   

Instead, the Grammy-winning artist used her Video of the Year acceptance speech to announce that she has a brand-new album coming on Oct. 21, called Midnights. Instead, Taylor Swift used the opportunity of winning Video of the Year at MTV’s VMAs this year to breezily announce Midnights, her 10th studio album, will be coming out on October 21.

Taylor Swift announced her new album, Midnights, during an acceptance speech at the Video Music Awards in 2022.  Of course, fans were already starting to develop theories on her 10th studio album, Midnights, picking apart all of the easter eggs Taylor has come to be known for. Taylor Swift is set to release new music this fall, almost two years after she released her last two surprise albums, Folklore, and Evermore, back in 2020. 

 

Verdict:-

Nowadays, there’s hardly a person who doesn’t know who Taylor Swift is. This singer-songwriter has come a long way from being a teenage country sensation to being one of the most influential celebrities in the world. With more than 170 million followers across her social media accounts and an average of 65 feet of paparazzi clicking distance whenever she steps out, Taylor has become almost impossible to ignore.

These facts about Taylor Swift might surprise you, but being informed about her life will only make you admire her more. For more updates visit Taylor Swift’s Official Website:- TaylorSwift.com