Taylor Swift is easily one of the biggest names in the music industry. Her albums have consistently sold millions of copies and her concerts have sold out over and over again. She is also known for her wonderful style and beautiful looks. 

Taylor uses a number of different makeup products. According to multiple sources, she typically sticks to CoverGirl products as well as Kate Somerville. 

No matter what she is using or wearing, Taylor Swift has become a fashion icon as well as a musical powerhouse. 

Early Life

Taylor Alison Swift was born on December 13, 1989 in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Taylor’s father, Scott, was a stockbroker for Merrill Lynch and her mother, Andrea, is a housewife who previously worked as a mutual fund marketing executive. 

Taylor has a younger brother, Austin Kingsley Swift, who is an actor. 

The young singer spent her early years in Pennsylvania and attended the Alvernia Montessori School and then transferred to The Wyndcroft School. She would eventually become enrolled at the Wyomissing Area Junior/High School. 

Taylor was interested in music at an early age and started performing at the Berks Youth Theatre Academy. She would also travel to New York City for acting and vocal lessons. 

In her early years, Taylor almost exclusively worked in the country music field. She was greatly inspired by artists such as Shania Twain and Faith Hill. 

At the age of 11, Taylor felt the need to travel to Nashville to follow her dreams of being a country star. No labels were interested in signing her though. 

The family moved to Tennessee just a few years later so Taylor could be closer to the country music scene and she could create her career. 

Career Beginnings

When she moved to Nashville, Taylor began working with several major songwriters such as Mac McAnally, the Warren Brothers and more. She began marathon song-writing sessions. 

After working hard and creating a catalogue of music, Taylor was signed to Big Machine Records. Her father purchased a three percent stake in the company, at a value of approximately $120,000.

Taylor’s first album, Taylor Swift, was released on October 24, 2006. The album was met with critical praise and started to sell quite well. 

The self-titled debut peaked at number five on the Billboard 200, where it spent 157. 

Taylor underwent a tour after the release of her album. She was awarded the Nashville Songwriters Associaton’s Songwriter/Artist of the Year in 2007.

She was nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards.