If you haven’t heard of Taylor Swift, then I have to ask, how is your life living under that rock?  This young (currently only 21 years of age) American singer has some powerful vocal chords and has managed a pop-country crossover, drawing in country fans and teens alike.  Her lyrics are very personal, and she has said “it’s like reading my diary.”  The year 2008 was big for this young singer as her album sales made her the biggest selling musician of the year in the U.S.  So what exactly has Miss Swift been up to lately?

It has been quite an amazing couple of years for this new singing star.  In 2006, her hit “Tim McGraw” reached all the way to 6th on the Billboard Country Songs chart, and when her album followed, her hits kept on coming.  In 2007, Swift became the youngest singer ever to achieve the Artist of the Year Award from the Nashville Songwriters Association.  The year 2008 saw her second album entitled “Fearless” released.  Seven songs on the album went on to top spots on the Billboard Hot 100.

In 2009, Swift began to tour, and found many sold out shows of happy fans.  She had a musical guest appearance on Saturday Night Live in 2009 and performed at the 51st Grammy Awards.  Also in 2009, her song titled “Love Story” had the most paid digital downloads of any country song.  She then became the youngest artist to ever win the ACM Album of the Year Award!  The year 2010 saw her newest album Speak Now released to rave reviews.  Finally, in 2011, Taylor Swift is bigger than ever and just about to start her “Speak Now” World Tour starting on November 21, 2011.  Whew, what a ride it has been so far!

Swift has also claimed that she has already written more than 20 songs for her next album, but for now, you’ll have to be content with Speak Now, as her next album isn’t due out until late 2012.  Catch Taylor Swift singing her hits like  “Teardrops on My Guitar”, “Our Song”, “Picture to Burn”, and of course, “Love Story” on her latest tour, as well as new hits from her newest album.  Get Taylor Swift tickets quick as these shows are selling out fast!