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Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton + Patsy Cline Are Rolling Stone's Women Who Rock

Megan Pacella — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 14:30:36 +0000

They might all sing with a country twang, but according to Rolling Stone, Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton and Patsy Cline all qualify for the Women Who Rock list. The countdown celebrates “50 of the fiercest albums that female rock & rollers have given the world,” and it includes Lady Gaga, Carole King, Lucinda Williams and — of course — Aretha Franklin, among others.

Taylor Swift and B.o.B. Battle Pesky Creatures to Shoot New 'Both of Us' Video

Megan Pacella — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:00:45 +0000

Taylor Swift is no stranger to collaborating with artists of all genres. In addition to working with Justin Bieber, the Civil Wars, and others, Swift recently laid down vocal tracks for rapper B.o.B.’s newest single, ‘Both of Us.’ Last week, B.o.B. made the trek to Swift’s home state of Tennessee to film a music video for the song. While he claims to have enjoyed his time down south, both the rapper and his country counterpart encountered some obstacles during the shoot.

Taylor Swift and John Mayer Have Near Run-In in West Hollywood

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 18:00:04 +0000

The Taylor Swift and John Mayer drama returned to the headlines this week, when Mayer admitted to being humiliated by Swift’s song ‘Dear John,’ which was reportedly her musical retort to their rumored short-lived relationship, which took place when they worked on music together in 2009. The guitarist also called the tune “cheap songwriting.” Adding insult to injury, Swift and Mayer had an uncomfortable near run-in at West Hollywood’s Tower Bar on Tuesday night (June 5). Now that’s what we call a textbook case of “awkward.”

Taylor Swift to Make a Wish Come True for Young Girl With Heart Defect

Megan Pacella — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 18:00:58 +0000

Here’s another one for the ‘Taylor Swift is an awesome person’ file. For her latest act of kindness, Miss Swift will make 12-year-old Brittney Kuhl’s dreams come true by meeting her in person. Like most girls her age, Brittney idolizes the award-winning country star. Only, her story is a little different: The talented singing and dancing adolescent has a life-threatening heart condition.

Taylor Swift Speak Now Tour Exhibit to Open in Nashville

Megan Pacella — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:00:58 +0000

When country music fanatics pour into Nashville for CMA Fest next week, they’ll have the opportunity to get their fill of Taylor Swift, too. Starting June 6, an exhibit devoted entirely to the award-winning country songstress will be on display at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Appropriately named Taylor Swift: Speak Now — Treasures [...]

Taylor Swift Named Country Music's Most Beautiful by Maxim

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:00:40 +0000

Taylor Swift is country music’s most beautiful lady, according to the just-released annual Maxim Hot 100 list. The statuesque singer lands at No. 26, with fellow country singers Julianne Hough and Kellie Pickler sliding in at No. 47 and No. 72, respectively.

Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum + More Nominated for 2012 Teen Choice Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:30:47 +0000

Congratulations are in order for Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum and Blake Shelton. All three country acts have been nominated for 2012 Teen Choice Awards outside of their genre. Swift was nominated in the Choice Female Artist category, where she is up against pop divas like Adele, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry and Rihanna. Lady A received a nod in the Choice Music Group category, where they will do battle with the likes of LMFAO and the Wanted, among others.

Taylor Swift Awarded Woman of the Year at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Amanda Hensel — Mon, 21 May 2012 01:16:07 +0000

On Sunday night, Taylor Swift was officially crowned with one of the most prestigious nods given at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards: Woman of the Year. Following a strong introduction by Kris Kristofferson — who called her “one of the most successful artists in country music” — Swift got a multi-minute reel recapping all of the heights she’s reached in her relatively short career.

Taylor Swift Donates $4M to Country Music Hall of Fame for Music Education

Megan Pacella — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:30:10 +0000

By now, everyone knows that award-winning country star Taylor Swift has a huge heart. And thanks to her award-winning, record-breaking music career, the ‘Mean’ hitmaker has a hefty bank account, too. What do you get when you put those things together? A gigantic donation to a new education center at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Taylor Swift Teams Up With Ed Sheeran for New Album

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:15 +0000

It certainly looks as though Taylor Swift‘s next studio album will be full of surprises! In what seems like an unlikely pairing, British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran took to his official Twitter account yesterday to tells fans he is indeed working with the country starlet on her highly-anticipated fourth album.

Taylor Swift Drops New Line of Mother's Day Cards

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:00:17 +0000

Taylor Swift is known for her confessional songs regarding her romantic relationships, but she is also able to celebrate other interpersonal connections through a different artform. The singer has released a new line of Mother’s Day cards via American Greetings, which feature her imagery of her tunes, like ‘Stay Beautiful’ and ‘The Best Day,’ the latter of which she penned for her own mom, Andrea.

Taylor Swift Gets Another Prom Invite From Teen With Rare Disease

Megan Pacella — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:30:47 +0000

Taylor Swift has gotten her fair share of prom invitations this year. In February, 18-year-old New Jersey native Kevin McGuire asked the ‘Love Story’ songstress to his prom, and with a little help from his friends, caught her attention. This time, it’s 19-year-old Devon Whitney from Aurora, Colo. who is requesting Swift’s presence at the big senior dance.

Taylor Swift's 'Mean' to Be Featured in Upcoming Episode of 'Glee'

Megan Pacella — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:30:11 +0000

‘Glee,’ Fox’s hit musical television show about a high school glee club, is known for it’s larger-than-life covers of popular songs. Coming up this season, on May 15, Coach Bieste (Dot-Marie Jones) and Puck (Mark Salling) will collaborate on a duet of ‘Mean,’ the No. 1 song off of Taylor Swift’s ‘Speak Now’ album — with a glee club-style twist, of course.