Taylor Swift

Taylor Alison Swift is an American country music singer-songwriter. Taylor made her debut on the U.S. Billboard country charts with the release of her debut single "Tim McGraw".

Her self-titled debut album was released in late 2006. Swift wrote or co-wrote all of the songs on the album, which debuted at #19 on the Billboard 200 and sold more than 61,000 during its first week. It later peaked at #1 at Billboard Top Country Albums and #5 at Billboard 200. It also spent eight consecutive weeks at the top of the Top Country Albums charts, and has since sold over two million copies.

It has produced four Top Ten singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs, including the Number One single "Our Song"; all four of her singles have also reached Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was re-issued in late 2007 with a set of bonus tracks.

On November 7, 2007, Swift won the 2007 CMA Horizon Award and also performed "Our Song", the third single from her album. This single spent six weeks at #1 on the Country charts and also peaked at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #24 on the Billboard Pop 100.

Swift was nominated for a 2008 Grammy Award in the category of Best New Artist, but lost to Amy Winehouse. Swift's latest single, "Picture to Burn" is the fourth single from her debut album. The song debuted early in 2008 and is currently a major hit on the Billboard Country Chart.

Swift's second studio album is scheduled for a fall 2008 release. In a repeat of her debut album, Swift is expected to have at least a co-writing credit on every track.

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