Taylor Swift

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/taylor-swift

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. When was Taylor Swift born?December 13, 1989
2. Where was Taylor Swift born?West Reading, Pennsylvania, USA
3. What is Taylor Swift known for?Autobiographical songwriting, genre reinvention, record-breaking concert tours, and advocacy for artist rights
4. What is the music catalog strategy?Re-recorded her first six studio albums to own the master recordings
5. What is the discography highlights?Albums include 'Fearless,' '1989,' 'Folklore,' 'Midnights,' and 'The Tortured Poets Department.'
6. How did Taylor Swift start her music career?She moved to Nashville when she was 14, signed with Big Machine Records in 2005, and released her first album in 2006.

Autobiographical Songwriting: The practice of writing songs that are deeply personal and based on the artist's own life experiences.
Artistic Reinvention: The process by which an artist significantly changes their style, image, or musical direction over time.
Master Recordings: The original recordings of a song, which are owned by the record label and grant rights for distribution and use.
Genre Fluidity: An artist's ability to move seamlessly between and incorporate elements from different musical genres.