Taylor

Taylor Swift may be the most rare of all pop artists: one who was able to effectively bridge the gap between pop and country music and conquer the world. Swift is shedding her country roots like they were second skins revealing herself to be one of the best pop singers and songwriters within her generation. Swift is able to tap into the current trend and create her own. It was apparent in her early songs, particularly in her neo homage of Tim McGraw. On her album Fearless (2008), Swift showed a songwriter getting to get acquainted with her. Fearless ended up being a big hit not only in America which is where it's Top Ten singles Love Story as well as You Belong with Me helped it to record six platinum albums but also around the world. The album was particularly successful throughout Canada Australia and the U.K. Swift managed to build upon her popularity with Speak Now almost two year after. Her popularity only increased over her next three albums -- Red (2012) 1989 (2014) and Reputation (2017) and Reputation in 2017 and saw her move confidently into a pop realm where she already belonged. Her popularity grew even after she changed her strategy by releasing 2020's streamlined Folklore (and Evermore) and stayed in the forefront of pop culture.