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Conan O'Brien Doesn't Like Taylor Swift's 22 [Video]

Drew — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:55:29 +0000

Conan O'Brien doesn't think Taylor Swift's song, 22, is a real representation of being 22. Watch his funny video response here.

Tim McGraw Explores Dangers of Texting and Driving in Powerful 'Highway Don't Care' Video With Taylor Swift, Keith Urban

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:49:29 +0000

Tim McGraw‘s ‘Highway Don’t Care’ video is like a mini-movie, which isn’t surprising, since the singer has had plenty of big screen experience as an actor in full-length films. The clip acts as somewhat of a PSA to warn of the dangers of texting and driving. But it’s not that simple. The video features McGraw [...]

Taylor Swift Pays $17 Million in Cash for Rhode Island Mansion

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:21:39 +0000

Pop country superstar Taylor Swift is getting to be quite the real estate mogul. Just over a month after selling her Cape Cod-style house in Hyannis Port, Mass. for a profit of nearly one million dollars, the 23-year old star turned around and purchased an enormous mansion in Rhode Island for $17 million -- and paid in cash.

Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw + Taylor Swift Among People's Most Beautiful

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:30:01 +0000

People magazine has issued a preview of its upcoming yearly Most Beautiful People list, and this year's roundup includes several of country's top stars. Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw and Taylor Swift were all named to the list in 2013. The magazine asked each of the stars to explain what they've learned about themselves that makes them feel beautiful.

Taylor Swift Releasing Entire Line of Keds

Christina Vinson — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:53:19 +0000

If Taylor Swift fans were excited about the limited edition red Ked tennis shoes that came out last fall, they now have a lot of other options to choose from. The singer is expanding her partnership with Keds this spring, and releasing a whole new line of women's champion shoes. If the shoe fits, why not wear all of them?

Subway Duo Deliver Viral Taylor Swift 'I Knew You Were Trouble' Violin Cover

Christina Vinson — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:45:53 +0000

If you have ever doubted that an edgy dubstep song could be perfectly performed by two violinists, then you'll want to watch the latest rendition of Taylor Swift's single 'I Knew You Were Trouble,' which was recently covered by two guys in their early twenties known as the Subway Violinists.

Taylor Swift to Finally Meet Cancer-Stricken Fan Who Was Supposed to Be Her 2012 ACMs Date

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:00:56 +0000

There is a happy ending to this story! Last year, New Jersey teen Kevin McGuire, who was suffering from cancer and in need of a bone marrow transplant, asked Taylor Swift to prom via a Facebook campaign. Despite everyone's best efforts, things didn't work out as planned. Luckily for McGuire, he's getting a second chance in more ways than one!

Taylor Swift, the Band Perry Nominated for Billboard Milestone Award

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:00:47 +0000

Taylor Swift and the Band Perry are among the artists nominated for the 2013 Billboard Milestone award. The newly-announced multi-genre award will be handed out at the Billboard Music Awards in May. The Milestone award will go to “an innovative artist that achieved a notable chart milestone over the past year,” according to Billboard. The [...]

Savannah Berry Covers Taylor Swift's 'Safe and Sound,' Joins Team Blake on 'The Voice'

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:00:26 +0000

It's likely that Blake Shelton's fellow 'The Voice' judges are kicking themselves after the three-time reigning winner snagged country singer Savannah Berry on Tuesday night's (April 2) episode. Berry, just 17, performed a rendition of Taylor Swift's 'Safe and Sound' (featuring the Civil Wars) that impressed not only the superstars on the show, but Kelly Clarkson as well.

Tim McGraw Dishes on Taylor Swift's Big Impact on Country Music

Christina Vinson — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:00:16 +0000

When superstar Taylor Swift penned ‘Tim McGraw’ years ago, she probably had no idea that in the future, the icon would passionately discuss his deep admiration for her, even diving into how she changed country music in a very special way. “She’s great. You know, I’ve been a fan of Taylor so long… She actually toured with [...]

Taylor Swift Brings 7-Year-Old Sick Fan Onstage at Charlotte Show

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 03:37:38 +0000

Taylor Swift is all about her fans, but she went above and beyond to make one especially deserving fan's dream come true. At the Charlotte, N.C. stop of her Red Tour on Friday night (March 22), the singer brought a sick 7-year-old girl named Emma Routh onstage with her. It meant so much to her that Emma's family cannot stop gushing about what a heartwarming gesture the country superstar made on her behalf.

Taylor Swift Lives Life to the Fullest in '22′ Video

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:29:56 +0000

Want to be instantly transported to summer and the life of 22-year-old? Taylor Swift‘s ’22′ video is your mode of transportation. The clip was shot in sunny, beautiful Malibu, with Swift revealing in the intro that “it was super fun because my friends in the video are also my real life best friends.” Nothing like [...]

Taylor Swift Visits 10-Year-Old Cancer Patient

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:00:38 +0000

Tender-hearted country-pop superstar Taylor Swift fulfilled an ailing little girl’s dream on Saturday (March 9). The singer made a special visit to Omaha’s Children’s Hospital & Medical Center to visit a young fan who’s been battling cancer. 10-year-old Lauren Hacker is a patient at the facility, and her family and friends have been lobbying for [...]

Tim McGraw (Feat. Taylor Swift and Keith Urban), 'Highway Don't Care' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:16:50 +0000

While Tim McGraw and Taylor Swift's vocals on 'Highway Don't Care' would be enough to make the song a hit and one of the best of 2013, it's Keith Urban's guitar that makes the track one of the best collaborations of the decade -- maybe even ever. Each artist brings his or her best effort to the song from McGraw's 'Two Lanes of Freedom' album. It's a sterling example of what can happen when artists are left to be artists, without the handcuffs of music business politics.

Goats – The Latest Internet Sensation

Drew — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:42:25 +0000

A new trend is sweeping the interwebs…goats. It all started with this video But lucky for us, some wise internet user saw the potential to add these goat sounds to song, and the rest, as they say, is history!

Taylor Swift Sued for Ill-Fated Capital Hoedown Concert

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:22:26 +0000

Taylor Swift is being sued for not performing at last year's Canadian Capital Hoedown. The concert was canceled due to internal discord, but promoters think the country music superstar should have to share in the responsibility to refund music lovers who didn't get the chance to see Swift work her magic onstage.

ACM Nominees Announced – Who Would You Vote For [POLL]

Nancy Mace — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:20:45 +0000

Nominees for the 48th annual Academy of Country Music Awards were announced via video conference yesterday morning. The winners will be announced in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 7th on CBS. The nominees are all listed below and we want to know who you think should win. Take our polls below and make your picks!

Tim McGraw Spills on Recording 'Highway Don't Care' 'With' Taylor Swift, Keith Urban

Cory Stromblad — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 05:10:52 +0000

Is 'Highway Don't Care' one of your favorite tracks from Tim McGraw's 'Two Lanes of Freedom' album? If so, you have modern technology to thank for the colossal collaboration between the superstar, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.

Taylor Swift to Open the 2013 Grammys

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 16:26:05 +0000

Taylor Swift fans will want to tune in at 8PM ET on the dot tomorrow, Sunday, Feb. 10, for the 2013 Grammys. That's because the singer is opening the show! That's a big deal -make that huge- and the powers that be are saving the best for first, as opposed to last.

Taylor Swift Spills Her Not-So-Romantic Valentine's Day Plans

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:03:40 +0000

Taylor Swift has revealed her Valentine's Day plans… or lack thereof. The singer, who split with One Direction's Harry Styles in early January after a whirlwind courtship, isn't doing anything of the romantic sort. She will instead focus on her other loves -- her music and her friends.