

She experimented further with pop, rock, and electronic genres on her fourth studio album, Red (2012). The success of the former's singles " Love Story" and " You Belong with Me" on both country and pop radio established Swift as a leading crossover artist. She explored country pop on her second and third studio albums, Fearless (2008) and Speak Now (2010). She signed a songwriting deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing in 2004 and a recording deal with Big Machine Records in 2005, and released her eponymous debut studio album in 2006. Born in West Reading, Pennsylvania, Swift relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 14 to pursue a career in country music. Her discography spans multiple genres, and her narrative songwriting, which is often inspired by her personal life, has received widespread media coverage and critical praise. Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter.
