39,522 seats at the world Famous Madison Square Garden arena sold in 60seconds. The only singer ever to do this is the biggest selling digital artist of all time…Taylor Swift. The reason she was the only artist EVER in the history of singers to do this was because of the lessons her songs teach people and how we can relate to them, how much she gives back to the world and people in need and that she is an amazing role model.
Taylor Swift is one special person. At the age of 22 she has set records no other artists have ever come close to. One reason she is loved by so many is because of the lessons her songs teach others and how we can relate to them. Its is easy to understand that not everyone likes country music, but Taylor Swift has more to her music then just the country style. She has a way of making her music easy to listen to and easy to relate to. For example, one of her most famous songs “Fearless” can be related to a lot of the people my age. The way she says “And I don’t know how it gets better than this, you take my hand and drag me head first Fearless. And I don’t know why, but with you I’d dance in a storm in my best dress Fearless,” When first hearing this song most people would think that it’s just a song about her and a boy, but to Taylor it is much more than that. “To me, Fearless is not the absence of fear. It’s not being completely unafraid. To me, Fearless is having fears. Fearless is having doubts. Lots of them. To me, Fearless is living in spite of those things that scare you to death.” This quote shows us that her songs really deepen the meaning of her music. She takes her understanding of something and puts it into lyrics that can inspire her audience. Each and every song Taylor Swift has written has something we all can relate to or will relate to in the future.
Another reason Taylor Swift has 9,751,144 twitter followers 26,956,636 Facebook likes and many more that don’t have internet is because of how much she gives back to people in need and the world. In 2011 Taylor Swift made 45Million dollars. Taylor gives back to charities and supports groups and people in need. For example a few donations she has made is $100,000 to the Red Cross to help the victims of the lowa flood, $750,000 to the victims of the tornadoes, $500,000 to another flood relief fund plus she holds hundreds of concerts to raise funds for charities such as Children In Need, UNICEF, Shoe Revolt, Feeding America, Music For Relief, Heroes In Heels and so much more. Taylor Swift is always giving back and supporting people in need which makes her a very popular person and it also shows her humanity.Another way Taylor gives back is by going above and beyond. No matter what the case is, she goes further than people expect her too. For example, the 13 hour meet and greet. not only the fact that she would take 13 hours out of her life for the fans but she extended it to 14 and 1/2 hours. She does things that other celebrities would never do in their lifetime.
Taylor Swift is also one of the most popular role models in the world. Her songs send good positive messages to kids/teens to get through hard times. She always dresses with elegance and hasn’t changed her image or looks since becoming famous. Taylor Swift spoke to ‘Live! With Kelly’ about what it means to her being a role model. She said that “ celebrities need to face up to the fact that they are role models, whether they like it or not. If you are choosing to put music out there in the public, you have to be conscious of the fact that you are a part of raising the next generation and you do have an impact on that” This is a perfect example of why she is a role model, her abilty to set good examples is incredible and she shows us we can still be ourselves and succeed in life.
As a conclusion Taylor Alison Swift has meaningful lyrics that teach life lessons. One day you will experience going through something that nobody can help you through, Taylor Swift has songs that are exactly what you are going through. Taylor writes songs from the heart, and it really comes through in many of them. Taylor also demonstrates her kindness by giving back to people in need, this brings through the fact that she is a role model and sets examples we all should follow. You ask what’s so special about her. You think she’s just another singer that sings about break-ups? Well to me she’s not, to me she’s someone strong-minded and tough, she gets through situations and wants to help others that are going through the same thing to rise above it. Taylor inspires people with her personality, creativity and charm. She will always be number one to me.
-Ashley Stuart
