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10 Times Taylor Swift Defined Country

Posted on September 17, 2015

Since the release of her 2014 album 1989, Taylor Swift has taken over the pop charts – with hits like “Shake It Off,” “Blank Space” and “Bad Blood” all peaking at No.1. But prior to her pop hits, glittery tour outfits and short straight hair, Swift’s first seven years in music were all guitar in hand, cowboy boots on feet, and tight tight curls. We thought Country Music Day would be an appropriate time to take a trip down memory lane with Swift’s greatest country moments. Here we go!

10- When she sang about teardrops on her guitar:

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9- When she convinced her entire family to move to Nashville:

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8- When she sang about pick-up trucks:

 

7- When she won Best Country Album at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards

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6- When her outfit of choice to the 2006 Country Music Awards looked like this: 

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5- When she performed “Red” with Alison Krauss and Vince Gill at the 47th Annual Country Music Awards:

 

4- When she played the banjo:

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3- When she won New Female Vocalist at the Academy Country Music Awards:

 

2- When her first single was titled Tim McGraw:

 

1- When she opened the Country Music Television Awards with Shania Twain:


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