Taylor Swift’s road to fame, peppered with public relationships, breakup songs and Swifties support

Taylor Swift has garnered fans from all around the globe with her many hit pop songs. Her fans, the Swifties, show up in large numbers to support the star at her high-production shows.

Taylor Swift's career as a global superstar began in country music before shifting to pop. (Jason Squires/WireImage) Early songs like "Tim McGraw," "Fearless," "Love Story" and "You Belong With Me" helped Swift launch a career of international fame. (Tom Burns/Getty Images) Swift quickly began receiving accolades for her music, including Country Music Association Awards, Country Music Television Awards, American Music Awards, Grammys and Billboard Music Awards. (Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) Swift has been awarded 14 Grammy Awards, though this number will likely rise. She has won the Grammy for Album of the Year four times. (Michael Caulfield/WireImage) Swift has many famous A-lister friends in Hollywood. American singer and songwriter Selena Gomez and the mega star have been friends for many years. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartRadio / Turner) In 2018, Swift embarked on her fifth concert tour, "Reputation." The tour began in May and wrapped up in November, and it's estimated that she made at least $300 million from it. (Don Arnold/TAS18/Getty Images) The show must go on for Swift, rain or shine. Swift is known for giving performances in less than ideal conditions, including heavy rain. Some fans even find excitement in a little rain, which provides them with a unique Swift concert experience. (TAS Rights Management/Getty Images) Swift's Eras Tour was fiercely popular among Swifties. When tickets were released for sale, Swifties were met with technical issues, preventing many fans from securing their spot to see the singer. (Kevin Mazur/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management) Over time, Swift's performances have transformed from a girl with a guitar at center stage to a full-blown production featuring backup dancers, elaborate costume changes and high-tech sets. (Thomas Niedermueller/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management) Swift made headlines in the sports world when she started attending Kansas City Chiefs games in support of her boyfriend Travis Kelce. On Oct. 1, 2023, Swift brought along famous friends, including Blake Lively, Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds, to MetLife Stadium. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) Rumors of Swift's relationship with Kelce swirled after he was spotted at an Eras Tour show in Kansas City. And Swift was there to support her boyfriend when the Chiefs won the Super Bowl in 2024. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) During the Eras Tour, Swift pulled songs from all of her albums for a nearly three-hour performance. Swift was on the road touring for nearly two years for her popular tour. (Emma McIntyre/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management) Ashlyn Messier is a writer for Fox News Digital. 

The songstress was born Dec. 13, 1989, in West Reading, Pennsylvania, where she spent many of her early years on a Christmas tree farm. Swift and her family made the move to Nashville, as many music hopefuls do, to launch her career. In 2005, Swift was spotted at a showcase at the Bluebird Cafe by Scott Borchetta, who was on his way to open Big Machine Records.