There is no doubt that Taylor Swift has been one of the most successful and influential musicians of the past decade. Taylor's hard work, intricate lyrics, and soft voice enabled her to release nine studio albums and make fans across the globe extremely happy.
What many may not know about the star is that Taylor actually used to be a Christmas tree exterminator. Today, she is a multimillionaire and if you ever wondered just how she got there, then keep on scrolling!
10 Taylor Swift Grew Up On A Christmas Tree Farm
The famous popstar grew up on a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania and her whole family was helping grow the business. Since Taylor was too young to cut down trees herself, her father appointed her as the Christmas tree exterminator. This meant that young Taylor was in charge of pick off the praying mantis pods so they wouldn’t hatch once people set up the trees at home.
9 Taylor's Parents Supported Her Dreams From An Early Age
Taylor Swift's parents Scott and Andrea were always very supportive of her dreams to become a musician. Here's what the singer's former manager Rick Barker revealed about them:
"The parents already had her MySpace and her website up and running. The mom and dad both have great marketing minds. I don’t want to say fake it until you make it, but when you looked at her stuff, it was very professional even before she got her deal."
8 As A Teen The Singer Became A Huge Country Star
While Taylor is an international popstar today, at the beginning her focus was country music. In 2006 the at-the-time 17-year-old released her self-titled debut studio album and with songs like "Tim McGraw," "Teardrops On My Guitar," and "Our Song" she quickly became a country music sensation. Ever since then her fan base was only expanding.
7 Taylor Slowly Made The Shift Into Pop Music
In 2010 Taylor Swift released her third studio album Speak Now which combined country and pop elements. Songs like "Mine" and "Back to December" became huge hits and it was evident that the singer can take over the pop industry as well. At the time she was 21 years old.
6 And With Her Album '1989' She Established Herself As A Pop Princess
In 2012 the singer released her fourth studio album Red which proved she has a future in pop. In 2014 the singer released the album 1989 which featured her hits "Shake It Off", "Blank Space", and "Bad Blood". Needless to say that it was a huge success and with that Taylor became more than just a country star. Her next studio albums Reputation and Lover were also praised by fans and critics.
5 Lately, Taylor Has Been Exploring The World Of Indie Folk And Alternative Roc
In 2020 Taylor Swift surprised her fans not with one — but two studio albums. In July she released Folklore and in December she released Evermore.
It's safe to say that the singer spent the coronavirus pandemic in a very productive way and she also made her fans much happier!
4 Taylor Has Had Seven U.S Number One Hits
While plenty of famous songs climb high up the charts, not many actually end up reaching spot number one. So far, Taylor Swift has had an impressive seven U.S number one hits — "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together", "Shake It Off", "Blank Space", "Bad Blood", "Look What You Made Me Do", "Cardigan", and "Willow". Considering that the singer is only in her early thirties this number is bound to grow in the future.
3 The Singer Also Did A Couple Of Acting Gigs
While Taylor Swift is first and foremost a musician, over the years she did dabble into acting here and there. Some of her most well-known roles include appearances in movies like Hannah Montana: The Movie, Valentine's Day, The Lorax, The Giver, and Cats. While she surely enjoyed exploring the acting industry, Taylor doesn't seem too keen on a career in Hollywood.
2 Taylor Released A Documentary And Multiple Concert Movies
In 2020 the singer's documentary Miss Americana premiered on Netflix and fans got a first-hand glimpse into what Taylor Swift's life looked like through the course of the last couple of years of her career. Besides this, Taylor also released four concert movies — Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour Live, Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour, Taylor Swift: City of Lover Concert, and Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions.
1 Lastly, Taylor Swift Currently Has An Impressive $400 Million Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, the famous singer is currently estimated to have an impressive net worth of $400 million. Taylor worked hard her whole life to pursue her dream of becoming a musician and today she's considered one of the most talented artists of her generation. There is absolutely no doubt that Taylor came a long way from the Christmas tree farm she grew up on.