Taylor Swift is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actress. She was born in Pennsylvania and grew up on a Christmas tree farm. She began writing songs and playing guitar at a young age. At age 14, she moved with her family to Nashville to further pursue her music career. Some of her most popular songs include "Love Story," "You Belong With Me," and "Shake It Off." She has won numerous awards for her music and is known for writing songs about her personal life experiences.