How Taylor Swift became a pop icon
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If Taylor Swift hadn't become a major pop star, she says she would've had a career in marketing
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In 10 years, Taylor Swift became the pop star of a generation
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Taylor Swift: The Evolution of a Pop Icon
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Taylor Swift: Eras Tour cements star as one of the biggest in pop history
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The Linguistic Evolution of Taylor Swift - JSTOR Daily
It's official: Taylor Swift has more No. 1 albums than any woman in history
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Taylor Swift: See Transformation From Teen Country Singer To Superstar – Hollywood Life
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Taylor Swift named Time Magazine's person of the year
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Taylor Swift Is The 21st Century's Most Disorienting Pop Star : NPR
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Taylor Swift's New Era: The Pop Star Becomes A Billionaire
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Why Billionaire Taylor Swift Is One Of The World's Most Powerful Women