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Scott Samuel Braun is born in New York City, USA. He will find success as music business entrepreneur Scooter Braun. Among other roles, Braun will become the manager of Justin Bieber, Kanye West and Ariana Grande, and owner of Taylor Swift's record label Big Machine.
Stephen Barker Liles is born in Palm Harbor, Florida, USA. He will become a founding member of the band Love And Theft, known for its 2009 debut, Runaway, and for its 2012 hit Angel Eyes. He will also provide the inspiration for the Taylor Swift song Hey Stephen (2008) on her album Fearless.
Taylor Swift's self-titled debut album is certified platinum by the R.I.A.A. in the USA.
On sales of just 72,200 copies, Taylor Swift's Fearless secures a sixth week at the top of the Billboard U.S. album charts, making it the first album to spend six weeks at number one since 50 Cent's The Massacre in 2005.
Mariah Carey and Taylor Swift are among the winners at the People's Choice Awards in The Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Taylor Swift's 12-string acoustic guitar embellished with the singer's lucky number, 13, is sold for $16,250. Swift donated the autographed guitar from her performance at the We're All For The Hall concert in Nashville in October, to raise money in a charity auction for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Nashville, Tennessee, USA. 
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On her Fearless tour, Taylor Swift plays the second of two nights at the Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado, USA.On her Fearless tour, Taylor Swift plays the first of two nights at the Staples Centre, Los Angeles, California, USA.Taylor Swift releases a new single, Back To December, on Big Machine Records in the USA.
Speak Now by Taylor Swift is the first No1 of the year in the Billboard 200 Albums Chart in the USA. It first reached No1 in Nov 2010 and will hold the top position for a further three weeks.
On her Speak Now World Tour, Taylor Swift plays at The Konig Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, Germany, Europe.Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez win ten awards between them at The Teen Choice Awards in Universal City, Los Angeles, California, USA.
While in London, England, UK, Europe, to meet with theatrical producer Cameron Mackintosh about taking a role in Les Miserables, Taylor Swift takes time out to visit the Princess Diana Memorial Fountain in Hyde Park, and also visits an antique shop and a chocolatier in Portobello Road.Taylor Swift asks to be moved to another table when she notices her ex-boyfriend John Mayer seated nearby in The Tower Bar in The Sunset Tower Hotel, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. The singing stars had a brief romance, which Swift referenced in her 2010 track Dear John, much to his annoyance.
Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran announce on Instagram that they will be releasing a duet 'soon'.
Taylor Swift releases her fourth studio album, Red, on Big Machine Records in Japan, Asia.
In the early hours of the morning, 24-year-old Jacob Kulke is arrested for trespassing at Taylor Swift's home in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. When police arrive, he tells the officers that he is the boyfriend of the homeowner. Kulke is taken to jail and held on a $10,000 bond.Taylor Swift and One Direction are among the artists performing at The NRJ Music Awards in the Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France, Europe. (2013).
Taylor Swift plays at a private party organized by the NRJ aboard a yatch on the River Seine in Paris, France, Europe.Ed Sheeran joins Taylor Swift’s Red tour, beginning with the first of two nights at The Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Sheeran will remain with the tour as Swift's support act until mid-September.
On her Red Tour, Taylor Swift plays the first of three nights at The Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, USA. Her support acts are Ed Sheeran and Florida Georgia Line.
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Robbie Williams headlines the Capital FM Summertime Ball in Wembley Stadium, London, England, UK, Europe. Also on the bill are Taylor Swift, will.i.am, The Wanted, Jessie J and Justin Timberlake.
Chasing Pavements by Adele, Love Story by Taylor Swift and Come as You Are by Nirvana are added to the catalogue of songs available as sheet music and audio download bundles for Rock And Pop exams from exam board Trinity College London, England, UK, Europe.
Fall Out Boy and Taylor Swift provide entertainment at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Lexington Avenue Armory, and at the after party at TAO Downtown in New York City, USA.
With earnings of $39,699,575.60 for the year 2013, Taylor Swift is declared the highest-earning musician of the past year in the Billboard Money Markers Annual Ranking.
The complete Top 10 listing is :1. Taylor Swift : $39,699,575.60
2. Kenny Chesney : $32,956,240.70
3. Justin Timberlake : $31,463,297.03
4. Bon Jovi : $29,436,801.04
5. The Rolling Stones : $26,225,121.71
6. Beyonce : $24,429,176.86
7. Maroon 5 : $22,284,754.07
8. Luke Bryan : $22,142,235.98
9. Pink : $20,072,072.32
10. Fleetwood Mac : $19,123,101.98
Taylor Swift attends the "Finding Neverland" Workshop Presentation At New 42 Studios in New York City, USA.Taylor Swift releases a new 'single' entitled Track 3 in Canada. The track consists of eight seconds of white noise, despite which it goes immediately to No1 in the Canadian iTunes chart.In an article in the Sunday Times of London, UK, Joni Mitchell claims that she has prevented Taylor Swift from portraying her in the upcoming movie Girls Like Us. She tells the paper, 'I squelched that! I said to the producer, 'All you've got is a girl with high cheekbones'."
The 2014 Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women Awards are held at One Mayfair in Central London, UK. Taylor Swift (who does not attend) wins as Ultimate International Music Star, Mel B is chosen as Ultimate TV Personality and McBusted earn Ultimate Men of the Year.
On her 1989 World Tour, Taylor Swift plays the second of two shows at Lanxess Arena, Cologne, Germany, Europe, supported by James Bay.On her 1989 World Tour, Taylor Swift plays the second of five nights at The Staples Centre, Los Angeles, California, USA, supported by Vance Joy and HAIM.On her 1989 World Tour, Taylor Swift plays the first of three nights at The Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA, supported by Vance Joy.On her 1989 World Tour, Taylor Swift plays the first of two nights at The Sprint Center, Kansas City, Missouri, USA, supported by Vance Joy.On her 1989 World Tour, Taylor Swift plays the first of two nights at The Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, supported by Vance Joy and Shawn Mendes.
On her 1989 World Tour, Taylor Swift plays the last of three nights at The Mercedez-Benz Arena, Shanghai, China, Asia.The People's Choice Awards 2016 are held in The Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, USA. Among the winners are Ed Sheeran as Favorite Male Artist, Taylor Swift as Favorite Female Artist, and Favorite Group is Fifth Harmony.
Taylor Swift unexpectedly turns up at the wedding of fans Max Singer and Kenya Smith, at the Brant Beach Yacht Club in Brant Beach, New Jersey, USA, where she performs a stripped down version of their favourite song, Blank Space.
The Forbes List estimates On her Reputation tour, Taylor Swift plays the second of two nights at Wembley Stadium, London, England, UK, Europe, supported by Camila Cabello and Charli XCX.
On her Reputation tour, Taylor Swift plays the first of two nights at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, supported by Camila Cabello and Charli XCX.
On her Reputation tour, Taylor Swift plays the last of three nights at The MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, supported by Camila Cabello and Charli XCX.
On her Reputation tour, Taylor Swift plays the second of two nights at The Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, supported by Camila Cabello and Charli XCX.
On her Reputation tour, Taylor Swift plays at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, supported by Camila Cabello and Charli XCX.
On her Reputation tour, Taylor Swift plays at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indanapolis, Indiana, USA, supported by Camila Cabello and Charli XCX.
On her Reputation tour, Taylor Swift plays at The Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, supported by Camila Cabello and Charli XCX.
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