Thirty-six years ago, on December 13, 1989, Andrea Swift gave birth to a girl who would become one of the world’s most celebrated songwriters: Taylor Swift . As big an act as she is today, Swift was just an aspiring singer-songwriter decades ago who dreamed of making it big in the music scene, armed with nothing but her guitar, her exceptional songwriting skills, and a determination far beyond her years. Little did she know, her songs would soon be sung across the globe, resonating with listeners of every age and background. She is, in fact, the music industry at this point. With 14 GRAMMY wins under her belt across 12 successful studio albums (plus several re-recorded releases created during her fight to reclaim ownership of her masters), she has more than earned that status. Yet,

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