Ok, before you jump down my throat, search for my coordinates on Google maps and hunt me down in my sleep, please hear me out.
First of all, I like Taylor Swift. I like that she’s sweet and wholesome, I like that she writes her own music, I like that they play her music all the time on the radio so I can turn it up loud when I’m driving and sing at the top of my lungs. I think she’s got awesome hair and love that she doesn’t let her 5′11 frame bother her.
I really do like her.
But all that being said, I also think the Taylor-mania is getting a little out of control. When she beat out Beyonce at the now infamous VMAs this past September, I agreed with what Kanye said. (And that made me rather unpopular, to say the least.) Sure, Taylor’s song was catchy and the video was cute, but it was not better than Beyonce’s jaw-dropping choreography for “All The Single Ladies.” The lyrics weren’t anything new or brilliant, the tune wasn’t anything we hadn’t heard before (assuming anyone ever listened to country music before…) and while the song was good, it was by no means the best.
And it was at that moment – when Kanye acted a fool – that people started looking at Taylor in a new way, putting her up on some pedestal that she never really deserved to be on.
Just last week Taylor beat out Martina McBride and Reba McEntire to take home the award for Entertainer of the Year at the CMAs. Then at last night’s AMAs, she took home 5 awards, even beating out Lady Gaga, KOL an MICHAEL FREAKING JACKSON for Artist of the Year.
Now, I get the love for T-Swift, but really?
Better than Michael?
This is a little much.
Taylor Swift has done a lot to bring country to the forefront of the music scene and she knows how to write a good sing-along jam (I can’t help but belt out some Love Story at the bar), but she is not the artist everyone is touting her to be. Her voice isn’t strong like Celine, she doesn’t dance like Beyonce and she’s not really pushing any envelopes like Gaga.
So what is all the fuss about? What is it about Taylor that is so effing great?!
I’m sorry, but she’s is just another run of the mill sugar coated pop star with a great PR team around her making us all believe she’s something that she’s not. And when she looks at those 10 new statues she’s taken home in the past 3 months alone, she better be giving thanks to the one and only Kanye West.
Homeboy handed her career to her on a Hennessy-soaked silver platter.
Britt says:
Mon, 23rd Nov 20095:11 pm
I could not agree more!! Taylor Swift is SO overrated!
Lisa says:
Mon, 23rd Nov 20095:18 pm
I don’t think she’s overrated, I’m not going to fight on that the only problem i have is that you were all amazed that she beat michael jackson. I’m sorry, but the dude’s dead. Move on, sure give him a lifetime achievement award or something, but seriously. Also, as for beating reba, etc in entertainer of the year, she’s been more entertaining. If you’d gone to her tour that would make more sense. (that’s not meant to sound mean) But yeah. While yes, she’s been hugely glamourized by the media, I think she deserves attention and the media is just being stupid. Don’t hate on Taylor.
Amanda says:
Mon, 23rd Nov 20095:20 pm
THANK YOU!
Kelly says:
Mon, 23rd Nov 20095:45 pm
You’re my hero. I don’t get what all the fuss is about her, it’s not like her songs aren’t something we haven’t heard a million times before.
NG says:
Mon, 23rd Nov 20095:55 pm
Um, I’m sorry but Beyonce’s voice sounds like nails on a chalkboard, her songs may be catchy and you can sing along to them but her voice is absolutely HORRENDOUS. At least Taylor can SING. She also writes her own music, from her heart….”All the Single Ladies” is the single most annoying song of 2009……yes, it even beats out that LOL Smileyface or whatever song…..it was written to make people shake their asses……as proven by all the idiots who felt the need to tape themselves jiggling all over their rooms and post it on YouTube. No you’re child is NOT cute mumbling “single ladies…ring on it” over and over …they just look like a giant dumbasses and they’re probably going to want to murder you when they’re in their teens for posting that shit for the world to see.
Do I think Taylor’s song was the BEST of ‘09….no……but neither was Beyonce’s. Stop putting either of them on a pedestal. PLEASE.
Kelsi says:
Mon, 23rd Nov 20096:00 pm
the only reason MJ won all those awards is because he died. Good artist and all but he didn’t even bring out any music this year. So screw the pity/grief party and props to T-Swift.
Brianna says:
Mon, 23rd Nov 20096:11 pm
Trust me, you’re definitely not the only one. I like her too, but this is getting out of hand. I think Kanye helped fuel this whole thing when he stole her moment.
Vicki says:
Mon, 23rd Nov 20096:28 pm
I totally agree with Kelsei. Michael Jackson has not put any new material out in the past several years, and he was only nominated because the world suddenly came to an end when he died. I also have to agree that Beyonce is way over-hyped. I don’t care for her voice all that much, and don’t really see what was so great about “Single Ladies”.
With Taylor, I think that it’s great to see a young woman such as her who can be so successful and still maintain such a clean image, providing young girls with an actual role model. She may not have the most innovative and fresh songs out there, but she has a really good voice, and does a good job of bridging both country and popular music.
MC says:
Mon, 23rd Nov 20097:35 pm
like others have said..if Michael had not died no one (including this blogger) would have even remembered he used to be great this year, and he would not have been up for 5 awards based on stuff he did 20 years ago. Sure he was great but he should have won some sort of lifetime achievement award, not artist of the year. That hype was just the media and people that had forgotten him and believed him to be some weird, screwed up man abnormally fascinated with children and childhood. Taylor worked her ass off for everything she got this year, and she earned it all on her own, before Kanye and after Kanye. Kanye should be thanking her for keeping his name out there. He wasn’t buzzed about before the VMAs and his action was a bigger offense than just a momentary taking of her spotlight. His action brought about all these ill-founded blogs like this one that try to take away Taylor Swift’s accomplishments and hand them to Kanye for an act of boorishness. Your whole premise is no different than what Kanye did at the VMAs, you want to take away all that Taylor has done and credit it to other artists and their PR teams.
Your logic is flawed and your knowledge of the events and the accomplishments of all the parties is incomplete.
Kelly - Simmons College says:
Mon, 23rd Nov 20097:43 pm
I agree. I love Taylor, she’s cute and fun and talented for her age, but she is no artist of the year. Give her a few years to grow as an artist and develop her talent and she may be worthy of the pedestal she’s on now, but I think all the attention is a little premature. Right now she’s a young girl writing cute songs about high school.
Mel says:
Mon, 23rd Nov 20097:48 pm
I’ve only got two things to say:
1.) Taylor Swift is freaking adorable and I have to say that I love her for the same reasons Lauren-the-blogger-from-University-of-Michigan does.
2.) And Lauren is also right that her video is not better than Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” (though at the time, I was SO sick of seeing that music video that I thought Taylor rightfully won). But the only thing that was terrible about the VMA bit was the fact that Kanye got his stupid butt on stage and decided to be so ridiculously rude. I mean… if someone walked up on the stage while he was accepting an award, he would have flipped a shit. It comes back to my constant question of “What happened to treat others as you would like to be treated?” And I’m going to end my rant before it begins.
Otherwise, everyone else said what I wanted to about the Michael Jackson bit. It would have been more appropriate if they had some sort of “Legends of Music” acknowledgement or something, for all of the dead folks out there–because let’s face it: it happens every time someone famous dies, especially if they had a project in the works. But it’s also like a double-edged sword–people will either win something and everyone will think they didn’t deserve it because they’re dead or they’ll lose something and everyone will think that the winner didn’t deserve it and it should have gone to the dead person. But hey, what can you do?
dora says:
Mon, 23rd Nov 20099:08 pm
totally agree 100%.
I think she’s ridiculously overrated. She’s totally awesome for all the reasons you said, but really… her musical talents can not beat out some of the top divas we’ve known for years. and I know everyone thinks people are making a big fuss about MJ because he’s dead, but he’s truly an amazing artist! His music simply got rediscovered after his death. There’s no way Taylor Swift’s music is like that. All her sounds have the same tune and same thing about a girl, about a boy. Honestly, this craze is ridiculous and out of control!
Natalie says:
Mon, 23rd Nov 200911:04 pm
I can’t say how much I agree with you. I am so tired with arguing with my family and friends about this – no one seems to get my point. Taylor is okay, but she’s nothing great to rave about.
Casey says:
Mon, 23rd Nov 200911:33 pm
Ok, first of all, Beyonce DID win best choreography AND best video, did everyone just forget that? Why should she win two awards for the same thing? Besides, I certainly don’t think she had best video, her video was JUST DANCING! that’s not a music video. Taylor’s was an actual video, with a plot, and a story, not just some lame dance routine that you could see at one of her concerts.
Second, Reba McEntire and Martina McBride, Really!? Taylor Swift is a newer fresher face that reaches a MUCH larger audience than either of those two artists, probably combined. While they appeal to Country music lovers, not too many other people like them, Taylor fits into the country AND pop category making her a better entertainer.
Lastly, I agree with what everyone else said about Michael Jackson. He deserved an honorary award, but considering he didn’t put out any new music this year, and his old songs were only top of the charts again because HE DIED this year, he definitely didn’t deserve entertainer of the year, or any other award that would have taken away from someone who actually did really great things THIS year.
Taylor may be young, and new to the biz, but her music is actually good, and she’s a talented WRITER as well as a talented singer, and considering most artists these days don’t write their own music that’s all the more reason she deserves to be commended for what she does.
Dia says:
Mon, 23rd Nov 200911:48 pm
one or two of her song is bearable.. but they play her so much o the radio its over bearing(i mean how many songs can you write about boys and love?), she played the victim well at the VMAs even though Kanye has done that not once but TWICE before. and shes only winning these awards because the fans are calling in droves. and just becasue Michael died doesn’t mean he should have won he hasn’t had a song out in years. shes 19 almost twenty she needs to grow up and defend herself
JMB says:
Mon, 23rd Nov 200911:50 pm
I agree – I am a country music fan – and Taylor is far from a GREAT country singer in my world… Take away the music and her voice is HORRIBLE to say the least!
My wish is she goes to the pop world and stays there – she won’t be there long… she will deflate soon – her PR people did their job – but they need a voice much better to work with!!!
Again – she has a HORRIBLE voice – when will the screaming little girls – stop screaming long enough to listen and say enough is enough….
Anna says:
Tue, 24th Nov 200912:00 am
I agree, Taylor Swift didn’t deserve ALL of those awards but neither did Michael Jackson. Yes, he’s the king of pop but he won them POSTHUMOUSLY. It’s not like she beat him while he was alive and putting out music. Props to Mel and Vicki for pointing that out.
lilmisschatty says:
Tue, 24th Nov 200912:41 am
I agree! Her vocals are mediocre, and though I am impressed that someone so young has written and composed her own stuff it’s not like she wrote anything earth-shattering. Her songs are about high school crushes, first broken hearts, and other things that I’d rather not relive about high school! I don’t disagree that she puts on a good show with all of the costumes and special effects and theatrics, but she definitely isn’t the next Martina or Reba or LeAnn. I’m ready for her to trip and fall off of the pedestal that everyone else has put her on!
Katie says:
Tue, 24th Nov 20091:12 am
Taylor Swift teaches young girls to stalk boys
Erika says:
Tue, 24th Nov 20091:23 am
Overrated is a bit harsh. She doesn’t sing like Carrie Underwood & she doesn’t dance like Beyonce, but she has achieved an incredible amount for such a new artist. She’s 19 & as for winning Entertainer of the Year, she was, she’s the most talked about in a good way, & sold a record breaking amount of music. Lady Gaga’s different & awesome but she’s in no way relatable with her fire blowing-diamond bras & bearskin capes, whereas Taylor Swift’s a real life role model that hasn’t gone off the deep end yet ( e.g Lindsey Lohan, Miley Cyrus etc.. ).
As for MJ, ya he was talented & defined a generation, he’s a legend bla bla, but he also died.. Let him go,he has enough awards.
Taylor Swift wins awards because she puts out music that everyone can listen & relate to from kids to adults that she actually writes. While I think it may be blown out of proportion, her non-party-girl reputation sets a good example for her younger fans.
So I do think that out of all the “run of the mill sugar coated pop star”s, she’s the ONLY one I would want & respect for getting this many awards.
MC says:
Tue, 24th Nov 20093:32 am
wow such a lot of hate for a girl that has worked her ass off for years to get to where she is, and did it without the benefit of a multibillion dollar company like American Idol or Disney behind her. That’s the problem with the world today, people want to tear down those who work hard and achieve something and are rewarded for it, and want to take away their well-deserved rewards and recognition and give it to others. I’m ashamed of the human race sometimes.
I love Taylor’s voice, it is perfect in it’s imperfectness and expresses her songs and feelings and emotions that people of all ages, races and sexes can relate to, and does it better than any formulaic diva with interchangeable power voices.
kk says:
Tue, 24th Nov 20098:55 am
michael wouldn’t be all the rage if he hadnt died and she wouldn’t be all the rage if she wasn’t humiliated at the vmas, nuff said
Stevenson214 says:
Tue, 24th Nov 20099:06 am
Just had to say Taylor Swift doesn’t molest children. That may have had something to do with it? Maybe?
J.S says:
Tue, 24th Nov 20091:00 pm
As far as I`m concerned, she won the award for the best video, not for the best song. And the video was way better than Beyonce`s (I mean, the dance might be awesome for some of you, but there are just some repeated moves all over the song).
With the rest, you`re totally right. My ears hurt when I hear her singing live…but I like some of her songs.
T says:
Tue, 24th Nov 20091:20 pm
Taylor Swift is soooooooooo overrated. Yes…she is in my ipod but she is nothing that I havent seen or heard and subsequently been annoyed by 308570293 billion times before. I kind of wish the hype around her would die down. She will really have to prove herself with her next album. Good luck living up to all the hype Taylor.
oobunillaoo says:
Tue, 24th Nov 20092:14 pm
casey’s post was spot on.
Sascha says:
Tue, 24th Nov 20092:42 pm
Very impressive! Very well put. You should write for a magazine. I love this post!
Alice says:
Tue, 24th Nov 20092:44 pm
5′11″?!?!
Holy crap!! No wonder she was taller than Kanye on stage.
Anyways I agree completely with Kelly. All the attention and accolades are premature and mostly based on her popularity rather than actual, inspiring talent.
I love Taylor Swift too, and her songs are enormously catchy but I feel that themes are so repetitive in her songs. Boys and love and love and boys. Yes and her voice is consistent, but only okay at best but mediocre compared to some singers out there. But you may not notice because her songs are suited to her voice.
And I feel that the only reason Swift won her VMA award is because it would be repetitive for Beyonce to win that and Best Video. It seems mostly that her video treats film as a medium for translating the song into visuals as opposed to an art form in itself.
AshleyB says:
Tue, 24th Nov 20093:13 pm
I like Taylor swift she has catchy songs, cute lyrics clearly nothing too profound, shes not the most beautiful artist of all time and she’s got a good voice but nothing to freak out about. She’s entertainer of the year because she sold more records then anyone thsi year with #1 songs this year she came in second to the beatles. She’s entertainer of the year not because she’s the greatest artist of all time but because she is EVERYWHERE. shes at her peak so who cares is she won 5 awards she’s the most popular singer right now.
And as for michael jackson even being nominated for the AMA’s which I think its bullS(*&. Yes i love michael jackson i listened to him growing up and his death was a tragedy but he’s dead like many other great artists before him. it would have been nice to honor him in some way but entering him in categories with songs that were popular 20 years ago is a little ridiculous. He shouldn’t even be put int he same category as today’s artists he has already had his time and im sure he picked up a few AMA awards back in his prime too.
hp says:
Tue, 24th Nov 20093:15 pm
first off, i’m not into country but i have to give it to taylor swift. but i will agree. it’s going a tad bit too much. winning over beyonce i can go with. only b/c the only thing i saw in beyonce’s video was girls dancing around w/ no background to a song that repeats the chorus entirely too many times [but i do like beyonce]. now winning over michael jackson, so wrong. yes, if he hadn’t died he wouldn’t have been up there. but that’s how the AMAs work. based on sales, etc. that’s a jaw-dropper right there. but props to taylor swift for being as young as she is and doing as well as she is doing. if she goes down from here, not saying she will, at least she can say she got this far =]
dane says:
Tue, 24th Nov 20096:01 pm
I dont agree with you.. every great artist have their own moments.. and this is taylor swift’s moment .. this is taylor swift’s year.. she has accomplaished a lot this year..There are so many new singers evolving every year trying to make it big in the music industry and only a few will standout.. you know what makes them standout.. because they are different… there can never be another MJ, there can never be another Celine dion..and we dont want another clone of Tina Turner.. Every great artists have their own style of singing and performing… that’s what make them special and that’s what make them a favourite among their fans..
taylor swift is like a breath of fresh air in the music industry… her music is awesome and i really like listening to her voice..True..it’s not a strong vocal.. not like Celine dion’s or Reba’s who are well-known for their vocal prowess…but it’s sweet and melodic…and as i said before we dont want another Celine..we want someone different. Her voice goes really well with her kind of music..and that’s why she has these hit songs and that’s why her album is the bestselling album of the year
MJ had his moment and should be given a lifetime achievement award or something but here is the fact he had not been releasing new materials these past few years and as i read on the articles these past few years some people ..even some of the fans and the music industry had turn their backs on him at time when he really needed the support.Michael is a legend and shall be missed.
anyway.. Congrats to Taylor..she deserves the awards.. wish her all the best in her future albums..
A says:
Tue, 24th Nov 20097:23 pm
I like Taylor swift, but I totally agree.
Honestly maybe she’s just the right blend of cute, but not super talented to win all the awards she’s won. She appeals to masses of people both in country and pop, and that’s probably why she’s so popular and thus why she won. (with a little help from Kanye, no offense, but I don’t watch the award shows. I wouldn’t have even heard that she had won if it wasn’t for Kanye) She walks the line between the 2 genres just right and gathers enough fans from both.
As for writing her own songs, I really wish she would develop them more. I’m not saying that they’re bad, but they just feel a little immature. I am really excited to see what she come out with as she grows older. I think she has a lot of potential, but I don’t think she’s the artist of the year material.
Aik0 says:
Tue, 24th Nov 200910:45 pm
Tay-Swift’s music isn’t good. All her songs sound the same and say the same things over and over again. the melodies are simple and boring. Sure, her voice is sweet. She’s young. People like her because they hear her so often. Media has given her a halo so people think of her as “the GOOD Disney girl” but if she had started out virtually unknown as an “iTunes Single of the Week” I doubt she would have as many fans. People would not jump onto the bandwagon so quickly.
Sorry to diappoint the fans out there. She’s not good.
Jessica Keys says:
Wed, 25th Nov 200912:51 am
Taylor Swift is regular. I mean her voice , her songs, and her looks are just regular. Definitely overrated . And she shouldn’t have won the best artist of the year award at the AMA. Does anybody listen to real music anymore instead of this pop-teenage-shity-ass music. It’s getting really annoying.
mary says:
Wed, 25th Nov 20092:17 am
you have the same opinion on this as do i. i’ve told this to my friends again and again but they’re all under the spell.
FADZ says:
Wed, 25th Nov 20095:53 am
I say,”Best Starpulse Gallery EVER!”
C Gosnell says:
Wed, 25th Nov 20097:58 am
I so agree about Taylor Swift being over rated. I couldn’t believe she beat out Reba & McBride. To me she is so flat tuned. I believe what’s selling Taylor is she’s young. To me her personality is just so phoney. I hope she moves aside soon. so people will let the real talent shine!
Roberto says:
Wed, 25th Nov 20098:22 am
you are all of most ignorant girls on earth if you think Taylor Swift is an amazing songwriter… PShh please
Erich says:
Wed, 25th Nov 20091:20 pm
Actually Taylor is a very talented artist. If you dont think so, then why not ask Def Leppard why they let her do a concert with them, her singing thier songs.
I think all the hate is that she’s this goody to shoes girl.
Casey says:
Wed, 25th Nov 20092:34 pm
You know, all the comments on here saying Taylor Swift isn’t good, and that she can’t sing, and blah blah blah, well hate to break it to you, but OBVIOUSLY you guys are the minority. She’s winning all of these awards based on POPULAR VOTE and RECORD SALES. That means more people like Taylor than anyone else in the running, and that is a FACT that you can not argue, so get over it.
Most of you also said you listen to her music. Well that means YOU’RE HELPING HER WIN HER AWARDS! Did any of you who are complaining about her winning actually vote for anyone? If not, then you have no right to complain.
You might not like her, but the majority of the population does.
Jessica says:
Wed, 25th Nov 200910:10 pm
FINALLY, someone who sees it how i do.
i mean, let’s face it, haven’t you guys heard her live? she sucks.
TROBS says:
Thu, 26th Nov 20092:25 am
I actually hate you for writing this article. I have been a dedicated taylor swift fan for years, she’s been at this for well over 4 years now. All kanye west did was make dumbasses like you notice her and then want to attribute her fame to his outburst. Um, she sold 10 MILLIONS albums this year. well before kanye. She is not run OF the freaking mill. The girl is talented vocally, lyrically, and has a radiating charisma and just plain kindness that will get her through life unscathed. I wish her nothing but the best. Her fame won’t be short lived, so get over it.
10 million BEFORE KANYE, so get your facts right. kanye did not do shit, besides ruin his own career.
F says:
Thu, 26th Nov 20092:26 am
Do you really want people to find out where you live? stop talking smack about taylor swift.
Casey says:
Thu, 26th Nov 200910:37 am
I completley agree. Shes overrated and personally I think she’s annoying. She’s so been done before, plain and regular. Ugh please let this swift phase be over with already.
Roberto says:
Thu, 26th Nov 20093:03 pm
If by the majority of the population you mean girls from the age of 10-22 then I suppose you have a point.
Vesta says:
Thu, 26th Nov 20094:40 pm
Most artists these days especially the pop younguns. Have you seen gaga live? She’s off a lot of the time. They just don’t have the experience yet— too hyped up at being some legendary star when they haven’t even been in the business that long.
Taylor swift isn’t a bad singer, she just exploded too quickly. How long of a career can they have peaking imediately on the scene? We’ll find out.
Vesta says:
Thu, 26th Nov 20094:42 pm
*most artists are bad live these days. That’s what I get for typing on my iPhone!
Jenna R. says:
Fri, 27th Nov 20094:56 am
NG: Your comment is the most ignorant comment I have ever read. Beyonce actually has a voice, Taylor’s the one that can’t sing worth a damn and EVERYBODY knows it, but God forbid anybody actually SAY anything becuse we might hurt the “kid’s” feelings. She’s almost 20 years old and she’s still singing about high school boyfriends and playing on that role, it’s ridiculous!
Seriously, Taylor Swift is the biggest joke in country music right now….first of all she’s NOT EVEN COUNTRY! She’s only popular for three reasons: #1, Because she remixes her songs so they can be played on pop and hip hop stations and she gains a more mainstream fanbase, #2 Because little tweeny/teeny fangirls can relate to her lyrics, and #3 Because of the whole Kanye thing. THAT’S IT! Her songwriting skills are EXTREMELY overrated: Alan JAckson, Brad Paisley, and Miranda Lambert all write their own songs too and they don’t get HALF the praise for it, and they’re lyrics are 10x better.
Her vocals are just pathetic. She couldn’t sing her way out of a paper bag….she is the most overrated singer I have ever seen. She’s either singing flat or off key, and she clearly doesn’t know HOW to sing (she pushes her voice out the wrong way, she sounds very nasaly and weak). And yet EVERYBODY buys into this bullsh*t because she’s “nice and sweet”. Fame has gone to that girl’s head and if you can’t see it’s because you don’t want to see it. Over the past 3 years she has become extremely full of herself because she’s so used to hearing how “good” she is.
IT’S BULL. She can’t sing, her lyrics are unimpressive, and yet you all praise her….get your hearing checked and wake up people, take notice to some REAL talent. Taylor Swift is nothing but an overrated poser that is the current “it girl” among the teens and tweens, just like the Jonas Brothers once were (where are they anyway?). In 3 years you won’t be hearing about her anymore, she does not have the vocals to survive in Nashville.
Ayana says:
Fri, 27th Nov 20096:38 pm
Yes she wom Entertainer of the year at the CMA but reba and martina have got plenty od dues. Yes she beat out Beyonce but Beyonce later won at the end of the show. And are you really mad she beat out Michael cause If I remembr correctly Michael won 4 out of 5 awards at the AMA so why all the hate. I mean dont get me wrong I love your articles but your examples are TERRIBLE.
Sam says:
Fri, 27th Nov 200911:06 pm
i’m starting to think one of her PR people bribed Kanye to do that.
And i’m not crazy about Beyonce but whenever i’m working out and single ladies comes on my ipod it pumps me up so much that i can stay on the machine for another 10 minutes, thank god for that song!
And no one will EVER beat out MJ, NO ONE!!! i could care less if the man’s dead, he IS the king of pop! LOL
Gina says:
Sun, 29th Nov 20091:01 pm
No kidding! Taylor Swift is one of the worst singers I have ever sing, and her stupid cliche lyrics are not country. She gets all this praise for writing her own songs, but she has yet to write a TRUE country song, and any real country fan knows what a true one is. (And no, it’s not writing about Drew or a Love Story) Thankfully her fan base consists of tween and teen girls….the phase will be over in 2-3 years. You can only shove someone down peoples throats for so long before a person throws up.
Chloe says:
Sun, 29th Nov 20094:42 pm
This article is SO TRUE!
b says:
Sun, 29th Nov 20098:06 pm
Gina… how do you “sing” somebody? And anyway, “teardrops on my guitar” is most definitely country.
Like another commenter said, she’s been around way longer than most of you non-country listeners know… several years, in fact. She has been number 1 on both country and pop charts WAY before “kanye-gate.”
mollination says:
Mon, 30th Nov 200910:01 pm
I knew this was coming.
Someone needs to coin a term for this: when people like to be the first to naysay against something gaining in popularity.
justme says:
Tue, 1st Dec 200912:34 am
I just actually heard from an insider that Taylor Swift does not really write her own songs…it’s a hush hush.. she was born into rich parents and they pay some people to write her songs.. she just gives a theme or an idea and the songwriters wrote them..
i liked her but her live performances are not that impressive if you watched the VMA ad with her singing, it was so flat… i don’t know if i was the only person to notice…especially the ending part of the song…
This insider also added that it’s so sad nowadays because artists become recognized because of how they dress, behave, how they look like and how rich they are. Not necessarily because of talent think about a lot of artists who are as good or are even better than the popular singers nowadays…they can’t even have a break because they have no connections. I actually try to watch local NJ and NY talents perform and oh boy a lot of them are really good.
justme says:
Tue, 1st Dec 200912:41 am
oh and i wanna add something.. I think her appearance helped her a lot too.. i mean she is tall, blonde and pretty. If she is not pretty, do you think she will be as popular now? I don’t think so…
Taylor Swift fans … I cannot believe how deaf you can be.. oh my gosh she is usually off key when she performs live.. even on TV!
Kim - Stanford says:
Tue, 1st Dec 20092:21 am
i just loveeeeeeeeee me some tayswift.
Andrea says:
Tue, 1st Dec 20097:05 pm
I FREAKIN’ AGREE! She won over MICHAEL JACKSON, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, REBA MCENTIRE, LADY GAGA, BEYONCE ???
OMFG!!! What was that about? Winning awards she doesn’t deserve… GRRRRRRRRRR!
tyler says:
Tue, 1st Dec 20099:35 pm
this post is win
Susan Mueni says:
Thu, 3rd Dec 20097:28 am
Been wondering the same thing myself, I mean, its not like she’s so amazing or has more than four hit songs or anything (personally, I only know 1). But, judging by the number of times she has flashed the satanic hook ‘em hand sign, I bet she sold her soul to the devil that’s why all the music awards are exaggerating in their nominations of her….
X says:
Thu, 3rd Dec 20097:34 pm
I totally agree with what you said…i’ve been saying the same damn thing since the wannabe-country but actually-pop-tart began her climb to the top of the pile o’ sh*t. When her music comes on I immediately change the station. Taylor Sh*t is a fad and you know what that means? Fads fade. Look at LeAnn Rimes FFS! And look up Taylor Swift sucks on youtube…she gives the most horrible live performances I have ever seen! She only wins because Kanye hurt her wittle feelings (sniff, sniff.) Gaga and Beyonce are performers with real talent… Taylor Sh*t, is basically a watered-down soft version of Avril Lavigne! You belong with me is the corny, pop-infested ‘good girl’ version of Girlfriend! She even copied the video by playing both girls! F*CK!
laurie says:
Thu, 3rd Dec 20099:49 pm
i don’t mind taylor swift so much, since i tend not to listen to the radio that often. but um…about beyonce’s “jaw-dropping choreography…” it’s not hers. it’s bob fosse’s. all she did was put on a robot hand and ghetto it up. look it up on youtube; i think it’s called “mexican breakfast.”
she’s just the ghetto christina.
Lily says:
Fri, 4th Dec 20098:11 am
I’m probably in the growing number of people who fully agree with you. Her voice is mediocre, and her songs may be catchy yet also somewhat juvenile, considering that she’s practically in her 20’s and doesn’t seem to be letting go of the prom dresses and high school boy crises anytime soon. Taylor Swift has become just that: Taylor Swift, another full name, another over-marketed, overexposed celebrity figure and “it” person of the moment. Personally, I don’t care how sweet or unassuming she seems, as it’s obviously just a part of her well crafted image. I don’t see her as having staying power and becoming a great or classic ever, though.
sauer kraut says:
Fri, 4th Dec 20099:55 pm
Not only is Beyonce over-rated, her voice is muy irritating. Kanye isn’t worth mentioning. He’s got less value than a broken screw driver.
MissTJade says:
Sat, 5th Dec 20099:40 pm
First things first – there are plenty of artists – PLENTY of them – that don’t write, can’t really sing, can’t dance, can’t do much of anything “really”. But they still win things for other reasons, whether that’s popularity, their PR, etc.
Second, does anyone at least want to give credit for the fact that society reacted correctly to what Kanye did? Whether or not what he said was true or you agree with it, Taylor deserved at least to a point to get her confidence back. I mean, an established artist who many people already look up to INTERRUPTED her during an AWARD speech. Whether that award was for best hair or best video, it doesn’t matter.
From Taylor’s perspective, getting these awards for the first time is a big deal. Yes, she has a lot of fans but she obviously feels personally that she has a lot to prove. And so she needed her confidence to be boosted just a little bit when someone people already listen to comes up and basically says she’s not worthy. I mean come on, wouldn’t you feel like absolute crap? You would start thinking about hm, maybe there are other people who think I don’t deserve this too if this guy made it such a big deal.
All I’m saying is that yes, Taylor Swift is played WAY too much on the radio (especially after this), she is not the BEST singer (but, to some of you others, have you listened to that “winner” Carrie Underwood lately? Talk about screaming in your ear…), but she has guts, she has charisma, personality, and a talent that not everyone has. She has a long way to go before she may be the “star” people already see her as, but the point is that they know she’ll go far and that’s why they support her.
Again, it may be annoying, and I myself say all the time how tired I am of her, but in this argument all I can say is that I’m no more tired of Taylor than I am of Lady Gaga, Beyonce wars, Carrie Underwood and plethora of others who very undeservingly receive so much attention for the weirdest things.
UGH says:
Mon, 7th Dec 20098:36 pm
Beyonce’s jaw dropping choreography?!?!? Is this some kind of a joke?!? Her Single Ladies video was basically 3 women who look exactly the same, in granny panties spreading their legs….one of the most BORING videos I have seen in my entire life. No meaning, no sence, no message there and to top it off, it’s set the most annoying song ever made. The only thing the video prooves is how little originality Beyonce has and how average looking she is.
Maybe Taylor didn’t deserve the award, but she definitely deserved it MORE than Beyonce.
........ says:
Mon, 7th Dec 20098:46 pm
I don’t understand people who say someone doesn’t deserve an award. Says who? You may think she doesn’t deserve it, but the majority disagrees. Personally, I do think she’s overrated, but it remains a fact that she did win fair and square, because the most people voted for her. And let’s face it, Beyonce is a billion times more overrated. She could probably get the most overrated female of the century award. She’s really not even good..she takes other people’s choreography/style/looks/beats, changes it just a bit and then uses it as her own. That’s not an artist, that’s a copycat.:)
laila says:
Tue, 8th Dec 20095:35 am
first off, İ don’t like Taylor Swift’s music and İ am very suspicious of her image and songwriting. İ know she doesn’t have much of a voice. İ personally don’t think her lyrics are anything to boast about though they are catchy. But İ lso don’t think she writes her own songs. İ think she puts an idea or a few phrases out and her ”co-writers” actually write it for her but are paid to keep the full details hush hush. İ think she has gotten as far as she has gotten because of her looks and teen fanbase. İ do think she is a pretty girl and should be a model rather than a singer. because she is mediocre at best. People are so amazed by her because supposedly she writes her own songs and hold a guitar. İ also see her playing the same 3-4 chords that everyone learns on guitar and all of a sudden they declare her a guitar player. İt’s all about image. The modelesque girl with her shiny guitar and America’s sweetheartsmile. She has great PR.
The Dude says:
Tue, 8th Dec 20097:45 am
She may be over rated, but who isn’t these days, Lady Ga Ga ? Are you shitting me, Amy Winehouse? Ditto. MTV did all it could to destroy real music, they were and are and always will be the single biggest disaster to ever befoul good old Rock & Roll with their poison touch. First it was ramming Rap and Hip Hop down white folk’s throat, so they tuned out and CMT hopped on the bandwagon and invented truly shitty pop music disguised as country music. White folk’s bailed in droves and who the hell could blame them. MTV made it all about the look’s and all about the big money video, if you had neither you were shit out of luck. So Taylor Swift is over rated, who gives a shit? She is amazing to look at and she could sit her over rated purty little ass down on my face any damn time and then I could die the happiest man on the planet. Hell I’d settle for Jessica Simpson for damn sure, talk about over rated, but with the beautiful petite but built like a brick outhouse body she had, damn, the same, if I was going to be executed I would request her sweet little pie for my last meal. It hasn’t had a damn thing to do with music for at least a decade or two now, people have been so brainwashed by listening to mediocre pop bullshit they could care less , as long as they have a pretty white face to “sing” it they will buy it and pay to see them in concert. Get over it, welcome to the reality of the idiot box controlling everybody’s brains, and other part’s, we were warned that television rot’s your brain and now you have all the proof you need.
Jen says:
Tue, 8th Dec 200912:54 pm
This is so true. Has anyone ever heard this girl sing live? She’s terrible. She sang at the New Year’s thing in NYC last year and more recently on Dancing with the Stars..omg. The girl couldn’t find her key if it bit her in the ass. The biggest star in country music is tone deaf and that’s sad. I’d hate to be the guy that has to make her sound presentable on the recording. That’s gotta be the most difficult job ever.
Jacob says:
Tue, 8th Dec 20095:56 pm
Taylor Swift is, in my opinion, quite the overrated “singer” if you’d call it that. Honestly I might not hate her music as much as I do if I didn’t have a little sister that plays the same two songs over and over. I do give it to her promoters and her record company, because honestly they made her what she is. If you don’t agree, then set your personal Taylor craze aside for five minutes and watch a video of her live performances. It sounds nothing like her studio recording, and its pretty painful.
Yeah, thats about it… Ohh on MJ, he really didn’t deserve to be nominated but he was amazing in his day. Ehh and Kanye… I agree, but he didn’t have to be so rude about it
Michael Goot says:
Wed, 9th Dec 20091:10 am
I agree!! But just one thing Michael Jackson didn’t put anything out this year but yet some how we have to recogniz him because the drug addict O.D. Everything else your dead on. I also like her, for my own perv reasons but ya she good but not great.
Chris says:
Fri, 11th Dec 20091:36 pm
I don’t like either of them. Taylor can’t sing, and she needs to grow the hell up. She’s 19 or 20 years old and she’s writing songs for 13 – 16 year old girls.
Beyonce a really annoying voice and ’single ladies’ or whatever that songs called is a piece of crap, and the video to it sucks.
Nikki says:
Fri, 11th Dec 20091:57 pm
Wow, i totally agree with you. I mean, don’t get me wrong, she’s cute, and down to earth… but not comparable to some of the musicians we have out there. Her songs are cute and catchy, but not multi-award worthy.
Chris says:
Fri, 11th Dec 20092:29 pm
“Taylor Sh*t, is basically a watered-down soft version of Avril Lavigne!”
That’s pretty sad if you’re a watered-down soft version of Avril Lavigne, who is a watered down version of pop-punk, which is a watered down version of real punk.
Anneliese says:
Sun, 13th Dec 20091:54 am
This is COMPLETELY true!
Everything about her is overrated!
There are SO many more talented artists out there in the music industry, who are struggling to be recognised because of pop culture!
Soon enough, everyone will look back and think, ‘Oh yeah… Taylor Swift… I remember I used to listen to her songs! Wonder what she’s doing now…’
Danny says:
Tue, 15th Dec 200912:50 pm
I will not disagree that taylor swift is overrated. I will say, however, that she is far from a country singer. I am not a fan of country music myself, but being brought up a musician and playing for 14 years, it is in my opinion that country music usually needs the country lyrics, jangle and pedal steel guitar sound… I dunno. Maybe I’m just old fashioned?
Tinkerbell says:
Sat, 19th Dec 200912:51 am
Too busy to read all comments. Cute girl, cute tune, not country, more what we’d call bubblegum in my day. Hence the popularity, bubblegum reaches the masses.
On par with the mature artist MJ grew to be? Please, come on.
That said, I like her, she is refreshing, positive, blah, blah, blah. I hope this girl can manager her fame in a way MJ couldn’t. His fame, ultimately destroyed him. I, a person who never knew him, still feel culpable somehow in the destruction of this great talent clearly a gift from God. I think this girl (Taylor) had the fortune of a childhood. Ironically, it likely means she will never be the worldwide mega star MJ was… The hunger to find external love isn’t as storng as it was with MJ.
Ok I’m gnatering, cute girl, cute song… will be surprised if we know her name 10 years from now… but, I welcome surprises!
J says:
Mon, 21st Dec 20093:29 pm
Her voice is like nails on a chalkboard.
Val says:
Mon, 21st Dec 20097:22 pm
OK, I have been a country fan forever. Country Music. Brooks and Dunn, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Wynonna Judd, Kenny Rogers, you get the idea, Taylor Swift can technically win the same award as Johnny Cash, are you kidding me? Her voice is NOT only country, its whinny and annoying. How the hell did she ever become famous?
Casey says:
Mon, 21st Dec 200911:34 pm
All of you complaining and saying “she’s terrible” “her voice is like nails on a chalkboard” and “how did she ever become famous” need to realize that what constitutes who is a “good” musician or not is popular opinion, and the popular opinion is that Taylor swift is good. So sorry, but it’s time to face the fact that you guys are WRONG.
yoli says:
Thu, 24th Dec 200911:34 pm
I felt sorry for taylor the first time I heard her sing live..terrible, the second time I held my breath hoping she could stay on key…. Taylor is very cute but cannot sing live. (but I must say her music on the radio sounds way better)
I agree with you!
lacey92122 says:
Sat, 26th Dec 20094:57 pm
Ok, I’m a Country music fan, and IMO Taylor Swift is not only over rated, but she is not even Country. She is a pop singer with a slightly country sound. She is only a so/so guitarist, and her voice is thin, she is often flat or off key. And while she may write her own stuff, it is very juvenile stuff. I compare her to Leanne Rimes(Country) and Jonny Lang(Blues/Rock) both of whom at 14 had an amazing and unique sound, and sang songs with a level of maturity usually only found in much older performers. Both will be able to sing their early stuff till the end of their careers. Leanne is one of the few performers I’ve heard successfully cover both Patsy Cline and Janis Joplin. Taylor doesn’t come close.
orangeinsomniac says:
Mon, 28th Dec 20092:17 am
I could really like Taylor Swift if she would just stop writing the same song over and over again. I was done with her after Teardrops on My Guitar. Seriously, Taylor, you’re like 20, get over high school.
Me says:
Mon, 28th Dec 20094:05 am
This is the best article i have ever read about her…her songs are all the same with the same rythem and beat…beyonce cant sing either…i cant agree on that…but she is by far the most overrated star …EVER!!! I’m so glad someone decided to say this…
haylie says:
Mon, 28th Dec 200911:08 pm
I dont think beyonce’s video was any better than taylors, all she did was stand around in a leotard and shake her fingers back and forth… thats all i saw anyways, taylors music videos play out the song, and i love any artist who does that in a music video instead of just stand around and sing.. but thats just my opinion..
Anna says:
Tue, 29th Dec 20091:24 am
I think michael vein nominated for all of those awards and winnin most of them was complete bull shiiit. Those were all sympathy awards. and the same goes for Taylor. I mean freaking vocalist of the year?!?! YEAH RIGHT. her song you belong with me was a total copy of saving jane’s the girl nextdoor. nothing original whatsoever. she needs to find something new to write about.
michelle says:
Fri, 1st Jan 20102:08 pm
All these taylor swift fans are getting all upset for the ones who give good points for not liking her. Here’s how i see it,she is a ok singer but for goodness sake shes 20 still writing about the high school days honestly,if she wants to be able to get in the grammys next year she may wanna change the stuff she sings about and i agree with anna you belong with me was just the 2009 version of girl next door
Atlantis says:
Sun, 3rd Jan 201010:20 am
I’ll go one up on you and tell the whole freaking world, I CANNOT STAND HER MUSIC AND WISH SHE’D FALL OFF THE FACE OF THE EARTH!!! I don’t care how sweet or “innocent” she is, I’m sooo sick of hearing her voice on the damn radio that I immediately change the station or shut it off. I would welcome with open arms the sounds of nails on a chalkboard over her little whiney non-singing voice. Plus, I don’t care if MJ is dead or not, she should have never even be put in the same category as him as she DOES NOT RATE!!!!
jack says:
Sun, 3rd Jan 201010:22 am
She sucks and can’t sing!!!!!
jack says:
Sun, 3rd Jan 201010:26 am
Where did atlantis’ post go? Atlantis was right on when she said Taylor didn’t rate to be put in the same category as Michael!
Sharon says:
Sun, 3rd Jan 201010:37 am
I guarantee you Taylor Swift would not even qualify for going to Hollywood on American Idol!!!
NEXT!!!
Marina Kofman-Garcia says:
Tue, 5th Jan 20104:30 pm
I COULD NOT AGREE WITH YOU MORE LAUREN! YOU ROCK! YOU INSPIRED ME TO CREATE A FACEBOOK FAN PAGE from your Writing! I could not have it better myself! – *don’t worry, I gave you the necessary props”! I AM SO SICK OF PEOPLE putting this girl on the same level as giants like Reba! cammon now! Spread the word! goal is to get 1 million + members by the end of the year! http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=716226554&ref=mf#/pages/Taylor-Swift-Is-Overrated/209967730781?ref=ts
jacob says:
Thu, 7th Jan 20103:01 pm
shes hot
Moriah says:
Thu, 21st Jan 20105:39 am
i’m sorry, but i def disagree with you! taylor is amazing and she worked hard for all of those awards and she deserved every single one she got and gets. and yes, michael was amazing, but he’s dead. you have to put the past behind you, and we have to put michael behind us. everyone will always remember him because he is unforgettable, but we need to move on and see the great artists that are standing right in front of us. i think taylor is WAY better than reba and gaga. beyonce is amazing and i did love her single ladies vid, but taylor’s you belong with me was awesome and very true. when she dances around her room while singing with a hairbrush, is so lifelike because if you’re any fun at all then you do that. so sorry, but i STRONGLY disagree with you.
mitch says:
Sat, 23rd Jan 201012:54 am
DUDE. best article ever bro. I’m glad that someone FINALLY gets it.
Kaitlin Kayte says:
Sat, 23rd Jan 20106:42 pm
i think a lot of taylors songs have the samw lyrics and there all about the same thing maybe she should stop writing songs about love and what not and dont get me wrong i love her songs i think theyre great and a lot of them are my favourite songs but i’d like to see some more diversity in her songs..
but in my opinion she is a great artist but maybe shes getting too much attention for her work.
if that makes sence at all ..
Jana says:
Tue, 26th Jan 20108:23 am
OMG THIS IS SO RIGHT!
she is GREAT
BUT!
she is way overrated, i mean okay, i can literally listen to a song of hers for the first time and sing along with the lyrics even though i havent heard it before. thats one thing that bugs me how, even though her lyrics and tunes are catchy, it’s something anyone can write, and her voice isnt all that great, i know people who go to the same school as me and they have like WAY better voices.
i love taylor shes amazing, but overrated? i agree. and i agreed with Kanye, he was speaking what most of us wouldve thought anyways.
Darren says:
Tue, 26th Jan 20109:32 pm
NJ, I listen to Taylor Swift, and Beyonce is way better than her, and to everybody who thinks MJ (the greatest entertainer that ever lived) only got all his awards after his death is because of his death, you are so wrong, MJ had more albums sold last year, which caused his songs and albums to renter the charts. Michael Jackson, Long Live the King of Music, R.I.P.
autumn says:
Wed, 27th Jan 20108:08 pm
Look shut up!!! You shouldnt talk bad about her i am country and i sing so stop being a city girl and get you butt over here and see what it is like to be country you are probely one of those stuck up preppy girls so shut up ok country rules who is with me ok see my point so shut up jealous!@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
autumn says:
Wed, 27th Jan 20108:10 pm
i am srry i just love taylor swift and my dream is to be a singer as great as her it is my dream i love taylor swift and she is my insperatshion ok
sweatpie says:
Wed, 27th Jan 20108:14 pm
i am country to so be quiet taylor swift just wants to live her dream
Justin says:
Wed, 27th Jan 20108:15 pm
shut up
Justin says:
Wed, 27th Jan 20109:23 pm
I am country
so shut up
Eric says:
Thu, 28th Jan 201010:30 am
I agree with a lot of what Lauren said above. Taylor is cute. Her songs, talent, looks, everything about her is mediocre and I think that’s what underlines the reason why she is so popular. She is mediocre. She doesn’t intimidate people. She’s more like all of the random no ones out there who have the same feelings. She feels like a real person and I don’t think that’s something to reward her for. She is everywhere. But that being said Lady Gaga and Beyonce are even more places. Both ladies work very very very hard. Speaking on the intimidation factor. Beyonce is this larger than life personality, presence, and talent that many are threatened by. She can’t be stopped and won’t be. She’s not just a dancer lol. Her voice does not sound like nails on a chalk board lol if anything that’s Taylor. Lady Gaga also intimidates people because she’s different and people don’t like what they don’t understand most of the time, they’re afraid of it. Many though can’t relate with Taylor Swift. I relate more with Beyonce and Lady Gaga. All of this being said, Beyonce is more talented and will continue to be, same with Gaga. Beyonce could walk away without a single award at the Grammys and it won’t matter. She’s a near legend in this business and her talent is what keeps her going. When she wins awards I can tell that she doesn’t even care about them up there. I don’t salute mediocrity in music or anywhere. Let’s stop with the Britneys, Janets, and Ciaras and now the Taylors, and start rewarding hardworking talent and vision. Also, I know from someone who knows all of Taylor’s people, she’s a known bitch.
Eric says:
Thu, 28th Jan 201010:59 am
Last words..”laurie says:
Thu, 3rd Dec 20099:49 pm
i don’t mind taylor swift so much, since i tend not to listen to the radio that often. but um…about beyonce’s “jaw-dropping choreography…” it’s not hers. it’s bob fosse’s. all she did was put on a robot hand and ghetto it up. look it up on youtube; i think it’s called “mexican breakfast.”
she’s just the ghetto christina.”
I would call you a few Bs and some Cs and some other stuff but you’re not worth it. Paying homage to amazing choreography and updating it, bringing it to a new generation is not unoriginal. People sample songs all the time, yet no one says anything until Beyonce does it. That video was mesmerizing. She ghetto’d it up? Haha, that video was very classy. Besides that, Beyonce is the ghetto Christina? Christina acts more ghetto than Beyonce most of the time. Beyonce actually isn’t very ghetto at all. You say that because she’s black. Actually she’s Louisianan Creole which is a very diverse mix. I’m glad you made the comparison actually. Christina is an amazing singer and guess what so is Beyonce. The only difference is that Beyonce continually gets better. Her growth from the late 90s til now is nothing short of amazing. And I guess you would be right in saying she’s the ghetto Christina. Blacks do do it better. It’s no coincidence that two of the biggest pop acts ever Michael and Beyonce are black, they worked so hard and up until his death michael still was and Beyonce won’t stop. All racist comments aside, everyone in music respects Beyonce because they know she’s one of the most talented artists to come through in a long time. Paul McCartney was just commenting on how if something was good enough for BEYONCE then it is for him too. Take that take that! Take that take that! That’s a little Chris Tucker for you.
Justin says:
Thu, 28th Jan 20104:11 pm
taylor rules you suck
G says:
Thu, 28th Jan 20108:35 pm
THANK YOU.
You make some really valid points there.
To all those people who say Taylor Swift is better than Beyoncce, Lady Gaga, or anybody else out there with -talent-… all I have to say is “seriously?”
Look, Beyonce is a great dancer, and she pops out vocals left and right reaching ranges that Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston could. Yes, Single Ladies was definitely annoying, but if anything, her triumph with Destiny’s Child and her catchy solo tunes, I’d say she definitely wins the spot when it comes to “being better”.
(I’m not a pop lover. But I can see the differences.)
Take this for example: Britney Spears Vs. Christina Aguilera.
Britney Spears needs to autotune her horrid vocals in order to sound somewhat legit. On top of that her vocals without a machine can only reach to a certain range. Same with Taylor’s. In fact, Taylor has the range that Hilary Duff and fucking Miley Cyrus have… which is basically equal to nothing. Their highest note is a Mariah, Whitney, and Yes Beyonce can reach with NO PROBLEMS.
Christina Aguilera doesn’t even have to try. Her vocals are amazing without ever sounding like she’s trying to gasp for her breath while singing live. Same with Beyonce’s. Taylor’s doesn’t do a naked mole rat’s voice justice.
Just think about it: this logic is COMPLETELY logical.
Also, Taylor is the definition of the kind of pop that is disposable. Her lyrics aren’t as original, and her voice can’t really do anything to make them memorable. Country -is- disposable these days. I liked country (And I’m freakin HISPANIC) when it sounded almost bluesy and folky. Patsy Cline in a way. But Taylor takes “country” and makes it pop. You can’t even tell her song from a Hilary Duff song, let along a Demi Lovato or whatever her name is song.
Another good point this article makes is that she isn’t pushing any envelopes. She isn’t doing the Lady Gaga thing, where everytime there’s something new and exciting (and I HATE lady gaga too).
As you can see, talent is observed through many eyes, but the obvious is apparent. Sure you can say she’s the “all-american girl” with the positive edge, but PLEASE, Mandy Moore filled those shoes long ago, and even Taylor Swift can’t compare to Mandy Moore.
I think Taylor should thank Kanye for his douche move. Now she’s all over the place, getting pity parties thrown for her sad and pathetic music and cheeky cheesy pop album.
If I haven’t made a point, I don’t know WHO has.
Casey says:
Fri, 29th Jan 201012:08 pm
G, while you’re right, she’s not as good as some people in the past, that really isn’t the point. The point is that the majority of people in this country LOVE. HER. MUSIC. And THAT is why she is so famous and all over the place. She was big and everywhere BEFORE Kanye, DUH! She was winning a fricken award when he made that douche move! So while she may not be the most talented she is THE BEST because people want her to be and vote for her, and THAT is all that matters.
Acer says:
Fri, 29th Jan 20105:41 pm
This is all a big charade that the white western media publicize and hyped up Taylor Swift for what had happened to her at the VMAs. I know that she is young and a talent singer to a lot of younger fans, however, I still think that she is surely not the BEST because there are a lot of people who are better than her. And for those who think that Kanye aint s**t, let me say this for one, I know that he pride himself too much and what he did was wrong and it was unfair for Taylor, but he was also right about his opinion about the VMAs, saying Bush don’t care about black people which took a lot of courage to finally call him out, he done fund-raising in the communities, and he have done more good than bad, so why call Kanye a scum of the Earth, while you have Adolf Hitler and other a-holes like him who were responsible for killing a lot of people in the past and something like that I would consider them scums but not Kanye, Despite that little incident why do we really hate this guy, is it because he rich, dress fancy, is it because he’s black, or is it because we don’t like him very much or even is it because what the Media wants us to think. I don’t really care if people disagree with my comments because they have their own opinions and I respect that. I am not really a fan of both Kanye and Taylor, but I wish both a good luck in the future and people please think about the things that I have said on this comment.
joe isuzu says:
Sun, 31st Jan 201010:01 pm
You didn’t have to sugar coat your opinion, you are correct. She is at best an amateur level singer, she writes ok songs but nothing we will remember in ten years.
Nicole says:
Mon, 1st Feb 20104:48 am
I agree with you.. She’s just another pretty face. Also, music is poetry, not some high school girl’s diary.
millie says:
Mon, 1st Feb 20104:56 am
Ok, I’ll hunt you down in your sleep just to tell you that I adore you so much. This is what I’ve been trying to say. But obviously my friends will eat me alive for that. I thought it was impossible to s/o that has the same opinion as I do. And here you are…
By the way I don’t hate Taylor. I do love her, I mean who doesn’t? She’s cute, talented, writes such amazing songs. But still I have to admit, her voice is not good enough to beat Beyonce,Martina McBride and Reba McEntire or even Lady Gaga. Btw I think everybody was overreacting by saying bad things ’bout Kanye. B/c whatever they think, he’s kinda right.
And finally, I’m srr but she’s not as good as people said she is and I think she’s not where she was suppose to be right now.
Bob says:
Mon, 1st Feb 20109:32 am
OMG !!!! What has happened to the world ? Taylor would NOT make it to Hollywood on freaking American Idol !
God help us —- standards have dissolved to 0 !!!!!!!
Daniel says:
Mon, 1st Feb 201010:45 am
What the big deal is that you don’t have to dance like Beyonce to be an artist! Since when is dance and choreography grounds for musical artistry? Seriously? And you don’t have to have a voice like Mariah or Celine to write and sing good songs! She is an artist like none other- not singing others songs like Reba, but all her own from her own life, in her OWN VOICE!
I think she is the new standard for musical artistry. Lose the autotuners, fake voices, and fancy dance moves. We want REAL music from a real voice.
Shea says:
Mon, 1st Feb 201010:46 am
THE MOST OVERRATED PERSON IN MUSIC HISTORY! She’s cute and makes catchy songs but her vocals are very avarage. I am a professional singer and I know vocals. She has the same voice as any other 16 year old (even though shes like 20). My daughter is 12 and singers better than Taylor Swift.
Michelle says:
Mon, 1st Feb 20104:34 pm
I personally do not agree. Taylor swifts video was much better and less ANYOING then Beyonce’s song All the single ladies. Beyonce is a great singer but if i were to chose i would have to go with Taylor on this one.
Randy Fox says:
Mon, 1st Feb 20105:48 pm
Taylor Swift is so overated. She at best is no better then Miss Cyrus. They are both bubble gummers who for what ever reason have sold the goods to the uneducated or maybe lets say some promotional guru. Her duet with Steven Nicks was totally crappy and she is constantly flat, sharp, and couldn,t even make the top 100 on American Idol. Get real people lets call it at as it is. No more fluff.
Ted Twifford says:
Mon, 1st Feb 20105:55 pm
Taylor sucks and we all know it or lets say any one with some what a ear for talent. Some one is pushing her false image around and making bank on it. She is one of the worst I have heard and especially one making a crap load of undeserving money to boot. She is a disgrace to the music scene and should step aside and let the ever so unappreciated real talent of the world the room to make a deserving income.
Sara Paline might like it who knows. Taylor should run for a senate seat. It all seems to go hand n hand.
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cheryl passmore says:
Tue, 2nd Feb 20103:27 am
Some listeners are tone deaf, and they are the ones who think
Taylor Swift sings good ! She is terrible doing live performances, and only fair on the radio. I feel sorry for whoever has to make her sound good on albums…that has to be tedious at best. She writes OK songs, but she should have other qualified singers SING them. She cant sing. The main reason she is so popular is because of all the teenagers who relate to her. All the teens I know only listen to the music and words, not the quality of the singers voice! I saw a video of one of her live gigs where she was in another country. It was so bad I felt sorry for her band as well as the audience. When it was done only about 10 people clapped (or less)
The audience knew it was awful and didnt know what to do.
Im sure they were wondering as a lot of us do…How in the world did she get a recording contract ???? And truthfully she wouldnt last 1 day on American Idol…she wouldnt pass the audition !!
Clean out your ears and really listen to her voice, It isnt very good at all.
Truth says:
Tue, 2nd Feb 20103:01 pm
Movie awards shows are full of awards for actors in movies you never even saw. Thats because awards are for talent not tini-bopper popularity. We have lost this rule in music awards. If anyone here has commented that Taylor is tenented you are being childish. Name one singer in her age or type of music that she is better than…Go ahead I’ll wait. You can’t. Taylor should not win awards because millions of little girls or immature adults think her song is catchy. No singing talent and probably only co- writes her music. Swallow your pride and at least admit this much is true.
Casey says:
Tue, 2nd Feb 201011:29 pm
Truth, I agree with you 100%. But that’s not really the point here.
nini says:
Wed, 3rd Feb 20108:59 am
michael jackson is dead but the difference is that he cared about real situations and not silly things like sex etc. Artists these days sing but they do not touch me like michael. very materalistic and fake. iF BEyonce dosent not shake her bum she cant sell, hideous role model its entertainment but we need more than that. Many people sing meaningful songs but awards like the grammys have failed to look for subsatnce in music. Mj is dead, Music is wack now. What are we going to teach our kids. Figure it out
JOJO says:
Thu, 4th Feb 201012:20 am
I LOVE MICHAEL JACKSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MEDIA CRAP IS THE ONLY REASON HE WOULD NOT RELEASE A SONG IN THE YEARS. HE WOULD HAVE GIVEN AN AWESOME CONCERT IN LONDON HAD HE NOT DIED, WATCH THIS IS IT, SO HE CAN HAVE ALL THE MUSIC AWARDS FOR ALL I KNOW.
I KOW FOR A FACT THAT TAYLOR IS NOT THE BEST SINGER IN THE WORLD BUT TO HATE HER SAYS MORE ABOUT YOU GUYS THAN HER!!!!!!!!
BEYONCE IS NOT THE BEST SINGER IN THE WORLD EITHER BUT HAS BETTER VOCALS THAN TAYLOR. LADY GAGA BEATS THEM IN VOCALS BEAT DEAD. BUT SHE IS NOT THE MOST TALENTED PERSON IN THE WORLD EITHER, BUT SHE IS COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HATING THEM SAYS MORE ABOUT HOW JELOUS YOU GUYS ARE THAT TAYLOR, BEYONCE AND GAGA MAKE MILLIONS EACH MONTH AND YOU DO NOT, I DO NOT EITHER BUT HATING AND BITCHING ABOUT THEM SAYS MORE ABOUT HOW BITCHY AND BARBERIC U GUYS ARE. THEY COULD CARE LESS ABOUT UR OPINIONS.
AMERICANS ARE BITCHY PEOPLE.
DeeDee says:
Mon, 8th Feb 20102:52 pm
You are SO SO Right. She is a little girl who wants to play grown up. I did like her singing – but its certainly not near as good as they would like you to think it is. She proved that on the Grammys.
Truth says:
Tue, 9th Feb 201010:22 am
JoJo, Are the judges on American Idol jelous? Is the whole world jelous when they vote for for one person and not the other? We’re just giving our opinion. My opinion is that awards should be awarded for the right reasons. You said enough by saying Lady GaGa is cool. Thanks for nothing.
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