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Taylor Swift’s ‘Fearless’ Officially Most-Awarded Country Music Album ... Ever

Taylor Swift may only be 20-years-old, but her standout sophomore album Fearless is officially the most awarded country album in history, reports Rolling Stone. Taylor’s six-times-platinum album, the follow-up to her eponymous debut, notched its 10th consecutive Top 10 Hot Country Song earlier this week. The singer was honored by her label, Big Machine Records, in Nashville. The Boot reports that Fearless is the only album in country history to be named Album of the Year at the Grammys, as well as Country Album of the Year from the Grammys, the Country Music Association, the Academy of Country Music and the American Music Awards. Whew!

With the news that Swift has 10 consecutive Top 10 country singles, Taylor becomes the only female artist in the history of the Billboard country chart to score at least five Top 10s each from her first two album releases (Brooks & Dunn and the Dixie Chicks are the only artists to have already done so). Read more about Taylor’s ever-increasing list of accomplishments at The Boot.

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Taylor Swift’s Heartfelt Thanks to Those Who Helped Her Create Her Standout Second Album ‘Fearless’

Taylor Swift touched down in the country musical capital of Nashville earlier this week, reports The Boot, to celebrate the success of her four No. 1 hits off her standout sophomore album Fearless. Along with her No. 1s—“Should’ve Said No,” “Love Story,” “White Horse” and “You Belong With Me”—Taylor has a lot more to celebrate, such as her four Grammys, sold-out, globe-trotting tour, multi-platinum album and role in hit film Valentine’s Day. Speaking to executives from her record label, Big Machine, her producer Nathan Chapman and other supporters, Swift said, “I just hope you know how happy you’ve made me. I never expected I would get to stand up at awards shows as much as I have over the last year for this album. I’m so happy I was allowed to make the album I made. And, I’m proud of the people this happened to along with me. This was not wasted on us. We all appreciate it so much. We’ve had a lot change for us.”

Swift also joked to the crowd, “I’ve seen a lot of you get new cars but other than that, you’re the same people I’ve always known.” Swift is wrapping up her current Fearless tour with openers Kellie Pickler and Gloriana. Her trek comes to a close on April 1 and the singer is working on the follow-up to Fearless.

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‘American Idol’ Judge Simon Cowell Continues Search for “Next Taylor Swift”

The current season of America Idol will be Simon Cowell’s last, and Unreality TV reports that the British judge everyone loves to hate—or hates to love—is searching for a contestant that shares some of the characteristics that have made Taylor Swift such a sensation. In an interview with RockStar Weekly, Cowell, 50, said, “I want somebody who represents what is going on at the moment. I’d love to find somebody who’s relevant rather than just a contest winner.”

When asked if he thinks the winner of this season of America Idol will be a female, the music mogul said, “There is a better chance of a girl winning the show this year, certainly than last year.“Unreality TV suggests that contestant Crystal Bowersox fits the bill but fans have to stay tuned to see who will emerge as this season’s winner!

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Current Leg of Taylor Swift’s Fearless 2010 Tour Already Garrnering Rave Reviews

Taylor Swift kicked off the current U.S. leg of her Fearless 2010 Tour in Florida earlier this month, and the 20-year-old singing sensation’s website recently posted a batch of rave reviews from her road trip. Among Taylor’s first few shows were sold-out dates in Tampa, Orlando and Ft. Lauderdale and the press in Florida went wild for Swift’s concerts! Said the Orlando Sentinel: “The return of teen-pop madness. With the night’s most emotional songs delivered capably in stripped-down acoustic arrangements … Swift sells the material with sincerity.” The Tampa Tribune gushed, “Stratospheric. Two things that have remained the same are Swift’s undeniable charm and her bond with her audience. She’s the coolest girl who ever got her heart broken.” 

It should come as no surprise that Swift earns rave reviews, as she plays seven different instruments during her shows. Aside from the musical feat, Swift remains in stage for two hours, delivering s show comprised of three acts with no less than eight costume changes. Taylor Swift’s current 29-date tour is in full swing!

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Is Taylor Swift’s Ex Joe Jonas Dating Disney Star Demi Lovato?

According to a report by MTV News, this rumor is true! Disney star Demi Lovato has reportedly admitted that she is dating teen heartthrob Joe Jonas, aka Taylor Swift’s ex! Lovato and Jonas are friends, and Demi played Joe’s onscreen love interest in not one but two Camp Rock movies. Demi Lovato recently opened up about the rumors in a new interview and on her Twitter account. Joe Jonas has been linked to a string of Hollywood starlets, such as Taylor Swift and Camilla Belle, while Lovato was reportedly dating Miley Cryus’ brother Trace Cyrus.

Over the weekend, Demo Lovato tweeted, “By the way … I would never lie to my fans. I love you all … and I’ve never been happier.” Lovato and Jonas recently recorded a song and music video for the charity single “Make a Wave” which is part of Disney’s 2010 Friends for Change: Project Green so perhaps things heated up on set. Taylor Swift has yet to respond about her ex’s new girlfriend.

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Taylor Swift’s Brand New iPhone App

Calling all Taylor Swift fans! Just So You Know reports that the 20-year-old singing sensation launched her brand-new iPhone app this week. Most other celebrity iTunes apps cost money, so it is big news that Taylor’s app is free of charge. According to JSYK, it is “yet another reason why the 20-year-old is so beloved by her fans.” The iPhone app allows fans to listen to new music and view videos and photos of the country-meets-pop singer. Fans will also be able to access Taylor’s tweets, post messages on a special fans wall and connect their personal Twitter and Facebook pages with the new app.

While Taylor Swift’s official website is still the most comprehensive source for all things Taylor Swift, her new iPhone app is perform for fans on-the go. Fans can download news from Swift when away from their computer as well as upload their own fan photos and comments with their handheld devices. Among the cool features on the application is the ability to look at tour dates. The app uses your current location to show upcoming Taylor swift concerts in your region.

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Taylor Swift Among Country Stars Added to Brooks & Dunn Concert Special

The Oklahoman’s Brandy McDonnell took to BAM’s Blog earlier today (March 11) to announce that additional artists—such as Taylor Swift—have been added to the upcoming Brooks & Dunn concert special. Along with Swift, Miranda Lambert, George Strait, Sugarland, Jennifer Hudson, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum and Brad Paisley have been added to the lineup for ACM Presents: Brooks & Dunn—The Last Rodeo. The all-star country concert special will air on CBS on May 23 at 7 p.m. The performers join previously announced artists Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban.

Brooks & Dunn’s Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn will receive the Academy of Country Music’s Milestone Award, which recognizes the duo’s 20-year, record-breaking career. Brooks & Dunn are the best-selling duo in the history of country music and will be honored for holding the record for the most wins of any artist in the academy’s history with 26 awards in all (including three Entertainer of the Year awards).

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Taylor Swift Tapped to Headline Cavendish Beach Music Festival

The Boot reports that 20-year-old country star Taylor Swift will headline the upcoming Cavendish Beach Music Festival on Canada’s Prince Edward Island. The second annual event will take place from July 8 through July 11 and Taylor will perform between July 8 headliner Keith Urban and July 11 headliner Lady Antebellum on July 10. Little Big Town, Gloriana, Collin Raye, Victoria Banks, Shane Yellowbird, Emerson Drive, The Road Hammers, Jason Blaine, Greg Hanna and Little Big Town will also perform at the 2010 Cavendish Beach Music Festival. More acts are expected to be announced in the future.

Taylor Swift returned to the U.S. after performing sold-out tours in Australia and Japan last month and began the North American leg of her tour in Tampa, Florida on March 4. Swift’s road trip will come to an end in Foxboro, Massachusetts on June 5 so don’t wait too long to get tickets!

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Taylor Swift Earns Rave Reviews Down Under

Taylor Swift is back in the States after playing seven sold-out shows Down Under in Australia on her FEARLESS 2010 Tour, and the country sensation’s website recently posted a batch reviews of her tour stops in Australia. Gushes Melbourne’s The Herald-Sun, “In a world of manufactured teen pop, Swift is a refreshing antidote. She’s squeaky clean, dodges scandal, and has a positivity and professionalism that belies her years. Her songs are simple but effective ... and the atmosphere was as eclectic as any boy band concert. The night’s best moment came when Swift sang ‘Hey Stephen’ in a stage near the back row and slowly worked her way back to the front for the next few songs, enthusiastically hugging dozens of fans along the way. It was a simple gesture but one that instantly set her apart from her most of her contemporaries.”

Taylor Swift’s remaining March 2010 U.S. tour dates:

March 10: Orlando, FL (Amway Arena)
March 11: Dallas, TX (American Airlines Center))
March 12: Corpus Christi, TX (American Bank Center)
March 18: Philadelphia, PA (Wachovia Center)
March 19: Philadelphia, PA (Wachovia Center)
March 20: Charlottesville, VA (John Paul Jones Arena)
March 26: Detroit, MI (The Palace of Auburn Hills)
March 27: Detroit, MI (The Palace of Auburn Hills)
March 28: Cincinnati, OH (U.S. Bank Arena)
March 31: Oklahoma City, OK (Ford Center)

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Taylor Swift Pens More Songs About Ex Joe Jonas

One-third of the Jonas Brothers, Joe Jonas, dumped Taylor Swift in a 27-second phone call, and MTV Australia reports that Taylor isn’t done writing songs about him! According to MTV Australia Swift has revealed that she isn’t done writing songs about her ex! Joe and Taylor dated for a few months back in 2008 and after the breakup heard round the word she penned the song “Forever and Always” about the ordeal. In the current issue of ELLE magazine, Swift says, “I like to categorize the various levels of heartbreak. I’ve only had that (had her heart broken) happen once. A letdown is worth a few songs. A heartbreak is worth a few albums.”

Part of the lyrics to “Forever and Always” clearly point to Nick Jonas: “And I stare at the phone and he still hasn’t called / And then you feel so low, you can’t feel nothing’ at all / And you flashback to when he said forever and always.”

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