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Being a Role Model

Taylor Swift

Posted on February 28, 2007 at 6:08 AM

Today's Fan Question:Taylor, you are my role model and you always will be. What do you have to say to us girls who look up to you?" Shannon Brado, Rochester, NY

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Read Taylor's Answer:
Taylor: That is so sweet. Thank you. Being a role model is one of the coolest things. I really do love it. When people come up to me and tell me that a song has really moved them or helped them in some way, I love that because I was that girl. I had role models that I looked up to and I know how beneficial it can be to your life — if you find a song that can say what you are thinking in a way that you thought you couldn't say.
What I have to say to those girls is. thank you! That is the coolest thing that I have become a role model to people. I really just love it! It is so cool. I know how tough it is to become a role model to people. It is pretty tough criteria. I've been a 16-year-old girl, I've been a 17 year old girl, you know, and you're really tough with your music choices. I mean, you don't just listen to anything. It's gotta be good. You've gotta believe it, because people see through stuff and you can tell when something is honest and when it's not.

All I have to say is, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Please, please always be there for me because I'll always be here for you. That was a really great question.

It's been really great spending time with you guys! It's been great answering your questions. Thank you Shannon for the last question of the month. I will hopefully see you sometime out on the road. Come to one of my shows and I'd be glad to meet you.

Comments

Taylor, Thanks for taking the time to answer all of these questions this month! Congrats on being artist of the month and with all of your future songs.

Posted at February 28, 2007 3:37 PM by Matt

HI I am a big fan and I love your music and I use to sing a lot and play the piano and write my own music than I stop but anyways your my role madle thanks for being an artist.I listen to all your songa and they are awsome and cool

Posted at February 28, 2007 4:59 PM by Shana

Taylor, Thanks for being such a wonderful role model! That's much appreciated! I greatly admire all that you do and stand for as a singer and person! Keep that up! I look forward to seeing you soon, hopefully! Thanks for answering all the questions, as well!

-Tiffany

Posted at February 28, 2007 5:08 PM by Tiffany Payton

hey!I am so glad you are the artist of the month. It's so cool that someone your age can do that. You have inspired me to become an artist.

-Tiffany

Posted at March 7, 2007 8:14 PM by Brittany

Hey Taylor,
I really love your music.I play piano.I really like that song Tim McGraw.

Posted at March 9, 2007 8:54 PM by Kara

i love to death i would like to meet you someday and get your autograph i love you please right back.

Posted at March 10, 2007 5:39 PM by nisa cobb

Taylor
I loved your dress in your music video tears on my gitar and i wish i looked as good as you do. You have always been my role model since the 1st time I heard tim mcgraw and it was inspirational and it was the truth cuz that has happened to me many times in the past and it hurts bad when it is someone that you care deeply about.

your biggest fan

nicole carlton

Posted at March 11, 2007 1:49 PM by nicole carlton

Kenny Chesney is my IDOL. His music inspires me.
Went to his concert last year with my mom. We have front row tickets for this year's concert. Hope that i'll be able to meet him.
sincerely,
Kellen

Posted at March 11, 2007 2:24 PM by Kellen Strouse

kenny,
I came to your concert last year with my mom. We saw you in the parking lot,as we were walking around. we were in front of you. You were on a golfcart. Why didn't you stop and say Hi? Would like to have met you.. You seem like a sweet guy.
Sincerely,
Kellen

Posted at March 11, 2007 3:18 PM by Kellen Strouse

hey Taylor, Im a big fan and i hope one day to become a great singer like you. I sang your song Tim McGraw in my Talent show.....and won.Thanks for being a geat person!!!!!

Posted at March 12, 2007 5:13 PM by Savannah

Taylor,
You are my role model.My fav song is teardrops on my guitar.Good luck.I have one question,
Were your parents mad when they saw or heard the D word in your songs?

Posted at March 14, 2007 3:50 PM by allie

Hi Taylor- your music is truly amazing.It really does move me and my sister because when we are down we just play Tim McGraw on my sister's mini media and listen to it and we always feel more confident that our problems are not the end of the world.Thanks so much for writing your songs and you are a role model.We hope to go to darien lakes in ny on june 10 to see you play.KEEP UP YOUR TERRIFIC WORK!!!!!you have just made country music my life!!!!!

Posted at March 15, 2007 9:58 AM by Felicia

I AGREE WITH THISS SOO MUCH. thanks for being such a great role model taylor. like you arejust amazing to me. thanks.

Posted at March 15, 2007 6:02 PM by Shannon

Taylor,
oh my god your my idol I want to grow up to be just like you.I listen to all of your songs and you have the most beautiful voice and your so pretty!And just recently I lost my best friend which was my Grandpa and me and him were so close,and I would like to dedicate your song Tim Mcgraw to my grandpa and I hope I can come to one of your concerts!

Posted at March 16, 2007 5:38 PM by Brittney Metter

hi. taylor I love your song tim mcgraw

Posted at March 17, 2007 10:27 AM by alyssa

i love all your songs and i rally want to look like you and i was wondering when your going to be in south carolina again for consert.

Posted at March 17, 2007 6:22 PM by elizabeth burbage

Hey Taylor this is Katie and I just wanted to say that I loved the way you responded to that question. You are one of my favorite role models. I love your song Tim McGraw because its such a great song and you have such a pretty voice in all the songs you sing,but so far I have liked this one the best. One thing to ask of you is if you see Dierks Bentley could you tell him that Katie Amershek says hi and that I love all the songs he sings because he has a nice deep voice and my dad met him down in New Orleans,but he forgot to tell him that. I was just wandering if you could do that for me and if you do get the chance it would be an honor for me to let him say hi back and if he doesnt thats fine to atleast you have told him and if you dont, I will send another comment. Im going to let you go now. Talk to you later I hope.
Katie Amershek

Posted at March 21, 2007 12:42 PM by Katie Amershek

hey taylor.u r awesome.i luv all of yur songs.that was awesome i mean wat u just said moved me.i would really really appreciate it if u would e-mail me at annabgeorge@hotmail.com.i saw u in concert in lafayette lousiana.i am the girl in the light pink shirt and my mom had really curly hair.i took a pic with u and i got yur autograph.well u probably dont remember me but i f u e-mail me i will send u the pics i took with you.

luv ya,
anna

Posted at March 22, 2007 9:29 PM by anna

Thanks SOOO much for recording "Teardrops On My Guitar, and "Tim McGraw" Me and my best friend really can relate to those songs with guys and everything. You've helped us through this tough teenage time. WE LOVE YOU TAYLOR!

Posted at March 23, 2007 3:07 PM by Hope

hey Taylor Swift im one of your biggest fans and i love your music and you i wish i could meet you in person. you are a very pretty woman and you inspire me. Do you think you can come to Tampa, Fl and do a concert? i would really love that cuz i love you and your my hero

Posted at March 25, 2007 2:14 PM by Alicia Scalf

Dear Taylor,
My Best Friend Haley Beth and I love your songs so much..... They mean so much and when were together all we talk about is how it would be so cool if you came to the country round up... I know that Locash Cowboys will be there and Heartland and like 5 other people but it would be so much more if you came.... Haley and I listen to your songs all the time and we each have our favorites...I love Our Song and Haley Beth loves Teardrops on My Guitar. We both love Tim McGraw and Tied Together With A Smile. We love all your songs but those are ou favorites.... But anyways having a singer that is so much like us that puts our feelings into songs that makes so much sense.... You are only 3 or 4 years older than us.... I mean I have always wanted to be a singer and when I was little I wanted to be Britany Spears.... that backfired.... lol. But the country round up is in June and if you could come that would make our summer.... Its in Winfield ill tell you what state if you email back.... lol
Well It would be so cool if you played and we could meet you....
Hopefully you can<3

<3 Aly <3

Posted at March 25, 2007 5:14 PM by Alyssa Hutto

Hey Taylor!
Your awesome! I'm a hugh fan. I love love love your music(especially "Picture to Burn"). You are my role modle.I hope to be as great of a singer/songwrighter as you someday!

Posted at March 28, 2007 7:06 PM by Jacki

Hi Taylor!!!!!!!!!!

i love your song Teardrops on my Guitar.
i have three questions

1.Where did u go to middle school/high school
2.Who is your role model?
3.Do u want to sing with anybody?
u are my role model!!!!!!
will u e-mail me please at kara_6@myway.com
Thanks Kara Peace!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at March 30, 2007 8:35 PM by Kara

HAVE YOU MET REBA MCENTIRE AND IF YOU HAVE TELL HER I'M A HUGE FAN

Posted at March 31, 2007 7:58 PM by katie

hey taylor i love your song teardrops on my guitar! i wish i could be as big of star as you are.
please write back
amanda

Posted at March 31, 2007 9:12 PM by amanda

Taylor,

You are such an inspiration. You are so young, yet so mature and successful. Keep up the brilliant work. Everyone should be looking to you as a role model, mostly the people who don't.

- Andrea

Posted at April 1, 2007 10:37 PM by Andrea

Hey Taylor! I'm not your biggest fan but I do think you are very talented artist. I love what you sing about in your songs. I would enjoy coming to one of your concerts and meeting you, but your concerts aren't ever near me. I saw your music video of "Teardrops on my guitar," and it was awesome. I have gone through soo much already in my life, but hearing woderful songs and artists makes me feel happy and alive while I listen to them. I sang in a talent contest and I won. I am enspired to sing by great artists like you. Please keep singing forever!!

Posted at April 2, 2007 10:22 PM by Taylor

would u send me a cd of ur songs

krystal

Posted at April 5, 2007 4:43 PM by krystal

hey Taylor
i am your #1 fan, and i was just wondering if you could tell me how you got started in the Music buisness in Pennsylvania? becuase i want to be a singer just like you and i am 12 so i am thinking i need to get started with it now and i totally love music and i can play instruments so i am set i just need to know how to get started so if you could please help me out i would really LOVE it!!!!!

Kayla

P.s. could you PLEASE write me back? thanks bye

Posted at April 8, 2007 5:02 PM by Kayla

hey im a huge fan you are a great role model, for everyone!

Posted at April 9, 2007 1:39 PM by momo

Taylor~
hey, you're song, Teardrops on my guitar... Oh my goodness, I've so been there.Last night I kinda hit rock bottom, with prom coming up and all I'm kinda shy around the only guy I like and your song says it all. I listen to it every morning and sometimes it's on when I go to leave school. Thank you for being true. Tim McGraw was my first favorite.... love your music! So excited to get your CD.
Thanks again~
~ AmyH .

Posted at April 13, 2007 2:26 PM by Amy Hobbs

Taylor,

Do you have any concerts in Illinois this year.

Posted at April 13, 2007 3:53 PM by Jeff

Hi Taylor i love your song tear drops on my guitar!!!!!

Posted at April 15, 2007 2:39 PM by Kristen

where can i find teardrops on my guitar sheet music for piano? i've looked everywhere!

Posted at April 23, 2007 10:03 AM by lindsey

I really love your songs ,I think your the best.I wanted to know if you have a favorite or a best friend that is doing the same career as you.I have a top three favorites,Rascal Flatts,you,and Bucky Covington.

Posted at April 29, 2007 10:43 AM by shaylah

TAYLOR I JUST WANTED TO TELL U HOW MUCH I LOOK UP TO YOU.MY NAME IS KAITLIN AND I AM 11YRS OLD I LOVE COUNTRY MUSIC I HAVE A FEW FAVORITE ARTIST AND YOUR ONE OF THEM.YOUR THE SECOND FAVORITE AND KENNY CHESNEY IS MY FIRST O M G I WENT TO HIS CONCERT LAST SUMMER AND IT WAS SO AWESOME.I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GO THIS SUMMER THOU. HOPEFULLY YOU WILL COME IN CONCERT SOON SO I CAN SEE YOU I WOULD LOVE TO MEET YOU. YOU REMIND ME OF MY BIG SISTER BUT SHES KINDA MEAN TO ME. IMEAN AS FAR AS FOR YOU BEING ABSOLUTLY BEAUTIFUL LIKE MY SISTER.HOPEFULLY ONE DAY I CAN BE LIKE YOU I WOULD LOVE TO BECOME A COUNTRY SINGER.WELL I HAVE TO GET READY BED I HAVE SCHOOL TOMORROW ANYWAYS KEEP SAFE ANS STAY WELL YOUR ALLWAYS IN MY PRAYERS AND IN MY HEART. KAITLIN BOWEN

Posted at May 1, 2007 9:29 PM by KAITLIN BOWEN

hey taylor well 1st of all i love your music and i love the fact that u are not like other artist about how they like have to have there body guards surrounding them and about how they comlain on meeting people and u played in my hometowm which is in searcy arkansas and well i had tickets but i was sick on the night of your concert and i was so upset that i did not get to go but umm yeah i think it would be so awsome to meet u and all my friends was like oh my gosh i met taylor swift and u met my best friend her name is brooklyn but yeah um do u think that u will ever come back to arkansas like in little rock or searcy well i hope so and what my question is how did u get into singing like how did u make it as far as u have come !was it hard ?well thats my question !

Posted at May 4, 2007 3:38 PM by Lindz Hobbs

hey taylor i am in love with your song tears on my guitar it is sooo awesome i would love to meet you good luck with your music.

Posted at May 6, 2007 7:45 PM by morgan

hey taylor you are the bomb i love your song tear drops on my guitar your number1 do you think you can get me free tickets to one of your concerts please!!! love you sooo much

Posted at May 6, 2007 7:52 PM by morgan

i love you do you think you can get me free tickets to one of your concerts

Posted at May 6, 2007 8:00 PM by morgan

Hey! i just wanted to let you know that ur song tear drops on my guitar is my all time favorite song im having a hard time with "love" right now and it really hepls me express wat im feeling you are a great person and i Will always be there for you!!! Dont EVER stop writing songs they are so touching and moving. Ive been telling all my friends who are going thru the same thing to listen to your songs and they too have fallen in love with them
thank you so much!!!
your always in my prayers
~~lyss~~~

Posted at May 12, 2007 6:09 PM by lyss

heyy taylor sup i love ur sond tear drops on my gutiar i love u!!!!

Posted at May 18, 2007 5:16 PM by caitlyn gray

hey taylor do u like being a singer?your song teardrops on my guitar is awsome i think that u r very pretty and u r my role modle

Posted at May 28, 2007 3:09 PM by ashlyn

HEY TAYLOR...
MY NAME IS IESHA....
I JUS WANTED TELL YOU THAT I HAVE NOT HEARD ALL YOUR SONGS BUT I HEARD 'TEARDROPS ON MY GUITAR'
THAT IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS

Posted at June 24, 2007 11:29 PM by IESHA

Hi My name is Taylor Hamlett
Taylor you are a wonderful role model to me and Katie Jerrell. Taylor I love your song "Teardrops on my Guitar".That song really touches me and my friend Missy Salyers.Taylor I would love to meet you someday.

Posted at June 26, 2007 10:58 PM by Taylor Hamlett

So true it relates to me too i think that was an awesome question

Posted at June 28, 2007 11:17 PM by bailey

you are gr eat i went to your concert in spokane and i loved it i am ging to the one in spokane and i love the song i'd lie it is just so cool i love your site i hope i can be like you

Posted at July 2, 2007 9:28 PM by erin

Hello(can I say "Hig"? Tell me) I love your make to be. Your look, your eyes, your face, your songs, your music...I'm Italian and I leave in French. Think you that We can see and listen to you and your staff in Europe one of this Days? Thank you for your answer. I love you with emotions. Cordiality
Cosimo(or Cosmos for you)

Posted at July 3, 2007 12:30 AM by Cosimo(or Cosmos)

Hey Taylor,
I think ur super awesome an u have an amazing voice u r definetely 1 of my role models! I've heard u say a lot that u like giving autographs an meeting fans so since I'll probably never get to go 2 1 of ur concerts though I wish I could will you send me ur autograph please?!

Posted at July 3, 2007 3:20 PM by Jansen

i love your song teardrops on my guitar and i want to know why did "drew" pick the dark hair over you cause you are like really pretty and i want to know how to deal with my boyfriends friends liking me and always asking me out when they know that i go out with their best friend!!!
please write back soon!!

Posted at July 13, 2007 11:16 PM by brittany

Hey Taylor i just wantedd 2 say ur the greatest and at such a young age ur very lucky and i hope and wish u well in your carrer.

Posted at July 16, 2007 2:47 PM by Albert a.k.a.

I really want to meet you becasue you are my role model and you are teaching me how to live up my dream! I want to be a famous soccer player and play for the us womans soccer team. That is my dream!!! I also like to draw.
I REALLY WANT TO MEET YOU!!!! I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MUCH I WANT TO MEET YOU!!!

Posted at July 23, 2007 11:04 PM by Trisha Trentham

TAYLOR UR THE BEST SINGER/SONGWRITER EVER YOU'VE REALLY INSPIRED ME UR MY ROLE MODEL AND ALWAYS WILL BE I AM HERE FOR YOU 100% OF TIME U ROCK I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE U NEXT MONTH I WILL NEVER EVER FORGET THE DAY OF AUGUST 26, 2007 WHEN I GET TO MEET U MY SCHOOL'S CHORUS JUST SANG THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT A BASEBALL GAME AND IT WAS ABOUT A 2 HOUR DRIVE AND ALL THE WAY UP THERE WE WE'RE LISTENING TO YOUR SONG "OUR SONG" I AM SINGING TWO OF YOUR SONGS FOR MY SCHOOL'S TALENT SHOW
*CD out*
(OR AS YOU WOULD SAY)
LOVE LOVE LOVE
-T-

Posted at July 26, 2007 12:14 PM by CHELSEY DARR

hey taylor.. my name is makayla.. i'm from a small town in tx.. it's name is Knox City. you're my biggest fan/role model! i would give ANYTHING to meet you. i really like u and look up to u.. do u like being a role model to older teenage gurls? i'm 14. and I love you!!!! lol

Posted at August 3, 2007 10:20 PM by makayla

Taylor you are one of the most inspiring person I have ever met I want to be just like u when I get older thanks Taylor 4 being artest of the month

Posted at August 12, 2007 10:05 AM by Roxy

hey taylor u are a awsome singer
im 16 i need to know a place that go to get a record deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love to sing and write songs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i did my own cd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! called insperational dance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! call me 937 944 0657
i love your song called our song keep up the good work love ya

Posted at October 17, 2007 11:15 AM by daniel moore