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Taylor Swift
Posted on February 20, 2007 at 6:06 AM
Today's Fan Question: You have been an inspiration to me. I myself am a 17-year-old aspiring county singer. For teenagers like me who are hoping to become big singers and face the bumpy road to success, what do you suggest we do right now to prepare for a career in music and achieve the same success that you have?" Jason Bleau, Quinebaug, CT
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Taylor: That's a really cool question. I started planning this out when I was 10 years old. I seriously went over everything that I could possibly do, all my options and started playing at festivals and fairs and karaoke contests. My advice to you is that you is to play anywhere you possibly can. Find something that will make you different. Are you one of those guys that wears a cowboy hat on stage, are you one of those guys that plays guitar? What do you do that makes you different? What's your thing?When you come to Nashville — which is pretty much what you have to do, by the way — what do you have to offer? Hopefully you make it because there really aren't many young, male country singers in the business at all, which makes me very sad. Good luck to you. When you get to Nashville, good luck.
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I've been reading these everyday.
Good advice. I'd like to add to this: Jason, if you're serious about it and are moving to Nashville in the future, heck even if you just want to sing country for fun and are in the Nashville area, be sure to look me up, because I'm moving there myself. If you ever want to be an opener at some small shows for me in the Nashville area, I may be able to help you out. My sites up this weekend so be sure to check that out. (linked to my name)
Posted at February 20, 2007 6:21 PM by Lucas Wynne
omg i love that song to
"a four letter word and i was concerned"
hahaha
im just a country nerd:P
Posted at February 20, 2007 6:42 PM by Shannan
what got you in to singing country songs? what inspires you the most?
Posted at February 20, 2007 6:53 PM by nick parent
Taylor, I have curly blonde hair, blue eyes, I write songs and sing (in the shower or when its just my family or friends. Alot of people compare me to you but I say thats a far cry from reality. I don't think I could ever be as pretty as you. Your songs are fantastic and mine have been called great by friends. People say you are really nice and down to earth. They say you don't have the normal celebrity thing where the persons all uptight and stuff. They say its easy to get autogragh from you because they aren't so scared. They say something about you is almost calming and you smell nice. God blessed you and sorta blessed me. No matter what you will always be perfect. If only I could be half as good as you I'd be satisfied. By the way I'm only 13 so don't think this is from some freaky old person. It's just a hopeful fan saying how much you have inspired her. Thanks.
Posted at February 20, 2007 9:59 PM by Rielye
got any tips on recording gear for demo cds
Posted at February 21, 2007 12:12 AM by chris
Taylor, i'm 14 and i'm a really big fan of yours. i want to be a singer really bad and i know that i should sing anywhere i can but my town never holds any kind of talent shows and my parents hate to travel and i can't go any where. my voice is really strong and i need to be on stage. that's my place in life do you think you could help me out or give me a suggestion about what i should do!! Briana Curry
Posted at February 21, 2007 4:44 PM by Briana Curry
That was graet adivice!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank u!!!!!!!!!! U have helped me a lot to think about what to do to hopefuly become a country singer!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted at February 21, 2007 7:23 PM by Brandi Edwards
hey taylor, all my friends tell me i'm a great singer but my music teacher always gives solos to totally tonedeaf kids of his friends!!!!! any advice? (i no u probably dont have time for 12 year olds, but u no, just in case)
Posted at February 24, 2007 1:50 PM by maddie, age 12
I really like your music.I think you are the coolest person in the world!
How do you get started when you write a song?
Posted at February 24, 2007 8:50 PM by Aubree
Hey I really love ur voice and all ur songs. I was wondering as you we succeeding how did you have stage fright when you fist started singing and when you were at the "Grand Ole Oprey" in the Big wooden circle?
Posted at February 25, 2007 12:07 PM by Mary Lee
taylor i love your music and i think your really hot
Posted at February 27, 2007 10:40 AM by austin crowe
Taylor Swift i just love your song: Tear drops on my guitar it makes me feel comfortable when i listen to it. I also know that their is another girl out there that is thinking what i'm thinking.
Posted at March 6, 2007 5:14 PM by Kasey Lewis
Taylor I'm a 13 year old, i have curly brown hair
and green eyes. I also write songs and can sorta sing , but I have a serios case of stage fright.
My parents can hear me in the shower and say I can really sing, is there any way you could help me? love ya Jacque.H.
Posted at March 11, 2007 10:10 PM by Jacquelyn Horn
Dear Taylor,
I love to sing. And people say I sound like you and that makes me feel great. But the thing is that I don't like to sing in front of alot of people. I have a singing coach and shes says that you just have to not think about it. But I didn't do the school talent show because of it. I need to know how to get over it. That would be great, and then maybe some day I could meet you.
Yours truely
Emma S.
p.s. I am only 11 years old and one day I want t be like you.
Posted at March 19, 2007 3:44 PM by Emma Sturtevant
Dear Taylor,
I love to sing. And people say I sound like you and that makes me feel great. But the thing is that I don't like to sing in front of alot of people. I have a singing coach and shes says that you just have to not think about it. But I didn't do the school talent show because of it. I need to know how to get over it. That would be great, and then maybe some day I could meet you.
Yours truely
Emma S.
Posted at March 19, 2007 3:48 PM by Emma Sturtevant
Hey Taylor, i was wondering if you would ever consider writing music with one of your fan? our maybe buy one of their song? i was wondering because i think you and your producers would be very interested in my writing/singing abilities!:D
Thankyou Taylor
XxOo
<3always-KelsiMari
Posted at March 27, 2007 4:21 PM by KelsiMari
hey taylor im kaylee and im 12 i need advice i love singing but i can't even sing in front of the guy i really like i can sing in front of everyone but him and how do i get a music career and im learning to play guitar you are my role model i never wanted to be a singer until i found out about you but now its my dream and i plan on going to nashville soon i wanna make a demo c.d. but i dunno how or where or what to sing and i love writing songs so much its my favorite thing to do i also write songs about what i feel if im mad i write songs that show those feelings and i wrote a song about a guy but i dunno how to talk to him hes 15 and im 12 so its a ig age difference!!!!!
<3lovelovelove<3
-K-
Posted at March 27, 2007 10:15 PM by kaylee
taylor swift you are my favorite singer af all time.my friends say that i'm obsessed.i really want to become a famous country singer.i don't know how to become famous though.it's my dream.i can't go to nashville to become a singer.my family, friends, and other people say i sing good,but my choir won't pick me for a solo.in fifth grade i went to wv all-state childrens' chorus.can you please help me become a famous country singer.i'm 12.
Posted at April 1, 2007 3:29 PM by holly
Hey Taylor!!! I'm Pamela i'm 10 years old i love to sing and play the guitar because you inspired me but i'm a bit shy.What do you think i should do to counquer my fears ?
Posted at May 5, 2007 1:24 AM by pamela herrera
Do you know any music producers in the Atlanta area? We are looking for a producer.
thank you
Jessica Charles
Posted at May 26, 2007 10:15 PM by Jessica Charles
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Just to let you peoples know, i would like to tell Rodney Atkins that his song Watching you is the best one that he has ever made ! i am really in love with it ! dont ask why but i am ! just let him know that i really like his music !
Posted at February 20, 2007 11:28 AM by Mary