From growing up as a small, country girl in Reading, PA to becoming a leading contemporary recording artist, Taylor Swift has been very successful in her career. In addition, she has been able to seamlessly switch over her genre of music from country to pop. Along with many other recording artists, Taylor Swift has faced some struggles in her career, but through it all, she has shown that she is able to “shake it off” — both the people and the things that try to bring her down. Here’s a look at her evolution as an artist.

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