20 Questions With Taylor Swift
She Discusses Dresses, Cover Tunes and Dream Duets
by cmt.com staff 11/12/2007
Taylor Swift hasn’t graduated from high school yet, but she’s already smart enough to know the secret to success in country music.
“I think the first thing you should know is that nobody in country music ‘made it’ the same way,” says the 17-year-old singer-songwriter who won the coveted Horizon Award at last week’s CMA Awards. “It’s all different. There’s no blueprint for success, and sometimes you just have to work at it. You should make sure that you know who you are as an artist and make sure it’s nothing like everyone else. It’s good to be inspired by other artists, but you should always make sure that you’ve got your own niche.”
Answering these questions from fans, she talks about learning dance moves from Kellie Pickler, the song that inspired “Tim McGraw” and why she’s going to skip college.
1. Who influenced you and why did you choose to make country music?
I was influenced early on by all of the great female country artists of the ’90s and all of the cool music they were putting out. Like Shania, Faith, the Dixie Chicks. It was such great music, and it completely drew me in to country music.
2. If you could record a duet with any country music star, who would it be?
I think Kenny Chesney or Garth Brooks would be the coolest duet partners. I look up to them so much for their work ethics. I was lucky enough to open up for Kenny on some shows this summer, and watching him work was so inspiring. He and Garth just represent true artists to me, and any project I could work with one of them would be an honor.
3. If you could tour with all women, which artists or bands of any genre would you like to go on the road with you?
Wow, out of all genres I would pick Rihanna and Brandi Carlile. You say “random.” I say “interesting.”
4. When you are not touring, what do you like to do for fun?
My best friend, Abigail, and I like to drive past our ex-boyfriends’ houses.
5. What did you remember the most about the night you filmed Brad Paisley’s video, “Online”?
I remember looking over at Kellie the whole time, trying to copy her dance moves. I’ll admit it: That girl can dance!
6. It’s so fun to see you come out on stage singing an Eminem cover and your version of Beyonce’s “Irreplaceable” rocks. Any plans to do a duet with a rap artist on an upcoming album?
Ha ha! I don’t know! I’m not planning anything like that right now, but I think the coolest thing in the world would be to do something with Jay-Z. When I was 11, I sang the national anthem at a 76ers game in Philly. Jay-Z was sitting courtside and gave me a high-five after I sang. I bragged about that for like a year straight. I love doing cover songs that nobody expects. When I went to live shows, I always loved stuff like that. I like it when something you wouldn’t expect to happen onstage happens — musically or visually. I think Sugarland does a great job of incorporating different surprises into their shows.
7. I love to sing but have a big problem with stage fright. Do you have any advice for me to conquer this problem?
I think everyone has that problem when they first start singing. In my opinion, the only way to conquer stage fright is to get up on stage and play. Every time you play another show, it gets better and better. I started singing in front of crowds when I was 10, and it was a little scary at first. Anything you’ve just started doing is going to be scary. Once, somebody told me to picture the audience in their underpants. Do not picture the audience in their underpants. That does not work. At all.
8. How has your home schooling experience helped or hindered your musical development?
My home schooling has been a great experience. I feel like I’ve had the best senior year possible. It’s awesome that I’ve been able to stay on the same path to graduating that I would’ve been on if I’d stayed in high school. I’m going to graduate this year, and I’m so excited about that. My education was always a big deal to me, and I’m so glad home schooling allowed me to keep it up.
9. Do you feel like you miss the so called normal life of a teenager?
I don’t, really. Of course, you’re always going to wonder about the road not taken, the dorm not taken and the sorority not taken. But if I wasn’t doing this, I would’ve missed out on the best moments I’ve ever known and the most wonderful life that I still can’t believe I get to live. I’m still friends with the same people I was friends with in high school, and I feel like I haven’t changed as a person.
20 Questions With Taylor SwiftShe Discusses Dresses, Cover Tunes and Dream Duetsby cmt.com staff 11/12/2007Taylor Swift hasn’t graduated from high school yet, but she’s already smart enough to know the secret to success in country music.“I think the first thing you should know is that nobody in country music ‘made it’ the same way,” says the 17-year-old singer-songwriter who won the coveted Horizon Award at last week’s CMA Awards. “It’s all different. There’s no blueprint for success, and sometimes you just have to work at it. You should make sure that you know who you are as an artist and make sure it’s nothing like everyone else. It’s good to be inspired by other artists, but you should always make sure that you’ve got your own niche.”Answering these questions from fans, she talks about learning dance moves from Kellie Pickler, the song that inspired “Tim McGraw” and why she’s going to skip college.1. Who influenced you and why did you choose to make country music?I was influenced early on by all of the great female country artists of the ’90s and all of the cool music they were putting out. Like Shania, Faith, the Dixie Chicks. It was such great music, and it completely drew me in to country music.2. If you could record a duet with any country music star, who would it be?I think Kenny Chesney or Garth Brooks would be the coolest duet partners. I look up to them so much for their work ethics. I was lucky enough to open up for Kenny on some shows this summer, and watching him work was so inspiring. He and Garth just represent true artists to me, and any project I could work with one of them would be an honor.3. If you could tour with all women, which artists or bands of any genre would you like to go on the road with you?Wow, out of all genres I would pick Rihanna and Brandi Carlile. You say “random.” I say “interesting.”4. When you are not touring, what do you like to do for fun?My best friend, Abigail, and I like to drive past our ex-boyfriends’ houses.5. What did you remember the most about the night you filmed Brad Paisley’s video, “Online”?I remember looking over at Kellie the whole time, trying to copy her dance moves. I’ll admit it: That girl can dance!6. It’s so fun to see you come out on stage singing an Eminem cover and your version of Beyonce’s “Irreplaceable” rocks. Any plans to do a duet with a rap artist on an upcoming album?Ha ha! I don’t know! I’m not planning anything like that right now, but I think the coolest thing in the world would be to do something with Jay-Z. When I was 11, I sang the national anthem at a 76ers game in Philly. Jay-Z was sitting courtside and gave me a high-five after I sang. I bragged about that for like a year straight. I love doing cover songs that nobody expects. When I went to live shows, I always loved stuff like that. I like it when something you wouldn’t expect to happen onstage happens — musically or visually. I think Sugarland does a great job of incorporating different surprises into their shows.7. I love to sing but have a big problem with stage fright. Do you have any advice for me to conquer this problem?
I think everyone has that problem when they first start singing. In my opinion, the only way to conquer stage fright is to get up on stage and play. Every time you play another show, it gets better and better. I started singing in front of crowds when I was 10, and it was a little scary at first. Anything you’ve just started doing is going to be scary. Once, somebody told me to picture the audience in their underpants. Do not picture the audience in their underpants. That does not work. At all.
8. How has your home schooling experience helped or hindered your musical development?
My home schooling has been a great experience. I feel like I’ve had the best senior year possible. It’s awesome that I’ve been able to stay on the same path to graduating that I would’ve been on if I’d stayed in high school. I’m going to graduate this year, and I’m so excited about that. My education was always a big deal to me, and I’m so glad home schooling allowed me to keep it up.
9. Do you feel like you miss the so called normal life of a teenager?
I don’t, really. Of course, you’re always going to wonder about the road not taken, the dorm not taken and the sorority not taken. But if I wasn’t doing this, I would’ve missed out on the best moments I’ve ever known and the most wonderful life that I still can’t believe I get to live. I’m still friends with the same people I was friends with in high school, and I feel like I haven’t changed as a person.
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