Taylor Swift
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Early Life and Beginnings

This timeline outlines the key events and milestones in Taylor Swift's early life, from her birth to her initial steps into the music industry.
Birth
December 13, 1989
Taylor Alison Swift was born in West Reading, Pennsylvania, and was named after the singer-songwriter James Taylor.
First Performance
Age 10
Taylor had her first real performance on a stage, marking the beginning of her interest in performing.
Received First Guitar
Age 12
Taylor received a guitar for Christmas, which she has mentioned was her favorite present that year. She also started writing her own songs around this time.
Learned to Play Guitar
2001
Taylor began learning to play the guitar and started taking inspiration from country music artists such as The Dixie Chicks and Shania Twain.
Moved to Nashville
2004
Taylor and her family moved to Hendersonville, Tennessee, to pursue a career in country music with labels in nearby Nashville.