Check out these exclusive photographs showcasing a lesser-known side of the ‘country music princess’ Taylor Swift, recently provided by photographer Andrew Orth, who happens to be the singer’s Pennsylvania neighbor.
Taylor Swift has been charming and adorable since childhood.
When Taylor Swift was four years old, photographer Andrew Orth photographed her through his camera lens. Taylor, a young girl with gorgeous silver hair, spent her upbringing on a large farm.
Taylor’s singing ability began to show around the age of six. She inherited her outstanding vocal abilities from her grandmother, an opera singer. Along with her passion for music, she takes horseback riding lessons every day after school.
Taylor, 12, stood amidst the meadows, her hair shimmering in the warm golden sunlight.
Taylor’s passion for music was evident from her early school years. She took vocal classes in school and even traveled to New York for acting and singing studies. Taylor decided to pursue a career in country music when she was only 10 years old. At the age of 11, she won a local music competition with her performance of LeAnn’s “Big Deal.”
When she was 14 years old, she began serious guitar lessons.
She also attends meetings with other music companies to discuss potential options for developing talent.
The talented young vocalist was quickly signed to RCA Records, but at the age of 15, Taylor opted to leave the label because she did not want other musicians to play her songs. The label required Taylor wait until she was 18 before recording her debut album.
Taylor began her career as a freelance vocalist, performing in a variety of venues such as cafes and talent showcases. Her big break occurred when Scott Borchetta, the head of DreamWorks Records, saw her ability while she was performing at a cafe.
When she was 16, she released her first single, “Tim McGraw”. The song, inspired by her high school sweetheart, peaked at number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 and sixth on the Billboard Country Music chart.
That same year, she released her debut album, a collection of 11 songs. Taylor really built a name for herself when she turned 18 with poignant love songs like “Love Story,” “You Belong With Me,” and “Fearless,” which helped her earn tremendous notoriety.
