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Taylor Swift was the top-selling recording artist of 2008. And, she’s only 19 years old. We talk to Swift about what it means to be a young star, her upcoming Saturday Night Live gig, and how she feels about her high-profile awards show appearances.
Taylor Swift was the top-selling recording artist of 2008. According to Forbes, she’s the 69th most powerful celebrity in America. She was recently nominated for more American Music Awards than any other artist this year. And, she’s only 19 years old. We talk to Swift about what it means to be a young star, her upcoming Saturday Night Live hosting gig, and how she feels about her high-profile awards show appearances.