Taylor Swift

Having taken on the role of country music's new sweetheart, singer/songwriter Taylor Swift has captivated audiences with her autobiographical lyrics and accessible pop sound. After releasing her eponymous debut album in 2006, which she wrote as a freshman in high school, she immediately captured a young audience with themes of teenage angst, young love and the insecurities of growing up. Each of her subsequent albums, has peaked at number one on on sales charts in the US, proving that her songwriting formula is not only relatable, but also highly effective for selling records.