21 years ago today on December 13, 1989 the world was blessed with the birth of Taylor Alison Swift. To date, she has sold over 16 million albums worldwide with 3 albums and 2 EPs. She has been listed as the 12th most powerful celebrity with earnings of $45 million. In 2010, she won 4 Grammy awards including the coveted Album of the Year. Taylor has won 72 awards and 131 nominations. Her latest album Speak Now sold 1 million copies in the first week. And one of her biggest accomplishments…she’s become an inspiration to millions of fans around the world.

Happy 21st Birthday Taylor! Thank you for being my rolemodel, for giving us inspiring and relatable music, for changing our lives, for teaching us to be Fearless, for encouraging us to Speak Now, and for being you.