# 7 Fun Facts About Taylor Swift [_**Source: Ronald Woan from Redmond, WA, USA**_](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Taylor_Swift_Speak_Now_Tour_2011_4.jpg) Music has the power to move and inspire people all over the world. Messages of empowerment, inspiration, and joy have long-lasting impacts on the people who listen to them. And no one knows this better than [**fans of Taylor Swift**](https://www.rebelgirls.com/products/100-inspiring-young-changemakers) — or Swifties, as they’re affectionately known. Creating meaningful music since 2006, Taylor Swift is a household name, and it’s likely your Rebel has heard of her (if she hasn’t already learned everything there is to know about her). There’s so much more to love about Taylor than just her music, like her deep appreciation for her fans, her commitment to giving back, and her dedication to [**living her life out loud and encouraging others**](https://www.rebelgirls.com/products/growing-up-powerful-journal) to do the same. To help you introduce your Rebel to Taylor Swift or join in a conversation about her, take a look at a few things you may not know. From the fun names for her cats to her lucky number and record-breaking wins, these seven facts are sure to capture your daughter’s attention. --- [_**Source: GabboT**_](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Taylor_Swift_103_(18118974610).jpg) ## Taylor got into music early on. Take it from Tay-Tay, it’s never too soon to start pursuing your passion and working toward your big dreams. At nine years old, Taylor first started taking singing lessons. She credits other incredible artists like Joni Mitchell and [**Shania Twain**](https://americansongwriter.com/exploring-taylor-swifts-biggest-musical-influences/) as a couple of her earliest influences. Listen to a story about [**Joni** **Mitchell on the _Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls_ Podcast**](https://www.rebelgirls.com/podcast/joni-mitchell-read-by-carianne-brinkman). --- .jpg) [_**Source: Eva Rinaldi**_](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Taylor_Swift_(6966861583).jpg) ## **She rerecorded four of her original albums.** Taylor didn’t have the opportunity to purchase her original recordings from the record label that owned them, but she didn’t let that stop her. Beginning in 2020, she **[rerecorded her original albums](https://www.vox.com/culture/22278732/taylor-swift-re-recording-1989-speak-now-enchanted-mine-master-rights-scooter-braun)**, calling each of them “Taylor’s Version.” So far, she’s released [**_Fearless_, _Speak Now_, _Red_, and _1989_**](https://www.today.com/popculture/music/taylor-swift-rerecording-album-releases-rcna122494), with two more to come. --- _[**Source: Eva Rinaldi**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Taylor_Swift_-_Speak_Now_World_Tour_Sydney_2012.jpg)_ ## **Her cats are famous.** Olivia Benson, Meredith Grey, and Benjamin Button are not only famous fictional characters, but they’re also the names of Taylor’s cats. It’s clear that she’s a proud cat mom and these furry [**animal friends**](https://www.rebelgirls.com/products/rebel-girls-animal-allies) hold a special place in her heart. She’s featured them in her music videos, on **[magazine covers](https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/music/taylor-swifts-benjamin-button-is-times-cover-cat-of-the-year-7e3fbd5b)**, and in her song lyrics. --- [_**Source: Raph_PH**_](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:HAIMO2210722_(30_of_51)_(52232595478)_Cropped.jpg) ## In 2024, she made Grammy history. Taylor Swift has made record-breaking moves throughout her career. In 2024, she received her [**fourth Album of the Year award**](https://ew.com/taylor-swift-breaks-record-most-album-of-the-year-wins-grammys-2024-8557204#:~:text=Taylor%20Swift%20wins%20Album%20of%20the%20Year%20at%20Grammys%202024%2C%20breaking%20record) for _Midnight_. She is the first woman to break this record, and the first artist ever in Grammy history! --- [_**Source: Paolo V**_](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Taylor_Swift_Eras_08092023-589.jpg) ## **Her favorite number is 13.** Although there are superstitions about the number 13 being unlucky, Taylor Swift has claimed it as her favorite. In 2009, she explained that the number holds significance for her personally and professionally — **[she turned 13 on Friday the 13th](https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/09/entertainment/taylor-swift-13-travis-kelce/index.html)**, and her first album went gold for 13 weeks. --- [_**Source: Paolo V**_](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Taylor_Swift_The_Eras_Tour_Fearless_Set_Era_(53109823085).jpg) ## **She gives back to the community.** In addition to being a musical superstar, Taylor is known for [**giving back to the community**](https://www.rebelgirls.com/blog/how-to-pay-it-forward). During her Eras Tour, she made several **[donations to food banks](https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/13/business/taylor-swift-food-bank-donations/index.html)** across the United States, and it appears that those charitable acts were gifts that kept on giving. She **[inspired others](https://www.rebelgirls.com/blog/25-inspirational-quotes-for-girls-to-build-confidence)** to make contributions and brought additional awareness to the cause. --- [**Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dephisticate**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Taylor_Swift_2011crop.jpg) ## **She has 10 albums (and counting).** Throughout her career, Taylor has released 10 original albums, and she is not done yet. Her 11th studio album, _The Tortured Poets Department_ is coming out on April 19, 2024. Her musical journey has been an inspiring one. Learn more about her by visiting **[Rebel Girls’ “Taylor Swift: Dreaming in Lyrics”](https://www.rebelgirls.com/podcast/taylor-swift-dreaming-in-lyrics)**. --- While Taylor Swift began in the country genre, her crossover to pop and beyond empowered young girls everywhere. Her journey is living proof that girls and women are multifaceted. The message is this: you can be a pop star and a philanthropist and are never limited to being one thing. You can find joy and success when you follow your dreams, do what you love, and stay true to yourself. Go ahead and share these Tay-Tay facts with your little Swiftie, or put her to the test. How many of these fun facts did she already know? Taylor is an inspiration and a great example of the fulfillment and contentment that comes from marching to the beat of your own song.