Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift was born on December 13, 1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania, USA. Influenced by her grandmother, a professional opera singer, she aspired to be a country singer from a young age. She began writing lyrics at age 10, and at age 11, she sent demo tapes to numerous record companies, but received poor reviews. She continued to submit songs she wrote with local songwriters, eventually signing with Big Machine Records, an independent record label specializing in country music. In 2006, she released her debut single, "Tim McGraw," and debut album, "Taylor Swift." The album sold over 60,000 copies in its first week. Her 2007 single, "Our Song," topped the country charts for six consecutive weeks. Her 2008 album, "Fearless," reached number one on the Billboard 200, and a portion of the song "Change" from the album was used as the cheer song for the U.S. Olympic team at the Beijing Olympics. At the 52nd Grammy Awards, she won four awards, including Best Album. Her 2009 album "Speak Now" and her 2012 album "RED" both sold over one million copies in their first week, making her the first female artist to achieve this feat. At the American Music Awards held on the 24th of last month, she won four awards, including Artist of the Year. She appeared at the awards ceremony carrying a TOD'S Signature clutch. She also carries the brand's Selah bag in her personal life. She is known for her romantic relationships, drawing attention for her lyrics based on her own experiences. She has dated Joe Jonas, Taylor Lautner, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Harry Styles, and has written songs about them. She is also popular as a fashion icon, known for her simple style that takes advantage of her 180cm frame. Her hair and makeup have been featured in numerous fashion magazines.