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By Emily Christianson, Todd Martens, Denise Martin, Jevon Phillips and Sarah Jersild Forget Nashville, Taylor Swift is one of the biggest things in pop music. The young country artist has crossed over, to say the least, appealing to audiences that are comfortable with a little twang, as well as a bit of John Mayer. Whether it's appearing on "Saturday Night Live" or rapping at award shows, Swift has risen to the top by mixing in a little Hollywood gloss with her two-step.
By Emily Christianson, Todd Martens, Denise Martin, Jevon Phillips and Sarah Jersild Forget Nashville, Taylor Swift is one of the biggest things in pop music. The young country artist has crossed over, to say the least, appealing to audiences that are comfortable with a little twang, as well as a bit of John Mayer. Whether it's appearing on "Saturday Night Live" or rapping at award shows, Swift has risen to the top by mixing in a little Hollywood gloss with her two-step. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
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