My mother and I were in the car (her old Patriot Blue PT Cruizer which she no longer has). It was my Sophomore year of high school. We were driving into Boston. My mother had recently become a fan of country music so Country 102.5 was on the radio. Taylor Swift's "Tim McGraw" came on the radio. I kept asking my mother what the hell the song was about because I didn't know who Tim McGraw was at the time (I know! GASP!). Wow, has so much changed.
After that I watched the video for Tim McGraw, bought Taylor's album and her music could be heard blasting from my blue stereo for many months after purchase. At that time I also fell in love with The Wreckers, and with Miranda Lambert. Both country duos/artists. And then began my new love of modern country music.
It's been a blur. I slowly integrated Country Music into the lives of the people around me and many of my friends are huge fans as well now. We would go to various country concerts and defend our love whenever it was questioned.
I am rambling. It's been a long road. Taylor is no longer 15, and I am no longer 16. Today she is 20 and I am 21. She is no longer a young country singer, but a mature pop star who claims to be a country star. I am thankful that her stardom has brought more attention to Country Music as it is today, but many people do not even consider her country. At points she is, but for the most part, I'd even take that title away from her.
Her music is still great (Except the Pop version of You Belong With Me! Gah the original is so much better) Anyway, even though I refuse to be a "huge" fan anymore because I don't respect the way she has gone about her career. I will still love her music. Happy birthday T-Swizzle!
I can't believe I just wrote all that about Taylor Swift and Country Music. Without even mentioning Sugarland! But alas, that will be for another time, another blog.
Good Day to You!
Alice Shea
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