“All Too Well (Ten Minute Version)” just got nominated for the Video of the Year at the VMAs, and none of us are surprised. After all, it’s Taylor Swift’s world, and we’re just living in it.
While we’re waiting for Taytay’s next re-recording (or another surprise album? or a tour? WHO KNOWS?), a new pack of young musicians are rising. And they’re proud to say that they grew up with her music! You can tell by how their songs sound and how they write their lyrics.
These artists are trying to find a place in this world and we can’t wait to see the magic they’re about to make. (Get that reference? 👀) Here are some Swifties who are following in her footsteps. Taylor loves them and you should give them a listen!
Olivia Rodrigo
She needs no introduction. At 19, Olivia already has three Grammy awards! Olivia’s 2021 hit “driver’s license”, got the whole world mad. Her debut album, SOUR, broke records after records. The true Swiftie that she is, she interpolated reputation’s closing track, “New Year’s Day” in her song “1 step forward, 3 steps back”. And she also gave credits to Taylor in her hit single, “deja vu”. It’s literally “Cruel Summer”’s twin.
One of her favorite TS songs: “Picture to Burn”
Biggest Swiftie moment:
She met her! She’s living the dream.
Listen to her songs here.
Conan Gray
Conan is creating the best pop songs and you should check it out. You can definitely tell that he’s a Swiftie through his music. His songs have got Speak Now’s storytelling but they sound like they’re from 1989! His newest album Superache will literally give you chills.
One of his favorite TS songs: “Teardrops on My Guitar”
Biggest Swiftie moment:
Taylor got OBSESSED with his album, Kid Krow!
Listen to his songs here.
Sabrina Carpenter
She’s rumored to be the blonde girl from Olivia’s “driver’s license”. But even before that teenage drama, Sabrina was already a Swiftie. At such a young age, she covered some of Taylor’s hits like “Safe and Sound” and “Picture to Burn”. She recently dropped her new album called emails i can’t send and it’s heartbreakingly good!
One of her favorite TS songs: “Nothing New”
Biggest Swiftie moment:
Taylor gave her Red TV’s scarf and ring!
Listen to her songs here.
Girl in Red
This indie-pop artist is a queer icon. Her hit songs “I Wanna Be Your Girlfriend” and “We Fell in Love in October” were certified gold by the RIAA. Her debut album, If I Could Make It Go Quiet, is critically and commercially successful. It even received three Norwegian Grammy Awards. And Blondie has this ON REPEAT!
One of her favorite TS songs: “august”
Biggest Swiftie moment:
Blondie called her album SPECTACULAR.
Listen to her songs here.
Maisie Peters
Maisie is the singer-songwriter behind the 2021 hit song, “Psycho”. She is under Gingerbread Man Records by Ed Sheeran. Her recent album, You Signed Up For This is a bop! From the vocals to the melodies, everything sounds so GOOD. And her “betty” cover received praise from Blondie herself.
One of her favorite TS songs: “Back to December”
Biggest Swiftie moment:
Taylor called her ‘angel face’.
Listen to her songs here.
Gracie Abrams
This girl grew up with Taylor Swift’s music. She is a singer-songwriter who loves putting out the most painful songs in the world like “I miss you, I’m sorry”. Her latest album, This Is What It Feels Like is angelic! She also loves doing covers of TS songs like “my tears ricochet”.
One of her favorite TS songs: “New Year’s Day”
Biggest Swiftie moment:
We’re just so jealous.
Listen to her songs here.
Clairo
Clairo started recording covers when she was only thirteen. She rose to prominence when the music video of her lo-fi single “Pretty Girl” went viral in 2017. Her second album, Sling, debuted in the Top 20 of the US Billboard last year. She won Best New Act at the NME Awards in 2020 and met Taylor there! And yes, she cried uncontrollably.
One of her favorite TS songs: “Back to December”
Biggest Swiftie moment:
IDK how she survived being that near her!
Listen to her songs here.
Griff
This 21-year-old was named the Rising Star at the 2021 Brit Awards becoming one of its youngest winners. Her debut mixtape One Foot in Front of the Other is commercially and critically acclaimed. Taylor LOVED her song “Shade of Yellow” and even told her fans to stream this “unique, adventurous, and brilliant” artist.
One of her favorite TS songs: “the last great american dynasty”
Biggest Swiftie moment:
Lord, when?
Listen to her songs here.
Taylor Swift really made her mark in the music industry and is continuing to set the bar. Her influence will remain FOREVER & ALWAYS!
Do you know other artists who love TS? Share it in the comments, you guys!
