Celebration Essay
by Tianna Zondervan
There
are few celebrities more influential that Taylor Swift. Several girls,
including myself, look up to her as a musician and as a person with
great morals.
The
first time I heard of Taylor Swift, about four years ago, my sister was
talking about a new CD she’d bought. After uploading it to iTunes, I
gave one of the songs a listen. A very relaxed country song flowed out
of the speakers. I knew immediately that I liked this girl’s music
style, which was ironic, since I’m not a country fan. My sister gave me
the CD eventually, and I continued to fall in love with Taylor Swift’s
music.
As
time went on, Taylor Swift gained popularity. I’d learned more about
her attitude towards life as I listened to more of her CDs. Her beliefs
were evident in the songs she wrote. One day last year, I watched a
documentary of her life. I learned things I’d never known. As a young
girl, Taylor was bullied because she had such big ambitions. Despite
this, she continued to pursue her dreams of singing.
Taylor
was refused by several record companies, but continued until she was
finally signed. Taylor teaches me to never give up. Life will knock you
down, but you just have to get up and keep going.
Taylor
Swift makes such catchy songs. The best part of the songs is the fact
that she writes them herself, with the guitar that she taught herself to
play. I have such respect for songwriters because it takes a lot to
express yourself in a song. She does just that, and her songs are always
real. They’re about a range of topics, from love-songs, to sad-songs,
to fun melodies. She can write write a song about someone she doesn’t
like at all, but manage to keep the song classy and respectful. I admire
that.
Taylor
Swift expanded her fan-base until she became a household name. She has
won several awards, but never expects anything. It’s evident that she’s a
sweet girl. She reminds me that even the greatest amount of success
does not give you the right to be cocky. Taylor is constantly thanking
her fans and all the people that make her success possible.
Another
one of my favorite things about Taylor is she has always encouraged
girls to be happy with who they are. Confidence is something I think the
majority of girls could work on. Taylor is always telling others to
take risks, to be true to themselves. Her clothing is always stylish,
but modest. Compromising her morals is just not an option for her. She
is beautiful, from the inside out.
Taylor
Swift is a fantastic person. She has never let the world change her.
She knows who she is and sticks to herself. I look up her as a musician
and as a creature of God. Her optimism inspires me to be a better
musician and a better Christian.
