10 Taylor Swift Facts to Light Up Your Night
Whether you’re a die-hard Swiftie or just learning to decode Easter eggs one glittered clue at a time, Taylor Swift is a living legend who never stops surprising us. At Mixtape Candles, we celebrate iconic music and the memories it sparks—so of course, we had to honor Taylor with a roundup of fascinating facts and trivia that even the most loyal fans might not know.
Here are 10 Taylor Swift facts to light up your next candle-lit listening session:
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1. She Wrote a Novel at Age 14
Before she was penning chart-toppers, Taylor wrote a 350-page novel during middle school. While it’s never been published (yet!), it shows her passion for storytelling started early.
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2. Taylor Was the First Country Artist to Win an MTV VMA
When she won Best Female Video in 2009 for “You Belong With Me,” Taylor became the first-ever country artist to snag a VMA. And yes—it’s the one that Kanye moment happened during.
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3. Her Lucky Number Isn’t Just a Gimmick
Taylor’s obsession with the number 13 isn’t just for show. She was born on December 13th, turned 13 on a Friday the 13th, and her first No. 1 song had a 13-second intro. Fans love hunting for “13” Easter eggs in her work.
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4. She Used to Live on a Christmas Tree Farm
Yep, that dreamy “Christmas Tree Farm” song? Totally autobiographical. Taylor grew up on a real Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania before moving to Nashville.
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5. Her Cat Olivia Benson Is Technically Worth Millions
Named after Mariska Hargitay’s character on Law & Order: SVU, Taylor’s Scottish Fold cat Olivia has starred in commercials and endorsements valued at over $90 million. That’s one pampered feline.
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6. She’s an Uncredited Writer on a Calvin Harris Hit
Under the pseudonym Nils Sjöberg, Taylor co-wrote “This Is What You Came For” with then-boyfriend Calvin Harris. Fans uncovered the truth later—and yes, she now proudly claims the credit.
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7. She Holds the Record for Most Top 10 Debuts in One Week
In 2022, Taylor’s Midnights era smashed streaming records. All 10 of the top spots on the Billboard Hot 100 were held by songs from the same album—an industry first.
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8. There’s a Taylor Swift Course at Harvard
Several universities, including NYU, Stanford, and Harvard, have offered courses dedicated to studying Taylor’s lyrics, impact, and cultural influence. Talk about scholarly Swifties!
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9. She’s a Directorial Talent in the Making
Taylor has directed several of her own music videos, but she’s also working on her feature film debut with Searchlight Pictures. Move over, Greta Gerwig—Taylor’s got a story to tell.
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10. She Wrote a Song in Just 20 Minutes That Became a No. 1 Hit
“Blank Space” was written in a mere 20 minutes, according to Taylor and her co-writer Max Martin. Proof that genius doesn’t always need time—just inspiration and maybe a lit candle or two.
