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Well, maybe “stuns” is a strong word – but at least, for once, country phenom Taylor Swift doesn’t look like she just walked into a giant surprise party.

The 22-year-old looks trendy and polished on the February cover of VOGUE - her straightened, blonde locks certainly dull her down to look much more mainstream, which kind of bums me out.  I’m not a huge T.Swift fan (don’t get me wrong, I’m sure she’s a super nice girl, but I just can stomach anymore of the “Who me!?!?” act), but I have always liked that she has a different look about her – this picture has her looking like some kind of a Gweneth Paltrow wannabe.

Personally, I’m more looking forward to the rumored March cover girl – Adele!

She’s done it again, ladies and gentlemen!

At the American Music Awards last night, country artist Taylor Swift went home with several more AMA statuettes for her collection, but this time she took home the pièce de résistance – the AMA for Artist of the Year!

The 21-year-old singer was also crowned Favorite Female Country Artist and Favorite Country Album, as only teenaged girls were allowed to cast ballots in this years voting for the AMAs.  ;)

From the podium, Swift thanked her fans, family and “the little sister she never had”, Selena Gomez.  Insert “awww” or “uuugh”

Now, I get that Taylor’s a country icon and all, but with the breakout year that Adele has had (not to mention her vastly superior vocal talent), wouldn’t she be the more appropriate choice for Artist of the Year?

Did the AMAs get it right?  Who do you think should’ve taken home the title of Artist of the Year?

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And yes, that is news.

Country singer Taylor Swift debuted her precious bundle of joy Meredith, on her Facebook page earlier today and the little gal definitely warrants an “awwwww”.

Because nothing says “I’m single and in my 20′s” like getting yourself a feline friend.

Swift is up for several CMA’s this week, including the coveted “Entertainer of the Year” award.  Maybe she’ll pull a Paris Hilton and show up with Meredith peeking out of her purse!

Now that would be newsworthy.

For her parents!

Talk about the ultimate Daddy’s girl; country super star, Taylor Swift threw down 2.5 million smackers for a 5,601 square-foot Antebellum house for her parents, in her now-hometown of Nashville, TN.

Andrea and Scott Swift’s new casa features four spacious bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, a gorgeous formal dining room, multiple sitting areas, and a cement pond (that’s a swimming pool for those of you not versed in “southern speak”).

Happy housewarming!

Check Out Pictures of the House Below…

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Billboard Magazine officially announced this week that country recording artist Taylor Swift will be receiving the “Woman of the Year” award at the 2011 Billboard Women in Music event on Dec. 2 in New York City.

Raise your hand if you’re surprised.

Swift, who’s sold more records than, well, anyone in the past year, is the youngest artist to ever receive this honor – and it makes sense:  At 21, she’s already won four Grammy Awards, gone quintuple platinum and been bum-rushed onstage by an angry hip-hop artist.  So yeah, she’s pretty advanced.

According to Bill Werde, Billboard’s Editorial Director,

Taylor has shown the power of good songwriting with music that has transcended genres, and we’re thrilled to recognize all of her successes over the past year by honoring her with the Billboard Woman of the Year Award… At the young age of 21, Taylor has already made a major impact on music and has been an incredible role model for aspiring singers/songwriters and young women everywhere.  I look forward to watching her career continue to flourish in the years to come.

Kind of makes you want to get up off the couch and do something, don’t it?

Congrats Taylor!

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Country star Taylor Swift is donating $500K to the flood victims in her hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. The destructive flood left 30 people dead and more than $1 billion on estimated damages.

Taylor said, “I honestly could not believe what was happening to the city and the people I love so dearly … I have always been proud to be a Nashvillian, but especially now, seeing the love that runs through this city when there are people in crisis.”

Taylor is such a sweet girl and her actions will help raise even more money for flood relief. If you want to join Taylor and help go to the Red Cross HERE.

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Singer/songwriter Taylor Swift, who graces the cover of the special issue of People, is considered by the magazine the most intriguing person of the year 2009. The 20 year-old country star had an amazing year: her album “Fearless” is the top selling of the year, a sold-out tour and she won the biggest award in country music for “Best Entertainer Of The Year”.

Taylor won’t let success change her or blind her. She wants to be the same humble girl and continue to evolve but don’t expect her to go out partying because that is just not her style. Taylor is a hard working girl!

“You can stay the same person, even if everything around you changes,” says the golden girl, 20, of the trappings of her fame. “I would like to think everybody out there isn’t just waiting for me to trip and fall and stumble out of a club drunk. People know I’m not a party girl. I’m not hiding some dying urge to be out clubbing right now.”

We hope Taylor can continue to grow and conquer the world. She deserves it more than anyone else in the business. She is dedicated and we can feel that in everything she does. Taylor recently donated more than $250,000 to schools around the country to celebrate her 20th birthday!