September: MTV Video Music Awards: Taylor Swift performs new single “Innocent” without interference. The song’s lyrics might be absolution of — or swipes at — Kanye West. West apologizes for his behavior.
August: Wins four awards at Teen Choice Awards.
Performs in New Orleans at NFL’s annual kickoff concert.
July: Bluewater Productions releases “Fame: Taylor Swift” comic book.
May: Receives artist of the year award from National Association of Recording Merchandisers in Chicago.
March: Wins favorite female singer award at Kids Choice Awards.
February: Has a small part with then-boyfriend Taylor Lautner in Garry Marshall’s ensemble movie “Valentine’s Day.”
Performs awful duet with Stevie Nicks at Grammys, takes home four trophies
January: Album “Fearless” declared top seller of 2009
2009
December: Voted The Associated Press’ Entertainer of the Year.
November: Wins five American Music Awards and four Country Music Association Awards. Hosts “Saturday Night Live.”
September: Wins best female video at the MTV Video Music Awards. During her acceptance speech, Kanye West steals microphone and asserts that Beyonce should have won.
August: Wins two fan-determined Country Music Television Awards.
April: Wins Academy of Country Music Awards Album of the Year.
February: Plays acoustic guitar in duet with Miley Cyrus at Grammys.
2008
November: Her second album, “Fearless,” is released and includes the Joe Jonas-based breakup song “Forever and Always.”
October: Boyfriend Joe Jonas breaks up with her in a 25-second phone conversation, she later says on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”
2006
December: Nominated for best new artist Grammy.
October: Sixteen-year-old Taylor Swift’s self-titled first album debuts. Five songs are consecutive Top 10 hits.
Sources: RedEye, Tribune archives, allmusic.com
