I still remember the day I clicked play on Taylor Swift’s debut single Tim McGraw. I was browsing iTunes, looking for music, when I stumbled on an unfamiliar new song I thought at first glance was released by Tim McGraw. I remember thinking to myself, “Tim McGraw wrote a song called Taylor Swift? That’s kind of a weird title.” But after hitting play, I quickly realized it wasn’t a Tim McGraw song at all, rather the debut single of up-and-coming Taylor Swift, a young teenage singer-songwriter with a diary, a guitar, and a dream to become the next big country superstar. From that very moment, I’ve been all-in on Taylor Swift — and what a privilege it’s been to grow up alongside Swift and her music for the last (almost) 20 years.

MusicJennifer BrandlOctober 1, 2025Taylor Swift, music, lyrics, favoritesComment

Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour (Jen's Version)

It will forever be the loss of my life not getting to see The Eras Tour live in concert. Having been a fan of Taylor Swift’s music since the early days of her lead single Tim McGraw through every musical era to date, it’s no doubt The Eras Tour was made for someone like me — a lifelong fan whose life is rooted in the chapters of Swift’s masterful lyricism; a fan who celebrates growth, embraces change, and appreciates the evolution of what’s at the very core: the music. The Eras Tour was the tour of my dreams. A journey through the artistic milestones of the world’s biggest pop star who I’ve been so lucky to grow up alongside for nearly two decades? Simply amazing. I was 14 years old when I fell in love with Swift’s music for the very first time. Here I sit today, almost 20 years later, still enamored with the charisma, talent, and work ethic of the great Taylor Swift.

MusicJennifer BrandlAugust 30, 2025Taylor Swift, swiftie, the eras tour, eras tourComment