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Chloe Wingard Voice Your Choice Project Taylor Swift There is no denying the impact Taylor Swift has had on the music industry. Her music, songwriting, and attitude toward it all deserve a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. From her critically acclaimed lyrics to the sold-out-in-minutes World Tours, this young singer/ song-writer is making leaps and bounds in music. So far she has five studio albums that have been released every two years. The media may swarm her for her personal life but…

Ariana Grande is a twenty three year old television actress better known as a pop music singing sensation. Ms. Grande began singing and acting at a young age, which landed her a role in a Broadway play before she hit sixteen. In 2010, she landed her big break. Starring in the Nickelodeon series, Victorious, as Cat Valentine, she played as a “goofy aspiring singer.” (biography.com) Ariana Grande dropped her single “The Way” which went triple platinum in 2013. After her single, she went on to…

Today I will be telling you about my favorite musical artist Tim McGraw. I have Chosen Tim McGraw because he is not only my favorite but his music speaks and sometimes tells a story. Tim inspires many people through his music not just by the tone he sing in but by the lyrics that are said. Tim McGraw and his song writers have done a very good job with getting a song to inspire people. Born in Delhi, Louisiana on May 1, 1967 and son of Tug McGraw and Betty Smith. Tim’s parents divorced when he…

Haters are gonna hate, so just shake it off! After all, that’s the message a famous singer and songwriter promotes in one of her songs. At age 26, Taylor Swift has already produced five albums and won many awards, including several Grammys. Born on December 13, 1989 in Reading, Pennsylvania, Taylor has always had a passion for music. When she was just five years old, she began to compose her own songs. As she grew older, she became comfortable singing at public events. Realizing she could pursue…

“Almost Home” Some days, dreaming of the past is easier than living in the present. “Almost Home” is co-written and recorded by American country music singer Craig Morgan. This was the first top ten hit on the US country music charts for Morgan. He also received a Song of the Year award and earned a Songwriter’s Achievement Award from the Nashville Songwriters' Association International. “Almost Home” explores the struggles of homelessness, the complexities that life brings us, and the freedom…

Selena Quintanilla Pérez was a Mexican-American singer who was very influential in spreading Tejano music. She was very popular in the 90’s. Selena’s career was very successful. Her father was afraid of discrimination, but it wasn't really a problem. Throughout her career, Selena was very successful. Selena won 67 awards total. She also had 86 nominations. In 1986 Selena won “Female Vocalist of the Year” at the Tejano Music Awards. Selena would go on to win this award seven more times.…

Carrie Underwood: American Idol Legacy Could you imagine singing around close to 100 people? Carrie started her career at a very young age. Just when Carrie was three years old she was already singing at local churches around her. Later on she started singing in talent shows. During Carrie’s young teenage years she learned how to play the guitar, and piano. Throughout Carrie Underwood’s life, she has been very successful with the help of her family. Carrie Underwood's successes at a young age…

Lauren Alaina and Raelynn are both new female country artist, that have been through singing competitions to get where they are today. They both have had many challenges throughout their career. They have had to compete against several people and go in front of millions of people and judges. Lauren Alaina is from Rossville, Georgia. Lauren’s full name is Lauren Alaina Kristine Suddeth. Lauren was born on November 8, 1994. She was on the tenth season of American Idol. She was the runner up…

Tim McGraw is a singer songwriter, and he admits that he is not the best songwriter: “I might write a song every couple of months and write a good one every couple of years, maybe. It has to come to me in an inspired way. I can’t just sit down and write” (Tim McGraw). McGraw’s song writer Lance Miller helps McGraw to finish his songs. McGraw and Miller utilizes morals , lessons of regrets, narratives, love, and repetition in his songs. Tim McGraw and his co-songwriter Lance Miller employs…

Change. It is vital. It is necessary. It is a fact of life. Without it, inevitable stagnation ensues. Bands change their sound from album to album, altering with time and shifts in society. From cultural to personal reasons, these changes keep the music relevant. The Beatles shifted from a pop group, to a much more psychedelic and experimental group as their career progressed. Miley Cyrus started as living a double life as herself and Hannah Montana in her Disney Channel days. As she grew,…