The Truth About Taylor Swift's Parents

Taylor Swift's love of singing and country music began at a very young age. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, she shared that one of her favorite childhood hobbies was watching biographies on famous country singers. She saw one commonality between the stars: "They had to go to Nashville."

Her parents were quick to see her potential and honor her dreams. Swift went on to tell the story of her first visit to Music City, USA. She said, "My mom waited in the car with my little brother while I knocked on doors up and down Music Row. I would say, 'Hi, I'm Taylor. I'm 11; I want a record deal. Call me.'" Although she didn't achieve instant fame, neither Swift nor her parents were discouraged. In fact, Swift's entire family moved from Pennsylvania to Tennessee when the singer was 14 years old so that she could continue pursuing her dreams.

Despite the huge life shift, Swift's parents prioritized the young girl's fun and passion, over the development of a career. In an interview with Self (via E! News), Swift noted, "I knew I was the reason they were moving, but they tried to put no pressure on me. They were like, 'Well, we need a change of scenery anyway,' and 'I love how friendly the people in Tennessee are.'"

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