With albums and singles that head straight to the top of the pop and country music charts and a shelf full of awards Taylor Swift was Billboard s number one selling artist across all genres in 2008 -- and all before she turned twenty. With her self-titled debut album in 2006 Taylor Swift rose to fame on the strength of her confessional-style songwriting on hits like Tim McGraw and her sophomore album Fearless spent longer at number one than any album had in a decade.Taylor Swift: The Unofficial Story provides fans with the first detailed biography of the young star: from her childhood in Pennsylvania to her early days trying to land a record deal by personally dropping off demos at Nashville record companies to the failed deal that ultimately lead Taylor to her current label -- and international fame. Full of colour photos the book details Taylor s songs albums and tours; her family friends (like Miley Cyrus Kellie Pickler and Demi Lovato) and boyfriends (including the Jonas Brothers Joe); her musical influences duets famous performances acting gigs (on CSI and in Valentine s Day) and future plans. Taylor Swift: The Unofficial Story gets to the heart of this fearless young woman and her rise to the top of the music industry.