Taylor Swift's Childhood   Fun Facts  

Taylor Swift is named after the famous musician James Taylor 

She grew up on a Christmas tree farm between the ages of 5 and 10

Growing up in Reading, Penn., Taylor was a competitive horseback rider until age 12

In fact, Taylor grew up with seven horses

Taylor wrote a Novel when She was 14 Titled  "A Girl Named Girl"

The story is about a family who wanted a son but had a Daughter

She sang her high school talent show with "Our Song"(and won!) which later Became a Breakout hit

Taylor learned to play music on a 12-string guitar versus a typical six-string

Taylor has Served as a Bridesmaid for Two of Her Childhood Friends