Winning awards isn't everything...
Taylor Swift at the 2010 CMT Awards (courtesy of Taylor Swift Web)
As a recent awards shows have explained, winning isn’t everything. This can be showcased by the recent no gains by the extremely popular international superstar, Taylor Swift, at awards shows. For example, at the last two awards she has attended, she has gained no awards. This proves that awards are not everything. Taylor Swift is a talented young music artist who can mix genres and hold her place firmly worldwide on the music charts. For any music artist, personal recognition is more important than the music industry recognizing accomplishments. So, if Taylor has people personally saying she is an outstanding musician and an amazing person she has nothing to worry. This is confirmed by what fans sites say about her:
[We] still love you, can't wait for new music to memorize!!! [After Grammys:] Way to go Taylor!” (Jennifer Jones of Swift Sorority)
“I've decided to live my life by just being who I am, listen to Taylor, my role model and biggest support. We all know that Taylor is the most incredible and true person and i know she has the most influence of me.” (Andrea on Swiftie Nation)
“[After CMT Awards:] You are the real winner of the night Taylor! We are proud of you!” (Samantha & Hong of Taylor Swift web)
“May I say that she looks absolutely gorgeous? We voted for her and we love her and that’s all that matter.” (Windie of Taylor Swift online)
“I was a fan of hers and I had a much deeper admiration for a girl I’d never even heard of a month before than I did of anyone else in the music business.” (Kate of Independent Tree)
“Words cannot describe how much we love her, so I won't go on for ages saying why we love her etc. All I'll say is that we LOVE her so much!” (Jodie (me), Savannah and Nicole! Of JustFearless)
“You are Amazing! Taylor is an AMAZINGLY talented singer, song writer, and preformer!” (Taylor Swift Central)
“We, Taylor Swift fans just want to see Taylor win everything even though she won everything there is! But still She is our girl and we always want the best with her!” (Your News For Everything Taylor)
“Taylor Swift is a fantastic singer who is an inspiration for everyone” (Taylor Swift’s Man on http://www.taylorswiftsman.com/)
“Talented and beautiful country music singer and songwriter, Taylor Swift!” (Massie of http://www.t-swift.com/)
“I know Taylor shows exactly what she means to her fans. She means much to us” (Tied Together With Tay)
“Amazing country-singer songwriter Taylor Swift” (Gheline of Taylor Swift Love)
“I am Taylor Swift's biggest fan and I love her.” (Robert of Taylor Swift Forum. Net)
“At the CMT Awards she looked stunning!” (Taylor Swift Fansite)
Fans on her official forum sing similar praises:
“Curly or straight, Taylor's hair always looks wonderful.” (Gidget)
“Loved her hair and dress tonight!! She looked gorgeous!” (Ashez14)
“Taylor! I LOVE YOU! and your hair!” (SwiftySwift)
“Ahh, straight hair! She looks beautiful as always!” (Tee)
“Taylor really is a sweetheart. Who doesn't love her.” (MelissaD)
“It’s nice to have someone to relate to. She’s the same age as I am and writes about things I can relate to. When people aren’t there for you, you always have her music.” (wildatheart)
“She is absolutely captivating.” (Romeo)
“[Taylor is] so different and special and [that’s] why her fans love her.” (cactus71)
“Taylor will always be so down to earth! what a lovely human being.” (Emily)
“Taylor never ceases to amaze me.” (thecardigans1)
“Taylor really goes out of her way to make sure that people leave her concert with happy memories.” (Clueless)
“I can't begin to express how nice she was. It is just unbelievable! I can only say I love her even more now! People [should] see how great of person she is because she truly is great.” (Austenia)
“Taylor is amazing im glad we have a good role model for girls of all ages to look up to you could be 3 or 87 and still love taylor swift” (Tarah)
“Taylor is so caring and kind all the time.” (VidarCZ)
“I can say also that . . not only her beautiful face not only her inspirational songs but also her golden heart can make her people loved her and idolized.” (4evertaylorsfan)
As these quotes show, awards are a great thing to have but are not necessary to be a successful music artist and have music that resonated with the general population. Awards show have become a bit like sports games with people supporting music artists, like opposing teams in sports. Taylor plays this game very well balancing out her awards shows with no-gains by scheduling other events that improve her reputation after or before awards shows and getting more praise! For instance, even though she gained no awards at the ACM Awards in 2010, in subsequent weeks she gained 4 more awards to add to her collection (NARM Artist of the Year, BMI Song of the Year, BMI Pop Award and the Hal David Starlight Award). Another example is a the recent CMT Awards in which she gained no awards to the dismay of her fans, she is going to have a 13 hour meet & greet along with an acoustic performance that day. Taylor has unknowingly predicted in her song ‘Change’: “Things will change and we’ll all sing hallelujah!” That will come true if Taylor puts out a successful EP this summer (as rumored to happen) and a successful album this fall (very likely, that it will be a major hit on the charts). Then everyone will sing hallelujah.
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