For such a young woman, Taylor Swift holds quite a bit of power. Not only is she one of the most gifted songwriters in the history of country music—but her stage presence only continues to improve with each tour. This month, fans and fellow music industry folk will be filling the Bridgestone Arena for two sold out shows on September 16 and 17. Playing a show for thousands of screaming fans is something she’s used to—but in front of her peers and in her home town it’s even sweeter. With Sparks Fly, she hypnotizes the audience both with music and the excitement of full stage production.

When not on stage, she’s writing songs, spending time with her friends and posing as the face of Cover Girl cosmetics. Not such a bad gig for a girl who’s barely legal. Add a new penthouse and a slew of awards to the mix and it gets even better. In fact, early this month, the committee for the Symphony Ball (one of Nashville’s most prestigious events) will announce their plans to honor her with the Harmony Award at this year’s ball (in December). This incredible honor only proves just how respected her talents are by her fans, peers and members of her home town community.

We got to catch up with her between tour dates about the show, biggest influences—and of course, her Nashville Lifestyle.

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