Country music starlet Taylor Swift has been performing for nearly 10 years. While growing up in Pennsylvania, Swift developed an affinity for country music, naming Patsy Cline as one of her favorite artists. At the age of 10, she began performing around her hometown of Reading and by 12, she was penning her own songs. In 2006, Swift's debut album was released and has sold nearly three million copies. Check out these Taylor Swift pictures of her journey to success.
Swift perfoming at Chicago's 2008 country music festival.