Music Recommendations Based on Taylor Swift by Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift has been a successful female role model for young women including myself for two decades now. She’s built arguably the biggest fanbase in the world, provided soundtracks to almost every experience, and is probably your favorite artist’s favorite artist. At twelve years old and six years deep into my obsession with Swift’s music, I was often asked what other music I listened to. The answer slowly became more elaborate, and now that I’m nineteen, I can’t imagine what my taste would be like if I’d never branched out. Here are my recommendations, based on Swift’s debut album, for those trying to further expand their taste. Whether you only listen to Swift or share a wide variety of favorite artists like me, you can hopefully find something new you like. From the classics to modern favorites to deeper cuts.

The album cover for Taylor Swift by Taylor Swift

Swift’s self-titled debut album Taylor Swift (2006) specializes in soft, youthful twang. It contains good stories, some angst, and a reminder that the younger you are, the more intricate every emotion feels.

For the lovers of yearning who adore “Tim McGraw”, “Teardrops on my Guitar”, and “Stay Beautiful”:

“Cowboy Take Me Away” – the Chicks

“Forget About It” – Alison Krauss

“Convincing” – Megan Moroney

“Easy on Me” – Emily Brooke

“Nothing / Sad N Stuff” – Lizzy McAlpine

“Every Time I Hear That Song” – Brandi Carlile

“Don’t Forget Me” – Maggie Rogers

“Want You Back” – Maisie Peters

The album cover for Forget About It by Alison Krauss

For the vengeful who love “Picture to Burn” and “Should’ve Said No”:

“Bullet” – the Sisterhood Band

“Hate To Be You” – Lexi Jayde *

“Before He Cheats” – Carrie Underwood

“Prizes” – Marisa McKaye

“Goodbye Earl” – the Chicks

“A Lesson in Leavin’” – Dottie West

“I Hope” – Gabby Barrett

“Traitor” – Olivia Rodrigo

“Amy” – Kalie Shorr *

The album cover for Some Hearts by Carrie Underwood

For the dreamers and outsiders who love “A Place in this World”, “The Outside” and “Tied Together with A Smile”:

“Wide Open Spaces” – the Chicks

“Lacy” – Olivia Rodrigo

“The Climb” – Miley Cyrus

“All You Wanted” – Michelle Branch

“I’m With You” – Avril Lavigne

“Pain” – Ingrid Andress

“Mess it Up” – Gracie Abrams

“Don’t Forget to Remember Me” – Carrie Underwood

“Waiting Room” – Phoebe Bridgers

“Enough for You” – Olivia Rodrigo

“Baby Girl” – Sugarland

The album cover for Wide Open Spaces by the Chicks (formerly the Dixie Chicks)

For the whimsy: “Mary’s Song (Oh My My My)” and “Our Song”

“Strawberry Wine” – Deana Carter

“John Mayer Songs” – Georgia Webster

“If You Go Down, I’m Goin’ Down Too” – Kelsea Ballerini

“We Danced Anyway” – Deana Carter

“What Made You Say That” – Shania Twain

“I Can’t Love You Anymore” – Maren Morris

“Joyride” – Carter Faith

“This Kiss” – Faith Hill

* explicit songs

The album cover for Did I Shave My Legs For This? by Deana Carter

Are you more of an album person? I’d most suggest listening to the albums “Did I Shave My Legs For This” by Deana Carter, “Wide Open Spaces” by the Chicks, “Forget About It” by Alison Krauss, “Let Love Be Love” by Carter Faith, and “Give Me A Minute” by Lizzy McAlpine.

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