Taylor Swift 2004–2008: Career beginnings and first album

<br />In 2004, 14-year-old Taylor Swift moved to Nashville to pursue a career in country music. She quickly signed with Sony/ATV Tree publishing house, but left the label two years later due to their lack of care.<br />At an industry showcase in 2005, Swift caught the attention of Scott Borchetta, a DreamWorks Records executive who was preparing to form an independent record label, Big Machine Records. She was one of Big Machine's first signings, and her father purchased a three-percent stake in the company for an estimated $120,000.<br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/5943302/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/5943302/advertisement</a>