Taylor Swift

No one does emotive narratives quite like Taylor. Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is a country-star-turned-pop-idol who has been a mainstay in the pop industry since her teen years. From the star-studded music video for "Bad Blood" to her dedicated legion of fans (aka "Swifties"), Taylor has had people feeling their feelings since she first got into country music in her Pennsylvania hometown.

Taylor's good for a lot of variety. You could build a playlist of only her new music and go through all sorts of emotions, but her older classics still pack an emotional punch. Go classic Country Taylor with the Nashville-ready feel of "Tim McGraw" or "White Horse." Ready to get over your ex? "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" and "I Knew You Were Trouble" have to go on your playlist. You can dance to "Shake It Off," feel the yearning of "Wildest Dreams," or go full-on rom-com with "Speak Now." And don't forget the nostalgia of "Love Story." No matter the track, Taylor is nothing short of earnest, honest, emotional, and heartfelt.

Swift has also been an outspoken advocate for female musicians worldwide, championing the right of creators to own their own creations, especially those as intensely personal as her introspective, diary-esque albums. Beginning in 2020, this multi-award-winning artist began re-recording music to more closely align with her original vision and to regain ownership of her art. These "Taylor's Version" rereleases also feature never-before-heard tracks from the vault and have been released alongside fresh albums, like Evermore.

Rightfully so, Taylor has received plenty of recognition for her work. She's a multi-award-winning artist, having won several Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and American Music Awards. She's collaborated with artists like Ed Sheeran, Zayn, and Bon Iver on songs, and has inspired countless other creatives along the way.