Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter. She is known for narrative songs about her personal life, which have received widespread media coverage. At age 14, Swift became the youngest artist signed by the Sony/ATV Music publishing house and, at 15, she signed her first record deal.
Her 2006 eponymous debut album was the longest-charting album of the 2000s in the US. Its third single, "Our Song", made her the youngest person to single-handedly write and perform a number-one song on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Swift's second album, Fearless, was released in 2008.
Buoyed by the pop crossover success of the singles "Love Story" and "You Belong with Me", it became the US' best-selling album of 2009 and was certified diamond in the US. The album won four Grammy Awards, and Swift became the youngest Album of the Year winner.
A place to get off the streets, a place for a chat... a place where people find 'faith in humanity' when they face Christmas alone
manchestereveningnews.co.uk"Coming here gives me faith in the human race," says George, taking a sip of coffee. He is sat in the dining area of the New Victoria construction site, less than a minute's walk away from Manchester Victoria.
Surrounding George (not his real name) are tables of food, refreshments, bundles of warm clothing and essential supplies. READ MORE:The homeless people on the streets of Manchester on Christmas Day The atmosphere is warm and festive, with Christmas music blaring, balloons hanging and festive lights twinkling.
Staff members and volunteers are scurrying around, welcoming visitors, serving food and drinks and spreading festive cheer. This is the Christmas Project, set up by Manchester's oldest homelessness charity, Lifeshare.
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