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.
Biker, 16, seriously injured after reports of shooting in Salford
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA 16-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following reports of a shooting in Salford. Officers were called by crews from North West Ambulance Service around 2.30pm today (Sunday) to Higher Croft, Eccles.
It is believed the victim was on a motorbike when he was struck by two men, who were also on a motorbike. The victim suffered injuries to his arm.
A number of roads have been taped off around the area. Ivy Street Park has also been cordoned off by police. The victim's injuries are thought to be serious but not life-threatening, a spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said.
A scene remains in place whilst officers carry out their investigation. READ MORE: Two pubs banned from serving after huge brawl 'involving knives and a gun' linked to gangs Officers are keen to speak to anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from around the area.
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