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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.
The quirky spots in Greater Manchester where you can try your hand at axe throwing
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester is home to a bustling nightlife scene - whether you're a fan of a speakeasy or a lively club, you'll be hard pressed to not find something for everyone.
If you fancy a bit of novelty, you could always opt for one of the city's karaoke bars or try your hand at some mini-golf. But one unusual activity that appears to be proving popular in Manchester is axe-throwing.
Essentially darts on steroids, the gist of the sport is to hurl real metal hatchets at wooden targets. Points are awarded by how close to the bullseye players can plant their axe. Read more:Manchester street named among 'coolest in the world' alongside Miami, Berlin and LA The most skilled competitors are then able to claim their crown - and bragging rights among family and friends.
The Manchester Evening News has rounded up three quirky venues where you can give axe-throwing a go - including a 'battle bar' and a smokehouse BBQ restaurant The latest axe-throwing addition to the city centre, Boom Battle Bar opened its doors on June 17.
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