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Mean (Taylor Swift Song)
"Mean" is a song written and recorded by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her third studio album, '' Speak Now'' (2010). Big Machine Records released it to country radio in the United States as the album's third single on March 7, 2011. Produced by Swift and Nathan Chapman, "Mean" is a six-string banjo-led country, country pop, and bluegrass track that incorporates fiddle, mandolin, hand claps, and multitracked vocals. In the lyrics, Swift addresses her detractors, recognizes her shortcomings, and strives to overcome the criticism and achieve success. Some music critics deemed "Mean" an anti-bullying anthem and praised the production as airy and catchy, while others considered the narrative ineffective. Several media publications have retrospectively listed it as one of the best country songs. "Mean" won Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance at the 2012 Grammy Awards, and also received other industry awards and nominations. The track reach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taylor Swift
Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. Known for her autobiographical songwriting, artistic versatility, and Cultural impact of Taylor Swift, cultural impact, Swift is one of the Best selling artists, world's best-selling artists, the List of highest-grossing live music artists, highest-grossing performer, the List of music artists by net worth, richest female musician, and the first billionaire with music as the main income. Swift signed to Big Machine Records in 2005, debuting as a Country music, country singer with the albums ''Taylor Swift (album), Taylor Swift'' (2006) and ''Fearless (Taylor Swift album), Fearless'' (2008). The singles "Teardrops on My Guitar", "Love Story (Taylor Swift song), Love Story", and "You Belong with Me" found Crossover music, crossover success on Country radio, country and Contemporary hit radio, pop radio formats. She incorporated Rock music, rock on ''Speak Now'' (2010) and Electronic music, electronic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grammy Award For Best Country Song
The Grammy Award for Best Country Song (sometimes known as the Country Songwriter's Award) has been awarded since 1965. The award is given to the songwriter(s) of the song, not to the artist, unless the artist is also the songwriter. There have been several minor changes to the name of the award: *From 1965 to 1968, it was known as "Best Country & Western Song" *From 1969 to 1983, it was awarded as "Best Country Song" *In 1984, it was awarded as "Best New Country Song " *From 1985 to the present, it has again been awarded as "Best Country Song" Years reflect the year in which the Grammy Awards were presented, for music released in the previous year. Lori McKenna, Josh Kear, Chris Stapleton, and current winner Kacey Musgraves hold the record of most wins in the category with three wins each. Recipients Songwriters with multiple wins ;3 wins *Josh Kear *Lori McKenna *Chris Stapleton *Kacey Musgraves ;2 wins *Brandi Carlile *Vince Gill *John Barlow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard Global 200
The ''Billboard'' Global 200 is a weekly record chart published by ''Billboard'' magazine. The chart ranks the top songs globally and is based on digital sales and online streaming from over 200 territories worldwide. First announced in mid-2019, it officially launched in September 2020. The current number-one as of the chart dated June 21, 2025, is " Ordinary" by Alex Warren. Conception ''Billboard'' had been working on the idea of a global chart for over two years prior to its launch. The chart was first announced on May 6, 2019, then envisioned as the "Global 100" and it was to launch later that year. The motivation for the chart's conception was "to expose people to music from multiple territories and in time", to provide "overdue exposure and recognition for acts from international markets". With the chart's official announcement on September 14, 2020, ''Billboard'' described it as "the first authoritative charts ranking the top songs globally", and stated that basin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speak Now (Taylor's Version)
''Speak Now (Taylor's Version)'' is the third re-recorded album by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released on July 7, 2023, by Republic Records, as part of Swift's re-recording project following the 2019 dispute over the master recordings of her back catalog. The album is a re-recording of Swift's third studio album, '' Speak Now'' (2010). She announced the re-recording at the first Nashville concert of her sixth concert tour, the Eras Tour, on May 5, 2023. ''Speak Now (Taylor's Version)'' consists of songs written solely by Swift. She produced the re-recorded versions of 16 tracks from the deluxe edition of ''Speak Now'' with Christopher Rowe, and six previously-unreleased "From the Vault" tracks with Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner. Two vault tracks respectively feature Fall Out Boy and Hayley Williams. A country pop and pop rock album, ''Speak Now (Taylor's Version)'' incorporates various rock styles such as emo, pop-punk, and alternative rock ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Re-recording (music)
A re-recording is a recording produced following a new performance of a work of music. This is most commonly, but not exclusively, by a popular artist or group. It differs from a reissue, which involves a second or subsequent release of a previously-recorded piece of music. Re-recordings are often produced decades after the original recordings were released, usually under contract terms more favorable to the artists. This is especially common among acts who originally agreed to contracts that would be considered unfair and exploitative today. When re-recordings are issued under newer contracts, artists can collect far higher royalties for use in films, commercials, and movie trailers. Other artists re-record their work for artistic reasons. Jeff Lynne of the Electric Light Orchestra released a solo best-of album with new versions of previous hits like " Mr. Blue Sky", the original of which Lynne described as " otquite how I meant it". Some artists, such as Def Leppard and Taylor Sw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taylor Swift Masters Dispute
In June 2019, a controversial dispute emerged between the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and her former record label, Big Machine Records, its founder Scott Borchetta, and its new owner Scooter Braun over the ownership of the Master recordings, masters of Taylor Swift albums discography#Studio albums, her first six studio albums. The private equity firm Shamrock Holdings acquired the masters in 2020, whereupon Swift Re-recording (music), re-recorded and released Taylor Swift albums discography#Re-recordings, four of the albums from 2021 to 2023 to exert control over her music catalog. The dispute drew widespread media coverage and provoked discourse in the entertainment industry. Ultimately, Swift acquired the masters from Shamrock in 2025. In November 2018, Swift signed a Recording contract, record deal with Republic Records after her Big Machine contract expired. Mainstream media reported in June 2019 that Braun purchased Big Machine from Borchetta for $330 mill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Red Tour
The Red Tour was the third concert tour by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, in support of her fourth studio album, '' Red'' (2012). It began in Omaha, Nebraska, on March 13, 2013, and concluded in Singapore, on June 12, 2014. The tour covered 86 shows that spanned 12 countries across Asia–Pacific, Europe, and North America. The set list consisted of songs mostly from ''Red'', with a few numbers taken from Swift's previous albums, ''Fearless'' (2008) and '' Speak Now'' (2010). Swift played various instruments such as electric guitar, acoustic guitar, banjo, and piano to perform several numbers, while other songs were accompanied by costume changes, bands, and choreographies. During several shows, Swift invited surprise guests onstage to sing with her, and she performed surprise songs outside the regular set list on acoustic guitar. The Red Tour was generally well received in the press, with critics praising her stage presence and songwriting while also opining that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speak Now World Tour
The Speak Now World Tour was the second concert tour by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, in support of her third studio album, '' Speak Now'' (2010). It began in Singapore, on February 9, 2011, and concluded in Auckland, New Zealand, on March 18, 2012. Visiting Asia and Europe before kicking off in North America on May 27, 2011, the tour covered 110 shows across 19 territories. The set list consisted mostly of songs from ''Speak Now'', with a few numbers from Swift's first two albums, ''Taylor Swift'' (2006) and ''Fearless'' (2008). " Back to December" was performed as a mashup with " You're Not Sorry" and OneRepublic's " Apologize", and " Fearless" with Train's "Hey, Soul Sister" and Jason Mraz's " I'm Yours". The stage decorations featured Broadway-inspired elements such as lighting, choreography, and costume changes. On several US shows, Swift invited special guests to perform duets onstage with her. Multiple shows were recorded for a concert film and live alb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Country Music Association Awards
The Country Music Association Awards, also known as the CMA Awards or CMAs, are presented to country music artists and broadcasters to recognize outstanding achievement in the country music industry. The televised annual presentation ceremony features performances and award presentations by popular country music artists, with occasional appearances from pop and rock artists. The CMA Awards were first presented in 1967, and televised for the first time the following year. History The first CMA awards were presented at an untelevised ceremony at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on October 20, 1967; the Entertainer of the Year award went to Eddy Arnold that night. The second annual CMA awards were presented in October 1968; NBC taped the ceremony and televised it a few weeks later. Since then, the awards have been televised live, usually in October or November, by NBC from 1969 through 1971, by CBS from 1972 through 2005, and by ABC beginning in 2006. Starting in 1968 they ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Academy Of Country Music Awards
The Academy of Country Music Awards, also known as the ACM Awards, were first held in 1966, honoring the industry's accomplishments during the previous year. It was the first country music awards program held by a major organization. The academy's signature "hat" trophy was first created in 1968. The awards were first televised in 1972 on ABC. In 1979, the academy joined with Dick Clark Productions to produce the show. Dick Clark and Al Schwartz served as producers while Gene Weed served as director. Under their guidance, the show moved to NBC in 1979, then to CBS in 1998, and Amazon Prime Video in 2022. The academy adopted a sleeker, modern version of the "hat" trophy in 2003, which is now made by the New York City firm Society Awards. In 2004, the organization implemented online awards voting for its professional members, becoming the first televised awards show to do so. Entertainer of the Year was a fan-voted award for eight years, until 2016, when the ACM announced its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MTV Video Music Awards
The MTV Video Music Awards (commonly abbreviated as the VMAs) is an award show presented by the cable channel MTV to honor the best in the music video medium. Originally conceived as an alternative to the Grammy Awards (in the video category), the annual MTV Video Music Awards ceremony has often been called the Super Bowl for youth, an acknowledgment of the VMA ceremony's ability to draw millions of youth from teens to 20-somethings each year. By 2001, the VMA had become a coveted award. The annual VMA ceremony occurs before the end of summer and held either in late August or mid-September, and broadcast live on MTV, along with a "roadblock" simulcast across MTV's sister networks since 2014, which is utilized to maximize the ceremony's ratings. The first VMA ceremony was held in 1984 at New York City's Radio City Music Hall. The ceremonies are normally held in either New York City or Los Angeles. However, the ceremonies have also been hosted in Miami, Las Vegas, and Newark, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Treatment
A film treatment (or simply treatment) is a piece of prose, typically the step between scene cards (index cards) and the first draft of a screenplay for a motion picture, television program, or radio play. It is generally longer and more detailed than an outline (or one-page synopsis), and it may include details of directorial style that an outline omits. Treatments read like a short story, but are told in the present tense and describe events as they happen. A treatment may also be created in the process of adapting a novel, play, or other pre-existing work into a screenplay. Original draft treatment The original draft treatment is created during the writing process and is generally long and detailed. It consists of full-scene outlines put together. Usually there are between thirty and eighty standard letter size or A4 pages (Courier New 12 point), with an average of about forty pages. For example, the draft treatment of '' The Terminator'' is forty-eight pages long. More el ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
