How Taylor Swift Cemented Her Music Career With 'Fearless': Iconic Album Released 15 Years Ago

"Fearless" is not Taylor Swift's debut album, but as far as fans are concerned, this is the album that introduced her to the world and made her into the household name that she is today.

The album boasts chart-topping hits like "Love Story" and "You Belong With Me," and also earned the singer a Diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America or RIAA as well as two Grammy Awards in 2010.

"Fearless" was the album that cemented Swift's music career, and it was released 15 years ago.

Taylor Swift Releases 'Fearless'

As per Pop Base, a pop culture account on X (formerly known as Twitter), "Fearless" is a critically acclaimed sophomore album that won Album of the Year, Swift's first-ever Best Album Award, and Best Country Album at the 2010 Grammys-it also happens to be the most awarded country album in history.

The singer later reclaimed the album and rebranded it as "Taylor's Version," making it the first album from her re-recorded rollout.

Even over a decade later, it is one of the most beloved albums by the singer's fans, the Swifties.

"This album will always hold a special place in my heart. It was the first album/CD I ever owned. I got it for my 6th birthday at a Target lol. And I've been in love with Taylor ever since!"

"She is my childhood, especially when I was a student, I only listened to her songs."

"The very first cd I owned, I brought it everywhere with me, the case is cracked and all scratched up, and the booklet is wrinkled because I used to literally read it regularly as if it was a book," another added.

Taylor Swift Drops 'Fearless (Tayor's Version)'

According to reports, "Fearless (Tayor's Version)" earned more equivalent album units in the first week of its release than the "Fearless" album released in 2008.

Not only were the re-recorded songs well received, but songs "From The Vault" garnered so much traction from Swifties-especially "Mr. Perfectly Fine," which is allegedly about Swift's ex-boyfriend, Joe Jonas. It became the most-streamed song from the album.

Other songs that were previously cut from the album, but made it to the "Taylor's Version" are "You All Over Me" featuring Maren Morris, "We Were Happy," "That's When" featuring Keith Urban, "Don't You" and "Bye Bye Baby."

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