HOTTEST 2 STARS TAYLOR SWIFT & CARRIE UNDERWOOD KARAOKE

Big Machine

Three years ago, a 13-year old Taylor Swift set out to be a star and moved from Reading, Pennsylvania, to Nashville. By 14, she had a publishing deal, and by 15, a recording contract. In these days of Bianca Ryan (and before her, Tanya Tucker and LeAnn Rimes), many are called, but few are chosen. Swift, it appears, is one of the chosen ones. Her vocal talent is modest, though sweetly affecting, her style seemingly influenced by the radio hits of early Sheryl Crow and Michelle Branch, and perhaps Cyndi Thomson. And at times, her youthfulness shows--she encoded messages in the lyrics of her CD booklet, starting with the name of the boy who cheated on her from "Should've Said No" (the album's strongest offering). But in writing or co-writing all 11 songs on this debut, Swift demonstrates remarkable maturity, particularly in crafting a hooky, radio-ready chorus. Though she sounds ridiculous looking back from the perspective of an 87-year old woman on "Mary's Song, " to her credit she mostly writes about what she knows--unrequited high-school crushes ("Teardrops on My Guitar"), teenage angst ("Tied Together with a Smile"), and complete immersion in starry-eyed romance (her breakout hit "Tim McGraw"). Swift has such wistful charm and tunefulness that only a curmudgeon could dismiss her, and in fact, more than 60, 000 fans lined up to grab this CD the first month of release. No wonder Rascal Flatts and George Strait added her to their tours. Look out, Carrie Underwood--there's a new kid in town. --Alanna Nash

Chronicling the meteoric rise of one of today's hottest musical stars, this comprehensive biography of Taylor Swift reveals how she conquered the pop and country music charts, earned a shelf full of awards, and broke multiple chart records—all before she turned 20. Beginning with her childhood in Pennsylvania, the account recalls her early ambition to land a record deal, describing her personal deliveries of demos to Nashville record companies at age 11, her first failed deal with RCA Records, and her ultimate success signing with Big Machine Records. Alongside full-color photos, the guide goes on to detail Taylor's songs, albums, and tours; friends such as Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, and Kellie Pickler, and boyfriends, including the Jonas Brothers' Joe; and other must-know facts, from musical influences, duets, and acting gigs on CSI to charity work and future plans. Lively and engaging, this unofficial story gets to the heart of a fearless young star and shows how she captured the world.

All Star Music

Not so long ago, a 13-year old Taylor Swift set out to be a star and moved from Reading, Pennsylvania, to Nashville. By 14, she had a publishing deal, and by 15, a recording contract. In these days of Bianca Ryan (and before her, Tanya Tucker and LeAnn Rimes), many are called, but few are chosen. Swift, it appears, is one of the chosen ones. Her vocal talent is modest, though sweetly affecting, her style seemingly influenced by the radio hits of early Sheryl Crow and Michelle Branch, and perhaps Cyndi Thomson. And at times, her youthfulness shows--she encoded messages in the lyrics of her CD booklet, starting with the name of the boy who cheated on her from "Should've Said No" (the album's strongest offering). But in writing or co-writing all 11 songs on this debut, Swift demonstrates remarkable maturity, particularly in crafting a hooky, radio-ready chorus. Though she sounds ridiculous looking back from the perspective of an 87-year old woman on "Mary's Song, " to her credit she mostly writes about what she knows--unrequited high-school crushes ("Teardrops on My Guitar"), teenage angst ("Tied Together with a Smile"), and complete immersion in starry-eyed romance (her breakout hit "Tim McGraw"). Swift has such wistful charm and tunefulness that only a curmudgeon could dismiss her, and in fact, more than 60, 000 fans lined up to grab this CD the first month of release. No wonder Rascal Flatts and George Strait added her to their tours. Look out, Carrie Underwood--there's a new kid in town. --Alanna Nash

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Meet Harlee Harte, celebrity columnist extraordinaire for Hollywoodland High's student newspaper. Harlee gets to meet and greet the hottest stars and hit the hip Tinseltown places with her fun, fabulous, and fashion-forward friends. It may sound glamorous, but try tackling Hollywood while juggling the ups and downs, twists and turns of everyday teenage life! Harlee is apprehensive when her crush wins a date with Taylor Swift, the platinum-selling, record-breaking, totally gorgeous country crooner. How can she ever measure up? Luckily for Harlee, the oh-so-sweet Swift gives her the perfect scoop. Harlee's column is chock-full of details about Taylor's upbringing and her road to stardom. She also reveals Taylor's beauty tips, fashion faves, must haves, and other fun facts. Check out the quiz section at the end to see how well you know Taylor and the inspiration for her songs.

Personnel: Brian Dales, Dia Frampton, Jon Berry, Nick Bailey, Ryan Ogren, Peter Munters (vocals); John Gomez (guitar); Jess Bowen (drums).Audio Mixers: Zack Odom; Kenneth Mount.Recording information: Fresh Kills Music, New York, NY; Hurley Studios, Costa Mesa, CA; Monster Island Recording Studios, New York, NY; Sanctum Sound, Los Angeles, CA.With it's debut EP, IN COLOR, the Summer Set debuted a sound that combined the sunshiney melodicism of indie pop with the yearning earnestness and edge of emo and production values befitting big-budget mainstream teen-pop records. The Arizona-based quartet's first full-length, LOVE LIKE THIS, makes good on the promise of its predecessor, delivering an even slicker, more sharply crafted brand of radio-ready rock that lies somewhere in between Fall Out Boy and the Jonas Brothers. Songs such as "Girls Freak Me Out" and "Punch Drunk Love" address late-aughts youth culture head-on, matching slang of the day and peppy, irresistible hooks with enough pounding drums, thrashing gu

Not so long ago, a 13-year old Taylor Swift set out to be a star and moved from Reading, Pennsylvania, to Nashville. By 14, she had a publishing deal, and by 15, a recording contract. In these days of Bianca Ryan (and before her, Tanya Tucker and LeAnn Rimes), many are called, but few are chosen. Swift, it appears, is one of the chosen ones. Her vocal talent is modest, though sweetly affecting, her style seemingly influenced by the radio hits of early Sheryl Crow and Michelle Branch, and perhaps Cyndi Thomson. And at times, her youthfulness shows--she encoded messages in the lyrics of her CD booklet, starting with the name of the boy who cheated on her from "Should've Said No" (the album's strongest offering). But in writing or co-writing all 11 songs on this debut, Swift demonstrates remarkable maturity, particularly in crafting a hooky, radio-ready chorus. Though she sounds ridiculous looking back from the perspective of an 87-year old woman on "Mary's Song, " to her credit she mostly writes about what she knows--unrequited high-school crushes ("Teardrops on My Guitar"), teenage angst ("Tied Together with a Smile"), and complete immersion in starry-eyed romance (her breakout hit "Tim McGraw"). Swift has such wistful charm and tunefulness that only a curmudgeon could dismiss her, and in fact, more than 60, 000 fans lined up to grab this CD the first month of release. No wonder Rascal Flatts and George Strait added her to their tours. Look out, Carrie Underwood--there's a new kid in town. --Alanna Nash

Columbia (USA) ( September 08, 2009 ), Genre: Rock & Pop