Taylor Swift has been the music industry's golden girl ever since Kanye West jumped on the stage at the VMAs and interrupted her win for best female video. (And maybe even before.)
But will her incredible run atop of everyone's lists end soon? Last night at the Grammys, Swift took home the album of the year Grammy, surprisingly beating out Lady Gaga and Beyonce. And Swift's 'Fearless' really pales in comparison to Gaga's 'The Fame' and Beyonce's 'I Am ... Sasha Fierce.'
Swift prides herself as being a country princess who writes all of her songs and plays the instruments to accompany them. (Kudos for that is surely deserved.) But when her album beats out those more deserving, and her live performances are clearly lacking, we wonder what will happen next.
Since Kanyegate, everyone's been cheering her on. But will that end now that she's won awards she may or may not deserve?
Upon accepting album of the year, Swift didn't even thank the other nominees, as is standard in most speeches, she just rambled on about how much the award meant to her -- a move that could further condemn her in the industry's eyes.
It seems as if our readers have already turned on her. More than a few Facebook commenters were not happy about her triumphs..
"This is a sympathy-win for all the drama created by Kanye. I guess if there are any other struggling artists who want to win, they know who to call!" Stephenie N. wrote.
Adding to her undeserved bulging trophy case is the fact that Swift has yet to wow us with her live performances. She seemed terribly nervous and her voice wobbly at the Grammys when she sang with Stevie Nicks on 'Rhiannon' and 'You Belong With Me.' Listen
Next to Nicks, Swift looked and sounded like a terrified kitten who wandered up on the stage. And watching Lady Gaga and Beyonce dominate vocally reinforces Swift's own shortcomings.
PopEater fans agree. "As much as I love Taylor Swift...she continues to be HORRIBLE live! No power in her voice, she misses all the high notes, ugh...its embarassing [sic] watching Taylor win ALL these awards, only to see her perform terribly! And really Stevie?! You lowered yourself to sing BACK UP for that tripe? You're so much better than that..." JosieGrosie commented.
But you can't just chalk that up to nerves on a big night, because other times she's been just as bad. Her 'SNL' performances weren't up to par. Listen
Maybe you could have blamed her iffy VMAs showing on Kanye's mic-stealing, but considering her track record, we won't let her off the hook for this one. Listen
A string of more bad live performances coupled with big award achievements may hurt Swift in the long run. You can only ride the Kanye-train for so long, Taylor.
Taylor only sings LIVE without AutoTune....that's why she sucks!! Lady Gaga may have gimmicks but atleast she has very good vocals. Beyonce can out sing Taylor anyday. Taylor is a good role model and she writes her own music that relates to young tarts..I give her that, but for god sake she should sell her songs...cause she can't sing live...theres no excuses for that. Her 15 minutes is up..HOPEFULLY. Lets get back to real talent.
It just refreshing to see a performer who writes her own music and dresses like a young lady. If Beyonce is so great, why can't she put on a modest dress and sing without the shakin'???
Mr. Leo, you think she's dressing like a proper young lady in the SNL video above? She's showing her stuff same as all the rest of them, and not that I object to that. I agree with the author. Her bad singing on all of these occasions has convinced me she's nothing more than a corporate fabrication to make them money. I'm beginning to doubt that she really writes these songs herself too- three chord wonders that are. Also she's 20 now and has been in playing the guitar professionally for at least seven years now. How about a smoking lead solo?
Oh you silly, silly kid. Swift's the only one who needs an actual singer to underlie her voice in all of her songs..I can't believe we've let a ratty kid with absolutely NO VOICE WHATSOEVER win anything. Shame on you for perpetuating this terrible cycle ;)
music is not about who dresses well and writes their own songs, it's about the beyond belief talent....and i was impressed with anyone i saw last night...music today..blech
Lady Gaga does not use autotune and can sing while dancing,; even hitting high notes. And can someone explain to me how an album,,,,a debut album, that sets a record with it's first 4 singles hitting #1 on Billboard, not win album of the year in a venue that industry recording experts choose the winner? That shows they don't have a pulse of the fans and they wonder why the industry is hurting??
ya nd atleast talor sucks listen hun they both suck badly they can't sing 4 thier lives nd talor can't hold a note so pick another celeb ok cus they both don't got no real singing voices nd beyonce she can't sing either her voice is anoiting she need ta go have some baby'slol
God, you suck at your capability to identify who sings well and who is totally weak. No wonder you think she has a good voice. Obviously you are a bit deaf, too.
Lady Gaga also writes he own music as well as Beyonce. they are both entertaining and have vocal skills. Everyone is just feeling sorry for Taylor because of the kanye west incident. carry underwood is far more better of a country singer if any thing she should be the princess. Beyonce and Gaga are far more creative and talented then Taylor. In time everyone will see shes not that good because lady gaga and beyonce are always trying to top themselves and Taylor is a simple, catchy but dull.
I'll take Taylor over the over-the-top phony Beyonce. How many people did she step on on her way up. Think best friends. Tayolr is sweet and not so conniving. Country's the best. Tells it like it is. Everytime I thing of Tiger Woods my mind goes to Brad Paisley's "Celebrity". Is he psychic or what? "Because when your a celebrity, it's adios reality".
i got so angry when Taylor swift won. im not saying she's all bad i just thought that she shouldn't have deserved it and all i hear from her is that stupid song over and over and over every time she performs at an event....your on the phone with you boyfriend shes up- set....blah blah blah at least with beyonce and lady gaga they spice it up a little and perform other songs then there #1 hi song. Taylor is riding the kanye train for too long now and soon it will all be over.
Ur so off. Ive seen beyonce live and her vocals r amazing even on all her performances on shows and stuff her voice is amazin same thing with lady gaga. There song is good for the shear fact u can listen to both of their amazing vocals. Yea Taylor swift is this adorable lil girl and when put up against miley cyrus is a better role model but she seriously can not sing and the fact she keeps getting these awards just prove they give these things away because she def was not worth of the album of the year grammy. mayb in a few after voice lessons but as of now shes not up to par and even with the kanye fiasco if u paid attention to her remark when beyonce brought her back on stage when she won u wouldve seen she cant blame nerves on anythin cause she a smart mouth lil girl dont tlk it if u cant wlk it
duh!!!!!!!!! only proves she can and mever was a good singer. Country princes crap. Maybe Stevie Nicks will throw her a back up bone latter on ..............NOT
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Please. Lady Gaga, Beyonce AND Taylor are all pap. At least Taylor sings without the enhancement of AutoTune.
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Taylor only sings LIVE without AutoTune....that's why she sucks!! Lady Gaga may have gimmicks but atleast she has very good vocals. Beyonce can out sing Taylor anyday. Taylor is a good role model and she writes her own music that relates to young tarts..I give her that, but for god sake she should sell her songs...cause she can't sing live...theres no excuses for that. Her 15 minutes is up..HOPEFULLY. Lets get back to real talent.
It just refreshing to see a performer who writes her own music and dresses like a young lady. If Beyonce is so great, why can't she put on a modest dress and sing without the shakin'???
Uh, no she uses protools in the studio to cover up the fact that she cannot carry a tune in a bucket!!!
Mr. Leo, you think she's dressing like a proper young lady in the SNL video above? She's showing her stuff same as all the rest of them, and not that I object to that. I agree with the author. Her bad singing on all of these occasions has convinced me she's nothing more than a corporate fabrication to make them money. I'm beginning to doubt that she really writes these songs herself too- three chord wonders that are. Also she's 20 now and has been in playing the guitar professionally for at least seven years now. How about a smoking lead solo?
Oh you silly, silly kid. Swift's the only one who needs an actual singer to underlie her voice in all of her songs..I can't believe we've let a ratty kid with absolutely NO VOICE WHATSOEVER win anything. Shame on you for perpetuating this terrible cycle ;)
music is not about who dresses well and writes their own songs, it's about the beyond belief talent....and i was impressed with anyone i saw last night...music today..blech
Lady Gaga does not use autotune and can sing while dancing,; even hitting high notes. And can someone explain to me how an album,,,,a debut album, that sets a record with it's first 4 singles hitting #1 on Billboard, not win album of the year in a venue that industry recording experts choose the winner? That shows they don't have a pulse of the fans and they wonder why the industry is hurting??
she also sings without benefit of a good voice !! Every song sounds like the one before it and she embarasses herself everytime she performs live.
ya nd atleast talor sucks listen hun they both suck badly they can't sing 4 thier lives nd talor can't hold a note so pick another celeb ok cus they both don't got no real singing voices nd beyonce she can't sing either her voice is anoiting she need ta go have some baby'slol
God, you suck at your capability to identify who sings well and who is totally weak. No wonder you think she has a good voice. Obviously you are a bit deaf, too.
Maybe she should use a enhancement. Her live performances make me change the channel.
Lady Gaga also writes he own music as well as Beyonce. they are both entertaining and have vocal skills. Everyone is just feeling sorry for Taylor because of the kanye west incident. carry underwood is far more better of a country singer if any thing she should be the princess. Beyonce and Gaga are far more creative and talented then Taylor. In time everyone will see shes not that good because lady gaga and beyonce are always trying to top themselves and Taylor is a simple, catchy but dull.
Agreed TBrough, and may I add that no matter how off-key Swift may be, she's still infinitely more talented than Kanye "I hate Whitey" West.
I'll take Taylor over the over-the-top phony Beyonce. How many people did she step on on her way up. Think best friends. Tayolr is sweet and not so conniving. Country's the best. Tells it like it is. Everytime I thing of Tiger Woods my mind goes to Brad Paisley's "Celebrity". Is he psychic or what? "Because when your a celebrity, it's adios reality".
ha!!!ha!!! ya and taylor swift really sucks she should have never even became famous shes just another stupid untalented broad in hollywood
i got so angry when Taylor swift won. im not saying she's all bad i just thought that she shouldn't have deserved it and all i hear from her is that stupid song over and over and over every time she performs at an event....your on the phone with you boyfriend shes up- set....blah blah blah at least with beyonce and lady gaga they spice it up a little and perform other songs then there #1 hi song. Taylor is riding the kanye train for too long now and soon it will all be over.
Ur so off. Ive seen beyonce live and her vocals r amazing even on all her performances on shows and stuff her voice is amazin same thing with lady gaga. There song is good for the shear fact u can listen to both of their amazing vocals. Yea Taylor swift is this adorable lil girl and when put up against miley cyrus is a better role model but she seriously can not sing and the fact she keeps getting these awards just prove they give these things away because she def was not worth of the album of the year grammy. mayb in a few after voice lessons but as of now shes not up to par and even with the kanye fiasco if u paid attention to her remark when beyonce brought her back on stage when she won u wouldve seen she cant blame nerves on anythin cause she a smart mouth lil girl dont tlk it if u cant wlk it
duh!!!!!!!!! only proves she can and mever was a good singer. Country princes crap. Maybe Stevie Nicks will throw her a back up bone latter on ..............NOT
I agree. I also like the fact that when Taylor sings you can hear and understand the lyrics.