Taylor Swift interacting with the Swifties gathered outside the Good Morning America studio in New York City (2012)
Swifties are the fandom of the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Regarded by journalists as one of the largest, most devoted and influential fan bases, Swifties are known for their high levels of participation, creativity, community and fanaticism. They are a subject of widespread coverage in the mainstream media.
Critics have opined that Swift has redefined artist–fandom relationships by establishing an intimate connection with Swifties. She has frequently engaged with, helped, credited and prioritized her fans, while the latter have offered unprecedented support and interest in her works irrespective of her wavering reception in the media. They continued to support Swift through her genre transitions and unexpected artistic pivots, helped her during her highly publicized controversies such as the 2019 masters dispute, instigated the political scrutiny of Ticketmaster that led to implementation of various laws, and stimulated economic growth with the cultural impact of the Eras Tour. Swift's releases, promotional efforts and fashion have garnered attention for incorporating Easter eggs and clues that are decoded by Swifties and considered part of her musical universe. The word Swiftie(s) was added to the Oxford Dictionary of English in 2023.
Swifties have had an impact on the music industry and popular culture. Cultural analyses have variably described them as a community of interest, a subculture, and a near-metaverse, while academics have studied them for their consumerism, content creation, social capital, collective effervescence, organizing prolificacy, and interpersonal relationships. Swifties have also been a subject of criticism, with some members of the fanbase displaying disregard for Swift's privacy by publicizing her real-time locations. Media outlets have reported that some online Swifties engage in verbal attack of individuals, including celebrities, who malign Swift.
decoded by Swifties and considered part of her musical universe. The word Swiftie(s) was added to the Oxford Dictionary of English in 2023. Swifties have had...
A Tom Swifty (or Tom Swiftie) is a phrase in which a quoted sentence is linked by a pun to the manner in which it is attributed. Tom Swifties may be considered...
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lineup of de facto leader Eminem, Proof, Bizarre, Mr. Porter, Kuniva and Swifty McVay. D12 had chart-topping albums in the United States, United Kingdom...
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causing further buzz. Several Swifties on social media commented that the person in the videos is Leechin and not Swift. Swifties online criticized Leechin...
mainstream media. Coronel stated that the show was organized by him and Swifties Philippines, a Facebook group. In June 2023, American drag performer Jiggly...
ratings to be higher than those of Biden and Trump, whereas her fans, called Swifties, are considered a key voting bloc. Journalists have opined that Swift could...
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Unlike many celebrity publicists, Tree Paine is a well-known figure among Swifties. In a 1998 Las Vegas wedding, Tree married Lance Paine, a businessman who...
Swift's close connection with her fans, Swifties, is considered unique for artists of her stature. Swifties have been described as a loyal fanbase with...
of the pop star and singer-songwriter archetypes. Her fans are known as Swifties. Billboard noted only few artists have had her chart success, critical...
she smirked?': Taylor Swift sings 'Labyrinth' on returning Eras Tour. Swifties say it's a message to Travis Kelce". The Daily Dot. Retrieved April 2,...
widespread public condemnation of T4F for poor concert management. Many Swifties claimed that the water bottle ban, exacerbated by the heat wave and the...
idioms literally and creating contradictions and redundancies, as in Tom Swifties: "Hurry up and get to the back of the ship," Tom said sternly. Linguistic...
Philadelphia" topped the US iTunes chart, following which the brothers thanked the Swifties. The song further debuted at number five on the Billboard Digital Song...
Spotify, YouTube, Instagram, and Threads. The campaign, which prompted Swifties to search for Easter eggs, included five Swift-curated Apple Music playlists...
(January 16, 2024). "Taylor Swift Did Not Write the Argylle Book, So Why Do Swifties Think She Did?". Vulture. Archived from the original on January 16, 2024...
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