Taylor isn't my favorite artist by any stretch but I do admire her talent and ability to connect with a huge audience. She doesn't just connect with young folks either.Her audience transcends age.
She does not write 100% of her songs. She was given a whole team of writers to work with but she was involved in every song. I would also say she probably was the genesis for the songs.

That she doesn't meet some standards of Great singers I admit but her delivery and phrasing are surprising. She makes lyrics flow that appear to be sporadic. That is a talent in itself.
As far as autotune goes I think it is expected now a days. I don't know if she uses it or not.
I also think I am seeing some maturity in her songs. She is only getting better.

Hell I remember these same complaints about Elvis and the Beatles.

The thing that makes a star is the ability to attract an audience and hold that audience. Taylor does that.
That takes something special and like it or not Taylor Swift has what ever that something is.

I wish I had it.

Bill
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