Greetings from Taylor Swift
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 – Greetings from Taylor Swift.
Written and inspired Swift, the first set of cards from the new Taylor Swift Collection by American Greetings Corporation is now available at retailers across the country. The first 12 cards are being introduced to fans and card enthusiasts of all ages with a display marked, "Hi, I'm Taylor and these are my cards." As a special bonus, the official "Fearless" concert tour book will also be available to purchase.
The partnership between American Greetings and Swift was announced in November 2009. Gift packaging, stationary, online photo personalization products and online greetings are also part of the collection and will be introduced over the course of the partnership.
"Working beside Taylor in our own creative environment and watching her get excited about concepts, write verse and come up with new ideas on the spot energized the entire team, " said Kelly Ricker, executive director of product development, American Greetings. "Taylor's songs touch millions of people, and we believe her cards will have the same emotional appeal to consumers of all ages. All of us are so proud of the first set of cards in the collection, and we are very excited for everyone to experience them."
Currently, the new Swift greeting card collection can be found at select American Greetings retail partners throughout the U.S. and Canada. By summer, products will be sold in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and U.S. military bases worldwide, and online at americangreetings.com and photoworks.com.
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CD reviews for Taylor Swift
Fearless
Taylor Swift took the county world by storm with her huge selling debut and its five hit singles. With a huge marketing push and myspace, Swift was on her way. Kind of like an Avril Lavigne for the teen female country set.
Sophomore slump? There's no indication of that. Swift once again writes her material - all 13 songs here with help sometimes from Liz Rose, Colbie Caillat and John Rich. Swift writes of what she knows about - relationships and teen love come and gone in songs speak to her fans. »»» |
Taylor Swift Limited Deluxe Edition
She plays guitar, writes her own songs and is a hit factory off the strength of her first record. Oh, and she's 17. At an age when most worry about the SATs, Swift cobbles tunes that reach right through the radio and plug into even the most padlocked-hearted listener. Whether it's the wistful remembrance of the bygone sweetheart (the big hit "Tim McGraw"), the unrequited longing for a friendship to catch fire (another hit, "Teardrops on My Guitar") or the heady »»» |
The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection
Taylor Swift's Christmas offering, much like her last name, is over swiftly. There are only six songs on this short disc: two originals, a couple modern holiday tunes and two traditional favorites.
One original, "Christmas When You Were Mine," speaks of better days. It's a sad song where Swift finds it hard to find much cheer. "Merry Christmas everybody/That'll have to be something I just say this year."
"Christmas Must Be Something More" »»» |
Editorial: Walking the talk –
When names like Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Waylon and the Hag are invoked, you're talking hard core country. These are the touchstones of country , the guys who made country music what it was and still is (or maybe can be). When these folks would sing about being down-and-out and the rough-and-tumble, they knew of what they were singing about. Fast forward a few years to the country singers of today. »»»
Concert Review: Justin Townes Earle learns his lessons well –
It certainly can't be easy living in the shadows of a well-known musical father, especially when his name is Steve Earle. The obvious questions for Justin Townes Earle - like any offspring in a similar position - was whether he was cashing in on his father's fame or deserving in his own right?
The younger Earle is on a roll and easily... »»»
Concert Review: Paisley still satisfies –
Nobody sent up the bat signal, but Brad Paisley landed in L.A.'s fair city once again - this time dressed in a stylish Batman t-shirt - to share his winning wit and wisdom, all wrapped in lovingly electric guitar spiced country music. And while this show differed little from the hunk's recent California visit to Orange County a few months... »»»
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Easton Corbin
You may not always be able to judge a book by its cover. But the image of a north Florida country boy playing a guitar and sitting next to a dog on a front porch perfectly describes what the mood of the 11 songs will be. Corbin recalls George Strait on several songs, but none more than the hit A Little More Country Than That. »»» |
Six Pack
Blake Shelton has always been known for fun, tongue-in-cheeks songs with some good ballads thrown in as well. This six-song EP that accurately reflects the normal balance of selection on most of his full-length albums. Shelton goes straight for the country dance club crowd with Hillbilly Bone, on which Trace Adkins added his vocal talents. »»» |
The Open Ride
John Hiatt has been roots rocking long enough that it bears remembering his folk/pop beginnings in the early '70s and his tough/tender new wave angle into the '80s. But like any decent gunslinger, Hiatt never forgets how many bullets he has left and his chambers are full on the 19th studio album of his storied career. »»»
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