Taylor Swift's Photo Blog: Backstage at CMT Music Awards
Editor's note: Taylor Swift spent most of Monday (April 14) preparing for the 2008 CMT Music Awards airing live tonight at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CMT. She's giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at her day by sharing several brand new photos taken backstage at The Curb Event Center at Nashville's Belmont University.
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Amy says:
getting ready for the awards tonight! yay i can’t wait! I hope you win! :) http://www.myspace.com/amylynn0002 :)
Alaina (love you) says:
thats alot of make up
lol
i wish you lots of luck :)
your the bestest hope you win :)
Kaydee says:
hahaha i love it!! lol =]
good luck tonight! we all love you!!!
daniel says:
such a young and good talent.
she’s a cut girl too.
i’m 14.
daniel says:
sorry, i meant cute not cut.
Jenn says:
Hey,
i hope you win.
Massie says:
Aaaah! You are so pretty! And hilarious. I hope you win tonight .. so bad.
I lovelovelove you!
Massie / T-Swift.com / http://www.myspace.com/massieisamazingyay
Lauren says:
Taylor! i love you!
you’re an amazing singer and i love your songs.
They actually have meaning to them, unlike alot of the music out there today. my favorite song of yours has to be stay beautiful [my bfs name is corey]. its great! thank you so much for your music and keep it comin! :)
good luck tonight!
-lauren
sarah says:
hi i love your .c.d.
annabelle says:
you are really pretty and so down to earth!
these are hilarious :)
luv your voice- it’s absolutely gorgeous :D
good luck!!
annabelle
CHRISTIAN says:
Dang thats a lot of makeup. Youi will definately win all the awards you were nominated for. i JUst wanted to say your the best your so nice to your fans and everything your awesome see ya. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH
Miranda says:
Taylor you rock!!* You look so pretty and you will win EVERY award you’re nominated for and the ones you’re not which you SHOULD Be. YOu so are the most beautiful person and amazing person EVER!~*
Jodi says:
Hi Taylor I am such a big fan of ur’s an coinsidentelly alot of people say I look like you Weird I know eh!But I have Brown hair so I don’t see it but anyhoo I still let them have their fun:) All i wanted to say is you really ~Truely~ inspiring to gurls and encourage them to reach for there dreams and believe that anything is possible and I thankyou for this! I know through ur music I have come out of my shell one may say and may actually get my own personal music out there. I have been singing since I was 5 and coinsidentally have wrote some songs that now can be looked back on as not so bad!! I am expecially excited to see you this July in Concert with Rascal Flatts U are an amzing person and all I have to say is you go Gurl!!. Don’t let anyone take ur unique style an fantabulous personality away! Your biggest Fan Jodi!
jessica says:
omg i love ur songs they have gave me soo… much to think about
Lisia says:
Taylor
Hey I am watching the awards rite at this moment and you are so tall. Yea i just saw you well i think you rock you are such a great singer and you better win everything but not the male awards lol but i am a huge fan i kno lots say that but come on i really am but ne ways i want to wish you great luck but you dont need it and i cant wait till you sing i really think you are an awesome person you gots to travel around us so i can see ur consert but yea y is this taking so long for the awards to start and besides it aint no fun untill you can with the purple wait my bad lavander you are so pretty the is no way you cant win please sweetie boyz must be votin for u and they dont even know your name lol but 22:15 thats the time untill it starts and i really cant wait i really want you to win i have you cd u need a new one with ‘i am only me when im with you’ that one rocks because its so true u r only ur true self with the best people like fam. and friends i have a bff too well that girl in the 18th b~day party pix is she ur bff or do u have lots of bff well me 2 but i have a very bestest truest friend but yea you really rock i cant wait i hope this is you longest letter well yea hey i just gotta say that you are so pretty u aint one of those stupid junkie uglie makeup stars gurls u gots it just rite you really have the prettest eyes ever well yea this is a long letter and i love all ur songs all everyone omg i see you on tv lol u have a rapsody comersal omg yeah i saw you i am now and afficaly happy lol well ne ways the songs u rite r they true well no guy should not let you drive his truck i mean i would want 2 also but thats boyz for u even though they are so cute hey do you kno Jason Dolley i love him if you ever see him promise me u will say hey for a crazy gurl in love with him lol okay well yea the show is back on yes but yea ne ways 13:30 thats how much longer it is till Awards i cant wait i really cant well i am your biggest fan hello how long is this letter well i guess i need to go i am so sorry but i have to but remember i love u so much i am ur bigestestestest fanest in the whole inteir world bye bye
Lisia
Lisia says:
hey me again just gotta say hi and i love you
Lisia says:
i see paula
Jackie says:
Hey Taylor
I love your music and i can’t wait till you come on tour in NM
Mallory says:
I’m watching you right now on the CMT Awards. You look gorgeous, as always!!
Good luck tonight. =]
katelynn says:
hay taylor me and my best friend lacie love you and your music!!! for my birthday im only asking for thing for my birthday and its you consert tickets. i am a complete and total contry girl and trust me i know good contry music when i hear it. i just know your gonna win tonight good luck and i know your gonna win video of the year. I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!
GOOD LUCK
katelynnnn
nick says:
you are HOTTTTTTT taylor!
Bridgette says:
Taylor I so LOVE YOU! I bought all of your songs on itunes! You should so totally win! If you ever come to Atlanta I would love to hear you sing! Your amazing! I am watching you as I write this! Miley said you text a lot so tell her I said hi too! It would be so so so so so cool to meet you! My three favorite songs you sing are Tim Mcgraw, Our Song, and Teardrops on my Guitar! U ROK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:):)
Kayla says:
Awwe. You’re the best, & I hope you win tonight which i’m sure you will. I have been voting like crazy!
lovelovelove
Kayla / http://www.myspace.com/estelle728
:-)
Steve says:
Taylor,
Don’t let your head get too big listening to all this… it’s all true,lol, but please stay just the way you are! You’re the best and I hope you win big tonight. Come do a show at the Mohegan Sun… Cheers!
Wendy says:
Hey Taylor! :)
Yay! Taylor! I just voted for you! I really hope you win tonight! I love your music and videos!
Keep on rockin!!
Good Luck!!
Wendy:)
lexi says:
GOOD LUCK… HOPE YOU GET A 100%TONIGHT
Dewanna says:
Taylor,
I really love every song you have released, and I think it’s cool that you write all of them. I can’t wait to see you perform “Picture To Burn”~I hope there’s alot of fire. Have fun girl!!
Molly says:
Taylor,
Danielle says:
Hey taylor!
i absolutly love your music and all your videos! Your the best! i hope you win tonight, you deserve it!! and of course i voted for you, like a million times!lol
Good luck!
love love love!
Danielle :)
p.s Come to eastern canada, Halifax, Nova Scotia, you have a huge fan base here!!!
Molly says:
Taylor,
Hey, your so pretty and i look up to you! Im so excited to see you tonight. Your album well lets just say ” I love it”! well, good luck and i hope you win!
Juniebug says:
” CONGRATULATIONS ” ON YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENT TONIGHT FROM ALL OF US HERE IN CLEARWATER & BELLEAIR, FLORIDA!!!!!!!
GREAT JOB, KEEP IT UP, YOU HAVE A LONG ROAD AHEAD OF YOU AND WE ARE SURE YOU WILL HAVE MANY MORE AWARDS TO GO WITH THE ONE TONIGHT *************
Annie says:
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love you taylor swift you are so amazing i love you i am so gald you already won 1 award hope you win lots more
yo are amazing i love you!*~*!*~*!
Annie says:
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love you taylor swift you are so amazing i love you i am so gald you already won 1 award hope you win lots more
yo are amazing i love you!*~*!*~*!YOU ARE AMAZING AND YOU ARE MY IDAL LOVE YOU LOTS
Katelyn says:
Taylor,
Congrats on the female video of the year!! Me and my friends are all huge fans…you look soo pretty by the way!
come back to chicago on your next tour, and hit me up with some tickets! jk ilu girl
-katelyn, Chicago
Torrey says:
that sure is a lot of makeup! i hope you dont need that first aid thing in the corner! lol good luck and you look gorgeous already w/ out all the glam!
-torrey
John Green says:
Who picked Taylors outfit it is horrible. Fire your dress maker.
John Green says:
But, you rock as a singer, just dont let them talk you into wearing that stuff.
ashley w. says:
taylor i love u hope u win! (btw it would be the most amazing thing if u emailed me ;)
Taylor says:
Taylor,
you rock!! i ♥ u! i am so glad u won keep on rockin!
-Taylor
P.s that was weird, it felt like i was typing to my self
Katie says:
Taylor, i like the song picture 2 burn but u sang it kinda fake 2night
luv u anyway, but try 2 stay real,k?
sydney says:
OMG TAYLOR I LOVE YOU!!!!! i love the song i’d lie it is my new favorite you are my fav singer me, amy, liv, and kati love u!!!!! CONGRATS i knew u would win!
skymax says:
there is no way you should have won, either award. Carrie is the number 1 female artist and sugarlang by far has the best video with stay.what was america thinking?
Analisa says:
Wow!! Video of the YEAR!! I am so proud of you. I asked for your CD 2 years ago for Christmas and I have followed you for a very long time. I play your songs on my guitar and enjoy every minute of your music, all of your songs.I want to see you again. I was at the Grand Forks North Dakota Concert.I want to see you at W.E.Fest in Detroit Lakes MN. in August 2008.Keep up the beautiful work and I will continue to listen.
Diane says:
What an amazing young talent! Country music in in great hands! Congratulations on your 2 awards. Much deserved. Also on your great live performance. I am certain the future holds many more nights like tonight. Best of luck!
Stacy says:
Hey Taylor, congrats on the win!! I had to work so I missed your performance, but I’m sure it will be on the web in no time :) if you get a chance please check out my fansite for you… it’s already listed on your myspace…. http://www.myspace.com/tayloraswiftfan
lovelovelove stacy
Julie says:
Taylor, you are amazing! I know your folks must be very proud. I know our 8 year old granddaughter thinks you are the best performer in the whole wide world (which she is studying in geography with her 2nd grade class). Thanks for being real, and setting such a good example to those younger than you reaching for the stars they see you touching. Don’t let the hustle/bustle keep you from living and loving every minute of what God has given to you. May His Blessings Flow to you and you allow them to Flow from you to others . . . always. Julie Kay
bkb says:
this girl cannot sing. her performance was off key and what was all that jerky dancing and throwing her head around?
Diana says:
You can sing and you look good, but your voice is horrible. Get someeone else to sing your songs. You disgraced a lot of other deserving artists tonight.
Jennifer says:
I know all you you young people love Taylor Swift and I feel like that is where all of her votes came in but come on people did you hear her try and sing live it was as bad as the rejects on American Idol. i know they can work magic in the studio but the real test is live on stage and her performance last night was HORRIBLE. Then to be followed up by Carrie Underwood just made her look that much worse. Bless her heart for trying but It is just not working.
Allan says:
Congratulations Taylor. You deserve the Awards. Keep up the good work. I can’t wait until your next Album is out.
Sheri says:
I love her songs on the radio. It is amazaing what can be done in a studio because she was absolutely horrible on stage. I wish Simon was there.
This must be the year of the young female talent that thank the heavens has a studio and a great marketing strategy because she and Miley are both horrible live.
I’ll be buying the CD but would not waste my money for a concert ticket. What an insult to the real talent that lost to her last night.
Allison says:
I LOVE YOUR SONGS.
AMAZING SINGER!!
Vultor says:
Wow, the nerve of some people to get on here an actually critisize artists that can do what you only wish you could do. Especially the moroons who get on here and say you don’t deserve to win. These were music video awards people. Not grammys, not best live performance….Videos.
Dani says:
Sounds like a lot of teens voted for you. Think about it!
Esteban says:
Great song writer, talented individual, must have a phenomenal manager. Every time I have seen her live it has been painful, this was no different. To see her perform live on the same stage with Leann Rimes and Carrie Underwood really validated that these awards were for bright lights, production, and marketing, not singing.
I do not want to bash the girl, I was just disappointed to see more talented individuals go unnoticed. I hope the success does not “go to her head”, that would make her unbearable. Good Luck Taylor, you have long ways to go, but you are at least on track.
jeggle says:
the songs and the videos are alright, but i think that a person with true talent as a singer can also follow up live.
jeggle says:
the songs and the videos are alright, but i think that a person with true talent as a singer can also follow up live. it was a shame to see that performance when that time could have been taken up by a better performer. the fact that you won for a video doesn’t bother me. i just cant stand to hear you live. work on it
grayson says:
your an awesome singer.your face at the music awards was SHOCKing.i love Picture to Burn.your amazing.i say that your one of the best singers out there.keep up the good work.it will be awesome if u email me.
love,
grayson
Jennifer says:
What were you wearing in your hair @ the CMT’s and where did you find it? Would go great with my daughter’s prom dress (Greek Style). Been looking all day for something like it online. Congrats on your buckles!
hannah says:
DEAR TAYLOR ,
SAM says:
DEAR TAYLOR ,
YOU TOTALLY ROCK AND I LOVE ALL OF YOUR SONGS .
I NEED SOME ADVISE I JUST BROKE UP WITH MY BOYFRIEND I THOUGHT MAYBE YOU MIGHT HAVE SOME BOY ADVISE >
PS YOUR SUCH AN AWSOME GIRL SO I DON’T SEE WHO WOULDN’T WANT TO GO OUT WITH A PERFECT GIRL LIKE YOU AND YOU SEEM VERY NICE TO MY FRIEND KATIE AND AMBER R SINGING A SONG THAT YOU SING AT THE TALENT SHOW IT’S CALLED ” OUR SONG ”
I ALSO LOVED THE WAY YOU PREFORMED
” PICTURE TO BURN ” TO .
YOU MUST BE SO PERFECT WELL ALMOST PERFECT I AM NOT EVEN A BIT CLOSE TO BEING PERFECT
IS MILEY A REALLY GOOD FRIEND ?
I’D BET SO
Tyler says:
I agree with vultor. If they can’t be nice get off! I thought you were awsome.
YOU ROCK
LOVE YOU
C-rae says:
I love your music :)
FF says:
You did awesome at the awards show Cant wait for new album
Love ff
Carlos says:
Suprise must be fun
grandpa says:
Taylor and Miley are horrible singers. They can’t carry a tune in a dumptruck! I’ve heard better harmony in alley cat friggn
Ashley says:
Taylor you rock and you always will.
abc says:
hey old grandpa if you want to make smart remarks say them in your head
Taylor and Miley have wonderful voices
and besides you probably cant carry a tune in a bucket
Lisia says:
Dear Tay tay
ME again yep thats rite lisia well i am so proud of you winning that great award you are totaly awesome am i your biggest fan i mean come on i think i am so ha ha to you other people no no i am jk i love all u guys who are like me but yea ne who you really rock well i am gonna comment on ur other pix k they r so cute well c ya love ya sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much bye
Lisia says:
Hey boy named grandpa abc is so rite thats just mean and this is her blog why u gonna say that besides i love taylor and miley they’re awesome they rock my socks real hard lol so yea got ne more mean things to say well say them to me got it bye
Alyssa says:
Hey Taylor u rock and i luv all of ur songs, theyre m-azing. Dont listen to all of those jurks theyre the ones who cant sing.
luv ya lots:)
jaydean says:
u r sooo pretty
your biggest fan says:
OMG!!!!!!!!!! taylor u r the best i luv all of ur songs and my fav is “im only me when im with you” i really loved seeing ur friends and family. u guys r sooooo funny wish i waz related 2 u!
WELL LUV YA =) =0 =] =>
your biggest fan says:
lisia ur right about grandpa dissin tay and miley but did u see what miley did u know about “the pics” nasty i heard that she kissed and girl
your biggest fan says:
opps i meant a girl not and girl
nikki (your biggest fan) says:
i luv all your songs and you are so so so so so so so so great iv always wanted to sing just like you maybe you can give me some tips PLZ !!!
you are so cool :)
:)
:)
:)
:)
bye
friend,
Nikki
my E-mail is ****@juda.k12.wi.us
if you want to give me some tips it would be nice …BYE…
Kevin says:
hope you win i love your songs
i love you. i also love singing
蔡育婷 says:
Hello Taylor Swift
I am a student in Tanwin.
I an a gril and I am fifteen years old.
My English teacher let us listen your song in English classes.
I like your snog and I feel you are beautiful.
I hope you can write back a letter to me.
Thank you^____^
shyanne says:
hey taylor i love you so much do you like mileys boyfriend i am 8 love u so much email me back
shyanne says:
u are the best singer me and my dad love your voice love uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu so much bye email me back.
shyanne says:
i hope you can send a letter back to me love ya
ItsJustMe says:
I found a live studio performance of her online at
wlit.com/pages/maryam.html Check it out, it’s awesome!!!
T. Gallery says:
Off topic-
I think Rolling Stone did Taylor a great disservice featuring her on the cover this week, while including the trashy Calvin Klein add on page 3, in the same issue. A lot of young girls will be buying/reading the magazine, and will be subjected to the CK garbage. I hope RS apologizes.
Gracey says:
I hope you win! :) I am your biggest fan. By the way I’m going to your concert in Biloxi! :)
sabrina says:
taylor swift u rock i cant wait till you make new songs i listen to them everyday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! please wrte back we can be bff’s my name is sabrina i am 19
Bailie says:
hey taylor u enspire me to become a singer which i have wrote 8 songs already and im only 12!!! one day i hope to meet you in the country music business hope to see you in Wyoming
luv ya
bailie
park city, Montana
R says:
Taylor Swift exclusive interview and performance at a High school in Virginia Tuesday:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/video/2009/04/28/VI2009042803912.html
taylorswiftroxs says:
hey whats up i am one of your biggest fans and i hope you can write me back and i am only 9 years old but i love your music so much it is like the best music i’ve ever heard. i know you have a big heart and i hope i can see you in concert some time. best wishes your num one fan,kaitlyn minarsich
Brooke says:
hi well i love taylor swift she is really cool but dont you guys ever think th
Brooke says:
hi well i love taylor swift she is really cool but dont you guys ever think that you dont love taylor swift you love what she is not who she is! i would love to get to know taylor swift because she seems like the type of person id like to be friends with but i mean she might not be. she is really pretty and i envy her but i mean guys you dont love her you love what you think she is!!!!
Benigna Marko says:
Taylor Swift is so on her game. She shows everyone that dreams and fairytales do come true. I love her music and wish I could have gotten tickets for her concert.
Benigna Marko
Kenzie says:
hey taylor…i dont know if you will really read this but if you do i am soo onherd. I just wanted to tell you that you are my favorite singer and your my role model. You should see all my pictures of you. I cant believe that you have the voice you do. (That’s a good thing!). WOW! you have created soo many songs that just make me wish i could meet you. well if your reading this I REALLY REALLY LOOK UP TO YOU. BECAUSE LOTS OF TEENS MAKE BAD CHOICES. BUT YOU NEVER DO ANYTHING WRONG! NICE JOB! i hope i havent wasted your time…sorry…LUV YA,
~*~*Makenzie*~*~
Duralee says:
I LOVE TAYLOR SWIFT!!!!!!! She is the most beautiful, amazing, talented, amazing, gorgeous, cute, sweet, beautiful, amazing, beaufiul, talented, great, gorgeous, sweet, beautiful, AMAZING, girl in the whole entire world. i’m a little obsessed, which might creep some people out, but it’s okay because she is AMAZING! i love her, a lot. i wish i could be just like her. my boyfriend gets jealous, it’s okay though. if i ever met her, i might faint or die in shock. god, i love her. so amazing:)
SpaiN Shake And Now! :o) says:
Dear Taylor
Joe Jonas is the Big crazy and I’m sorry what happened but take it that none of their fans not to switch them to you already about 10,000 just from America …. Way to go destroy it!
I still love you forever…Your songs have good names,good music and lyrics.You deserve more than just the glory that you deserve to be always happy with your love Spain (your Big Evropan fan :o))
nas and fakri says:
taylor swift i love you because your song is very amazing.
you have nice eye and face.i
nas and fakri says:
i have question for you ?what is your favourite video
of michael jackson music.are you have boyfriend
nas and fakri says:
love
i love love love love love lovelovelovelovelovelovelovelove very much,bye bye my sweet heart
Jacob says:
Taylor my favorite singer of all timeD!!Music vid of the year!!You are THEE best country singer in the world and the best looking.
Karly says:
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH YOUR MY FAV SINGER!!!! I have a game about CMT Studios