[77] It therefore became the first single released after being certified gold by the RIAA. Taylor Swift's re-recorded Fearless (Taylor's Version) has finally arrived, and with it a fresh bout of late 2000s nostalgia.. eventAction: 'render' Swift wrote most of the songs while promoting her debut studio album (2006) and opening for concert tours of other country artists. 85. Release Date: Apr 9, 2021; Summary; Critic Reviews; User Reviews; Details & Credits; Metascore . [48] The DVD comprised music videos ("Change", "The Best Day", "Love Story", "White Horse", and "You Belong with Me"), behind-the-scenes videos (for the latter three), over fifty images (photographed by Austin Swift, the singer's younger brother) and backstage footage from the first concert of the Fearless Tour, and "Thug Story" (a video with rapper T-Pain filmed exclusively for the 2009 CMT Music Awards). "[95] Drawing similarities between her ability to "blur the line between commercial country and Top 40 radio", Reed compared the singer to a younger version of the Dixie Chicks. [12] Thereon, she and Chapman recorded and cut an abundance of songs to keep the best material on the album. 2, making it Swift's highest charting album in the country yet. In the United States, it spent 11 weeks atop the Billboard 200, was the best-selling album of 2009, and was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America for 10 million album-equivalent units. The new edition of Fearless has been expanded to 26 songs, and titled Fearless (Taylor’s Version). February 11, 2021. [136] Achieving its highest peak in Europe, the album debuted at number five on the UK Albums Chart on the week ending March 21, 2009. That's why I write these songs. [75] The song peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 after its release as a promotional single. Swift stated during one of her earlier interviews that she tried to write more about what she "feels and guys and love." Described by Swift as an expansion on the country sound of her debut album, Fearless is a country pop record with crossover elements that critics found appealing to a broad audience. It was praised by numerous critics for its vulnerability and accurate portrayal of a real teenager. [43] She then completed the track the day after she won the Horizon Award at the 2007 Country Music Association Awards and saw Scott Borchetta, the president of Big Machine Records, crying.[42]. We are one of the world’s fastest growing eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), },false) [79] The title track has an associated music video consisting of footage of the tour itself and backstage; it was directed by Todd Cassetty. "Love Story" was released as the album's lead single on September 12, 2008 via digital distribution. So before I say anything else, let me just say that it was a real honor to get to be a teenager alongside you, and for those of you I’ve come to know more recently than 2008, I am ecstatic that I will get to experience a bit of that feeling with you in the very near future. It topped albums charts of Canada and New Zealand, and peaked within the top five on albums charts of Australia, Norway, and the United Kingdom. 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The album's images were photographed by Joseph Anthony Barker, Ash Newell and Sheryl Nields while the cover and graphic designs were executed by Leen Ann Ramey for Ramey Design. Finding a fearless element to the themes and messages behind the songs, Swift decided to title the album Fearless. [97] Swift's Album of the Year win made her the youngest artist ever at the age of 20 to receive that award, thereby surpassing Alanis Morissette's win for Jagged Little Pill at the age of 21. [60] Furthermore, "Love Story" peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100[61] and marked the highest peak by a country song on Mainstream Top 40 (Pop Songs) since Shania Twain's "You're Still the One" (1998). They consequently put all her ramblings into "Tell Me Why". | Which tracks are you most excited to hear? The album sold over 400,000 copies throughout Asia as of February 2011. [74] In the United States, the song sold over 1.1 million digital downloads as of February 2011. } It is set to be released on April 9th — a date Taylor announced via a letter-capitalised easter egg hunt in a statement. Fearless (Taylor's Version) was released on April 9, 2021.[52]. ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); eventAction: 'load' [59] It is the best-selling country single of all time, and was later surpassed by Lady Antebellum's "Need You Now" (2009) in April 2011. pg.acq.push(function() { Lots of them. [30] It peaked at number thirteen in the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on Hot Country Songs. It is an understated ballad, and the only song on Fearless to be written in simple verse form. [41][42] "Change" was solely composed by Swift about her hopes and aspirations to succeed, although signed to the smallest record label in Nashville, Tennessee. MEAWW is an initialism for Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. Some — though not all — of those questions were finally answered in early February, when Taylor announced in a post on her social media accounts that her rerecorded version of 2008’s Fearless — aptly subtitled Taylor’s Version — would arrive on April 9. hitType: 'event', CD $ 17.59 $21.99 Save 20% Current price is $17.59, Original price is $21.99. [6], Having grouped over 75 songs,[3] recording with Nathan Chapman, who produced all but one song on Taylor Swift,[10] commenced soon after having completed touring with Strait;[11] in the process, Swift made her record producing debut. ‘Fearless’ was Swift’s second studio album, originally released on November 11, 2008, by Big Machine Records. To promote the album Swift released four promotional singles, advertised as "Countdown to Fearless". Release Date: Apr 9, 2021. hitType: 'event', gads_event = event; [62], "White Horse" became Fearless' second single on December 9, 2008. }); I'll find a quiet place in some room at the venue, like the locker room. [13] By January 2008, Swift had recorded approximately half of the songs that would remain on the final cut of Fearless. Swift’s ‘Fearless’ was originally released in 2008 and is hailed as one of the finest albums of all time. "[87] Greenblatt presumed that at the time her fan base would remain young females due to her way of communicating with them, but would grow over time. One of the vault tracks, "You All Ov… [34], In the ballad "Breathe", the accompaniment consists entirely of string instruments,[25] and Swift singing in regards to love-gone-wrong scenario. "[96] Chris Richards of The Washington Post said, "In Swift's world, every song is a radio-ready charmer, confirming the 18-year-old's ability to pen a gaggle of consistently pleasing tunes. Sign in to Purchase Instantly. Swift first teased the “Taylor’s Version” of Fearless with the release of a new recording of one of her biggest hits, the ode to youthful romance “Love Story.” That version stays remarkably true to the original track, though it’s hard not to notice how Swift’s voice has … [71] It won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video in 2009, but during Swift's acceptance speech, rapper Kanye West interrupted, protesting in support of nominee Beyoncé Knowles. Swift’s ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ will be up for streaming on digital platforms like Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, and Spotify. On February 11, 2021, the singer announced the re-recordings of Fearless, titled Fearless (Taylor's Version), and stated that "Love Story (Taylor's Version)" would be released as a single on February 12. }); [51] Fearless Platinum Edition bore a new collector's cover that altered the background color to black and included a CD and a DVD. [19] "Love Story" came late into the production of Fearless. February 11, 2021 02:25 PM Ever the master of easter eggs and coded messages, Taylor Swift announced the release date for her new album of re-recorded original songs. [3] To aid her in choosing the songs, Swift performed various new tracks – "Permanent Marker", "I'd Lie", "Sparks Fly", and "Fearless" – at the Gold Country Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 29 and 30, 2007; only the latter song was chosen for the album. Fans swarmed social media as soon as they picked up on the clue, speculating that Fearless (taylor’s version) will be released on April 9, 2021. The new version contains 26 songs including unreleased songs from the vault. The singer wrote, “When I think back on the ‘Fearless’ album, and all that you turned it into, a completely involuntary smile creeps across my face. [132] In Japan, it debuted at number 22 with 4,945 copies sold in the first week of July 2009,[133] and peaked at number eight. She said, "I've been very selfish about my songs. Critical reception for the song was mixed, ranging from "every single Taylor Swift hit sounds the same"[67] to naming it one of her best songs. The two arranged a writing session to coincide with Caillat's upcoming concert in Nashville, Tennessee,[17] where they composed "Breathe" about Swift losing a friend very dear to her. The song was also included as part of the AT&T Team USA Soundtrack (2008). eventAction: 'click_image_ads' [7], In the writing process, she was heavily influenced by Sheryl Crow's candidness and truthful, yet vulnerable storytelling, and Brad Paisley's touching, yet humorous nature; she opened for Paisley. Fearless (Taylor's Version) >>>. In February, Taylor announced that she would be releasing Fearless (Taylor's Version) on April 9, 2021. Swift decided to add ‘Love Story’ when her second studio album was already in production. [120] As of July 2019, the album has sold 7.18 million copies in the US. It's not being completely unafraid. [127] The album also managed success overseas. [40] "The Best Day" was a song Swift dedicated to her mother, Andrea Swift. * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. Fans have also shared it on Twitter, writing: "#FearlessTaylorsVersion will be released on April 9th! Enraged by his disparaging and inconsistent behavior towards her,[17] she stormed into Rose's house, and vented about the scenario. 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The title refers to what Swift described as the mutual theme of all songs, as they altogether depict her courage to embrace the complexities of love. You have to believe in love stories and prince charmings and happily ever after. }) “I’ve now gone back and recorded those so that everyone will be able to hear not only the songs that made the album but the songs that almost made it,” Swift said. Fearless (Taylor's Version) will be released on April 9, 2021, via Republic Records. [54] The third promotional single, "You're Not Sorry", was released October 28, 2008. hitType: 'event', document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ If you're in Arkansas, who's there to write with? [29][30] Swift first solely wrote the first verse. The third promotional single, "You're Not Sorry", was released October 28, 2008. 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