Taylor Swift's music career began at 13 when she tried to sign with major labels in Nashville, but was rejected. She received an artist development deal with RCA Records at 15 and became the youngest artist signed by Sony publishing house. Despite initial setbacks, Swift's career has endured, lasting longer than the Beatles' and breaking their records.
The Complete Taylor Swift Story
Taylor's initial attempts to secure a record deal at 13 in 2003 failed, but she didn't give up. She tried again the next year and landed an artist development deal with RCA Records, becoming the youngest artist to sign with the label at the time.