Heartbreak Is The National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music

You know the songs by heart. You’ve traded friendship bracelets, worn cowboy boots, and dazzled in bejeweled bodysuits. Now, dive into the ultimate inside look at this generation’s biggest superstar—Taylor Swift. Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music is an intimate exploration of Swift's life and groundbreaking impact on music, told by acclaimed music journalist Rob Sheffield.

Taylor Swift is more than a pop icon; she’s a cultural phenomenon and a worldwide obsession. From a teenage songwriter to a global superstar, she has rewritten the rules of pop with every album, live show, and lyrical masterpiece. Her artistry ranks among legends like The Beatles, Prince, and David Bowie. Sheffield, a bestselling author and renowned Rolling Stone journalist, captures the essence of Swift’s unparalleled journey, delving into her music, lyrics, and connection with fans.

As both one of the most adored and most debated figures in modern music, Swift is as known for her personal life as she is for her chart-topping hits—a superstar who manages to stay both deeply relatable and enigmatically private. In the tradition of Dreaming the Beatles, Sheffield’s Heartbreak Is the National Anthem offers Swifties and music lovers alike a captivating, in-depth portrait of Taylor Swift’s influence on pop music and culture.

This is the story of Taylor Swift as only Rob Sheffield can tell it—a must-read for anyone who has ever been moved by her songs or enchanted by her story.

ISBN

9780008652715

Format

Paperback

Publisher

HQ, (12 November 2024)

Number of Pages

208

Weight

270 grams

Language

English

Dimensions

234 x 153 x 20 mm

Categories:

Arts and entertainment Musicians, singers, bands and groups Composers and songwriters Internet digital media and society Popular culture