When “Our Song” from Taylor Swift’s debut album topped the country music charts, she became the youngest singer at age seventeen to have written and performed a song that reached that level. She wrote the song in ninth-grade math class and ever since she has been creating personal and relatable music that has attracted devoted fans worldwide. With each new album the legion of Swifties has grown, leading to the massive success of her blockbuster Eras tour—Taylor was the top grossing concert performer in 2023. This special issue commemorates Taylor’s amazing music, extraordinary creative and personal life, enduring independent spirit, and record-breaking achievements that have made her an icon for the ages.