Taylor Swift fans have long praised the singer-songwriter for her powerful lyrics – but could being a wordsmith be in her blood?
Well, genealogy network Ancestry has now revealed that the 34-year-old is in fact related to iconic American poet Emily Dickinson, according to Today.
Taylor, who is preparing to release her latest album The Tortured Poets Department, is said to be sixth cousins, three times removed with the 19th century writer.
Dickinson, who died in 1886, was celebrated for her departure from literary conventions and challenge of societal norms.
+3
Taylor Swift fans have long praised the singer-songwriter for her powerful lyrics – but could being a wordsmith be in her blood?
Ancestry told the outlet: ‘Swift and Dickinson both descend from a 17th century English immigrant (Swift’s ninth great-grandfather and Dickinson’s sixth great-grandfather who was an early settler of Windsor, Connecticut).
‘Taylor Swift’s ancestors remained in Connecticut for six generations until her part of the family eventually settled in northwestern Pennsylvania, where they married into the Swift family line.’
The Bad Blood singer had previously made reference to the legendary poet during her acceptance speech after winning the Songwriter-Artist of the Decade Award from the Nashville Songwriters Association International in 2022.
She revealed one of the secrets to her songwriting process was sorting lyrics into three ‘dorky’ pen-themed categories – affectionately titled Quill Lyrics, Fountain Pen Lyrics and Glitter Gel Pen Lyrics.
Delving deeper into the Quill Lyrics group, the popstar said it evoked words and phrasings that are ‘antiquated.’
‘If my lyrics sound like a letter written by Emily Dickinson’s great-grandmother while sewing a lace curtain, that’s me writing in the Quill genre,’ she quipped.
Swifties had previously speculated that Taylor’s ninth studio album Evermore was inspired by the poet since it was released on her birthday – December 10.
The title of the 2020 release also had echoes of one of Dickinson’s most well-known works titled One Sister Have I In Our House.
+3
Well, genealogy network Ancestry has recently revealed that the 34-year-old is in fact related to iconic American poet Emily Dickinson, according to Today
+3
The 34-year-old singer revealed the final version of her upcoming album, The Tortured Poets Department, will include a bonus track titled The Black Dog
The final word of the poem seemed eerily similar to the album title as the piece concludes: ‘From out the wide night’s numbers — Sue forevermore!’
It comes after Taylor made an exciting announcement during her Eras Tour concert in Singapore on Sunday.
She revealed the final version of her upcoming album, The Tortured Poets Department, will include a bonus track titled The Black Dog.
In front of over 50,000 fans for her second night at the Singapore National Stadium, she unveiled the fourth and final version of her forthcoming album — which will be released on April 19.
The album artwork appeared behind her onstage while she sat at her piano, according to posts shared by concertgoers on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The previously unseen album artwork was a black-and-white photo of the multi-Grammy winner — who was recently in Sydney — with one hand running through her hair and another caressing her face.
Later, the Cruel Summer hitmaker took to Instagram to extend the news to her 282 million fans and followers.
News
Meghan Markle may never return to UK with Prince Harry due to ‘safety fears’ and ‘Kate’s…’
Prince Harry Says He’ll Never Bring Meghan Markle Back To The UK Prince Harry has no plans to return to his homeland. In the ITV documentary Tabloids on Trial,…
RF. “Oh my goodness, the shocking DNA results reveal that Archie bears an uncanny resemblance to Prince Harry as a child, clearing Meghan Markle of years of false accusations and shedding light on the truth behind the pregnancy rumors.”
In a recent and compelling development, Meghan Markle has shared new evidence affirming that her son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, is indeed the biological child of Prince Harry….
Kate Middleton returns to work with first meeting after finishing chemotherapy
Last week an intimate video with William and their three children Princess Kate revealed she had completed her treatment for cancer, and returned to official duties today…
Prince William’s new right-hand man unveiled as they share two key traits in common
The latest addition to the Prince of Wales’ staff has now been revealed, with new equerry Mike Reynolds taking over the role from Rob Dixon – while…
Prince William has ‘no interest’ in reconciling with Harry despite surprise birthday wish
The Waleses may have wished Prince Harry a happy 40th birthday but Prince William has no plans for any reconciliation, according to an insider. Prince Harry is…
Prince Harry goes viral with very touching gesture to Meghan Markle
The Duke of Sussex made a very romantic gesture when he and his wife Meghan Markle visited Ireland together for the first time since they married in…
End of content
No more pages to load