Teardrops on My Guitar
"Teardrops on My Guitar" is the second single off of American singer Taylor Swift's first self-titled studio album. The song was released on February 20, 2007. The song was able to make it to #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and #13 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also certified 3× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[1][2][3]
| "Teardrops on My Guitar" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Taylor Swift | |
| from Taylor Swift" | |
| Released | February 20, 2007 |
| Genre | Country pop, soft rock |
| Length | 3:35 |
| Label | Big Machine |
| Songwriter(s) | Taylor Swift, Liz Rose |
| Producer(s) | Nathan Chapman |
Swift said that she was inspired by Drew Hardwick, her classmate whom she had a crush on. Unknown to Hardwick, he would talk to Swift about another girl who he had a crush on. She never confessed her feelings to him.[4] Actor Tyler Hilton plays the main male character Drew in the music video.[5]
Teardrops On My Guitar Media
Swift performing "Teardrops on My Guitar" in 2006
Tyler Hilton portrayed the male lead in the video for "Teardrops on My Guitar".
Swift performing "Teardrops on My Guitar" on the Fearless Tour in 2010.
References
- ↑ "Taylor Swift - Hot Country Songs Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- ↑ "Taylor Swift - Hot 100 Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- ↑ "Taylor Swift - Teardrops on My Guitar". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- ↑ "Drew Hardwick, Subject of Taylor Swift's 'Teardrops on My Guitar,' Arrested for Child Abuse". Vulture. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- ↑ "Taylor Swift and Tyler Hilton Reunite: 'Come a Long Way Since Teardrops!'". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
