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
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Swift performing "Teardrops on My Guitar" in 2006
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Tyler Hilton portrayed the male lead in the video for "Teardrops on My Guitar".
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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.
