Swift's commanding impact on the music industry and culture at large — as a defining element of the 21st century. But what exactly is behind that effect, and how did it get so big?

Rob Sheffield’s book is an impassioned dissertation on Swift’s history, her craft and her place in a long line of legends from Joni Mitchell to Michael Jackson.

As Taylor Swift continues to captivate fans across the globe with her Eras Tour, excitement is building over where she’ll be next. On November 14, Swifties are wondering where the superstar is today and when her next highly anticipated performance will take place.