Originally posted by KingOfUrbanPop

Past receipts dont count yet yall always talk about Tay's grammys and her complete discography sales

MIAMTEC has sold enough to continue to push her up the list best selling artists of the Soundscan era above Taylor.

Originally posted by Vine101

I shouldn't have come for Mariah because she's already a legend but discounting Taylor's success because she isn't "global" isn't cool when her US sales outsell most eras.

Originally posted by KatyLegendperry

I'm guessing you don't understand what a "just there" pop star is, so let me explain. It is when a pop star has success but has no impact or relevance. All of their accomplishments are either not known or forgotten. Taylor is a perfect example of this, along with people like P!nk and Bruno Mars. All three of these artists write their own music, have had huge accomplishments, etc. however the fact is just that their success does not translate into memorability because their personalities aren't big enough to give them the "it" factor. Obviously, Taylor has talent and some dedicated fans but that does not give her star power. She's similar to people like Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato in that way.

And no, you don't have to be controversial to have star power, you just have to do something that's interesting and as far as myself, people on ATRL, and most of the world, Taylor is just another girl with a guitar singing songs about being in relationships, etc. Her lyrical content, while impressive, is very one-dimensional and frankly - boring. She just doesn't stand out.

Originally posted by BlueMoon77

Are we talking about the woman who has written every single song of her career, including an entire album written and composed entirely on her own?! Who brought country music to a younger audience?! Who is always compared to new and upcoming women and men in country music, who has inspired people to write their own music and lyrics?! Who has inspired young girls to pick up a guitar and learn how to play music?! In fact, new artist are already citing her as an influence in their music, and the girl is only 24, that is IMPACT, no matter how many ways you want to twist it.

I have never seen Taylor Swift being compared to Demi Lovato or Selena Gomez musically. And in what way is she similiar to these artist exactly?!

Originally posted by Vine101

Nobody talks about Katy. She's simply a "just there" artist. She has no certain style, she just pumps out hit singles (good for her tho.) Why do you think she doesn't have a grammy? She's too basic.

Nobody remembers her performances either (except when they're really bad). Taylor's headbanging at the Grammy was more memorable than Katy's whole night.

Originally posted by Vine101

Nobody talks about Katy. She's simply a "just there" artist. She has no certain style, she just pumps out hit singles (good for her tho.) Why do you think she doesn't have a grammy? She's too basic.

Nobody remembers her performances either (except when they're really bad). Taylor's headbanging at the Grammy was more memorable than Katy's whole night.

Originally posted by GeorgiaStars

2 Millions in a week twice.
4x platinum albums
3 sold out tours
200+ awards
Top 10 artists with the most songs of the top Billboard 100
25 (30? I'd have to check) millions albums sold
75 millions song downloads.
7 Grammys (.............Katy who? not shaming her either, but ummmm.....)
First female to sell out stadium in Australia since Madonna.
etc
etc
YES she stands out, and yes she would win a lot of threads against a lot of artists if she were included.
She's not a nobody and she will be remembered.

Originally posted by KatyLegendperry

I'm guessing you don't understand what a "just there" pop star is, so let me explain. It is when a pop star has success but has no impact or relevance. All of their accomplishments are either not known or forgotten. Taylor is a perfect example of this, along with people like P!nk and Bruno Mars. All three of these artists write their own music, have had huge accomplishments, etc. however the fact is just that their success does not translate into memorability because their personalities aren't big enough to give them the "it" factor. Obviously, Taylor has talent and some dedicated fans but that does not give her star power. She's similar to people like Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato in that way.

And no, you don't have to be controversial to have star power, you just have to do something that's interesting and as far as myself, people on ATRL, and most of the world, Taylor is just another girl with a guitar singing songs about being in relationships, etc. Her lyrical content, while impressive, is very one-dimensional and frankly - boring. She just doesn't stand out.

Originally posted by KatyLegendperry

I was just answering a question that somebody asked a few posts back. She's a non-factor in and out of ATRL. She has done nothing memorable. She's a perfect example of a "just there" pop star.

Originally posted by KatyLegendperry

I'm guessing you don't understand what a "just there" pop star is, so let me explain. It is when a pop star has success but has no impact or relevance. All of their accomplishments are either not known or forgotten. Taylor is a perfect example of this, along with people like P!nk and Bruno Mars. All three of these artists write their own music, have had huge accomplishments, etc. however the fact is just that their success does not translate into memorability because their personalities aren't big enough to give them the "it" factor. Obviously, Taylor has talent and some dedicated fans but that does not give her star power. She's similar to people like Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato in that way.

And no, you don't have to be controversial to have star power, you just have to do something that's interesting and as far as myself, people on ATRL, and most of the world, Taylor is just another girl with a guitar singing songs about being in relationships, etc. Her lyrical content, while impressive, is very one-dimensional and frankly - boring. She just doesn't stand out.