When did Taylor musical career start?

Taylor Swift's musical career officially began in 2006 when she signed with Big Machine Records at the age of 16. Her debut album, self-titled "Taylor Swift," was released in October 2006 and debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States. The album produced several hit singles, including "Our Song," "Love Story," and "Teardrops on My Guitar," which helped establish Taylor Swift as a rising star in the country music genre. Since then, she has released numerous successful albums and achieved critical and commercial success throughout her career.