Episode 97 - The CMAs honored Taylor Swift with the Pinnacle Award, and we use this opportunity to look back and see how far she's come. In Episode 97 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast, your hosts Adam, Maya, Diane, and Steve analyze Taylor's underdog anthem, "Change," and use that song as a lens to discuss Taylor's growth as an award-winning country music artist. In addition, we remind you to vote for Taylor Swift in all the upcoming award shows (People's Choice, American Music Awards, and Aria Awards). Please also vote for Taylor Talk in the Podcast Awards for the People's Choice and Entertainment categories. Voting closes THIS Friday, November 15th at 9pm EST. Happy listening!

Highlights from Episode 97 of Taylor Talk: The Taylor Swift Podcast

- Things to vote for: Taylor Swift for PCA's Favorite County Artist, AMA's Artist of the Year, and Aria Award's Best International Artist!

- Don't forget to vote for Taylor Talk in the Podcast Awards for the People's Choice and Entertainment categories. Voting closes THIS Friday, November 15th at 9pm EST.

- We discuss Taylor's "Change" from winning the CMA Horizon Award to the Pinnacle Award.

- "It was absolutely the most amazing night of my life, getting to see the emotion of all the people who worked so hard for me." - Taylor Swift's response to winning the CMA Horizon Award in 2007

- Secret message: "You made things change for me." Is that about Scott Borchetta? 

- "Change" is proof Taylor doesn't just write about break ups! Duh.

- Fun Fact: "Change" become part of the 2008 US Olympic Team soundtrack.

- You know you're a Taylor Talk Swifty when Steve's deep manly voice can put you to sleep :P

- Listen to our interview with Clara (@FeministTSwift) on Episode 68.

- Shout out to our friend, Pia Toscano! You can see her Stageit show on December 15th at 5:00 PST.

- What are Swiftie's listening to? "Queen Bee" by Rochelle Diamante