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Big Machine Records starlet Taylor Swift will be releasing her highly anticipated sophomore CD, called Fearless, on November 11th. The album contains 13 new tracks, all written or co-written by Taylor. She co-produced the album with Nathan Chapman, and the first single will be released to radio in early September.

Among the 13 tracks is "Change," one of a small number of songs selected by Team USA and NBC to play over daily video highlights of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. The song is about overcoming challenges and achieving victory, and it is now available for sale on iTunes.

Also on the new album is a collaboration with singer/songwriter Colbie Caillat called "Breathe," and "Fifteen," a "poignant coming-of-age ballad" that Taylor premiered last fall at the Country Music Hall of Fame's All For The Hall benefit in New York City.

Fearless will be available for special pre-sale beginning August 22nd on the soon-to-be-launched website, www.TheTaylorNation.com. A limited edition deluxe box set will be available for purchase that includes the CD, a Fearless leather bracelet, a Fearless t-shirt, a Fearless picture book and a "The Taylor Nation" decal. The first 10,000 fans who buy the deluxe package will have the opportunity to have their own picture included in the album's artwork and on the package's CD ROM by uploading their photos to the website.

For more info visit www.thetaylornation.com and www.taylorswift.com.

By: Mary Lynne O'Neal