Taylor Swift is pretty much the hottest thing in music today, crossing over from country music to pop with ease. There isn't really another artist in country music that is just like her, but these 5 female artists have a similar pop-country style. I think that if you enjoy Taylor's music, you may also enjoy music from these ladies as well.
Jessica Simpson
Columbia Nashville
Jessica Simpson started her musical career in the pop world, but gradually decided that country was where her heart lay, and in 2008 she released her debut country album Do You Know. She definitely has pop elements in her music, but also has a country sound as well, especially in the lead single "Come On Over." She's also an artist that puts her life experiences into her music.
Jewel
Valory
Jewel, like Jessica Simpson started her musical career as a pop star. She has always had a folksy style to her music, so her decision to record country music isn't that much of stretch. Her debut country album, Perfectly Clear. contained her hit single "Stronger Woman." While not writing from a teen perspective, as Taylor, she still is a strong singer/songwriter type of artist.
Julianne Hough
Mercury Nashville
Julianne Hough got her start as a professional dancer on the popular TV series Dancing With the Stars, which she won twice. She released her self-titled album in 2008, and showed us that she had a definite country pop sound to her music, with the upbeat debut single "That Song In My Head." The lyrics are something that really stick with you, while the snappy way she sings it is endearing.
Kellie Pickler
BNA Nashville
Kellie Pickler first gained national attention as part of Season 5 of American Idol, where she came in sixth place. In 2008, she toured with Brad Paisley, as did Taylor Swift. The two became close pals, and co-wrote "The Best Days Of Your Life," which is a track on Kellie's self-titled album. Like Taylor, Kellie writes about relationships, and things that happen in her life. Whether she is singing the true story of her relationship with her mother in "I Wonder" or giving young girls a lesson in self-esteem in "Don't You Know You're Beautiful," she totally lays her heart out on the line.
Kristy Lee Cook
Arista Nashville
Kristy Lee Cook is another artist that gained national attention on the seventh season of American Idol, where she ended in seventh place. Her debut album, Why Wait, was released in 2008, with the kiss off single, "15 Minutes of Shame." While Kristy Lee is a songwriter, none of her songs appeared on her debut album.