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Taylor Swift Parents Split? Reports Reveal Singer's Mom and Dad Have Called It Quits on Their Marriage

Posted on Jul 25th 2012 5:30PM by AOL Music Staff
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"They're sad, if I'm being honest," Taylor Swift told the New Yorker a few months ago, referring to the songs she has written for her upcoming album. And that may not be solely inspired by the 22-year-old singer-songwriter's love life. According to Star magazine (via RadarOnline.com), Taylor's parents have called it quits on their marriage.

Taylor's mom, Andrea, and dad, Scott, were married for 25 years before the alleged separation. "[Taylor's] been going through a lot," a so-called "family friend" told the magazine. "The new album will showcase the pain of her parents' separation."

The split reportedly happened some time within the last two years, but Mr. and Mrs. Swift have been keeping the matter private in a bid to not negatively affect their daughter's career. "The Swifts stopped wearing their wedding rings. They haven't filed for divorce because they don't want it to damage Taylor's career," the alleged insider reported.

While the Swifts may have kept their marital issues out of the public eye for Taylor's sake, the source claims their superstar daughter's busy schedule may have been a contributing factor in the demise of the marriage. "Andrea being on tour with Taylor full-time has really been hard on her relationship with Scott," the source said.

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in Chicago

Sounds like Taylor's mother needs to decide where her priorities are. Staying on the road with the daughter most of the year is pretty much a decision to ignore your spouse.

August 08 2012 at 11:56 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Bryan

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August 02 2012 at 4:44 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
kelly macbarr

why does the mother need to still be on tour with the 22 year old. take care of your husband

July 29 2012 at 12:29 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
rick52259

This is kind of like the custody fight for the monkey. Oh wait, Taylor isn't a minor.

July 28 2012 at 11:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jackie

life

July 28 2012 at 9:05 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ghelm92160

Happens a lot in the show biz world as the money corrupts. Another example, Lee Ann Rhimes!

July 28 2012 at 8:45 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Trish

Good grief! Taylor is a grown woman so why would her Mom have to be on tour with her? Seems she chose that path and it's not Taylor's fault in any way. Maybe this was just her way of getting out of an unhappy marriage. Either way, I wish the family the best!

July 28 2012 at 8:24 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
karaoqequeen6157

taylor can be hurt with the dissolution of the marriage, but she needs to stay out of it, marriage is between 2 people, she should love both her parents and not take any sides. I dont see it hurting her career, unless she allows that to happen

July 28 2012 at 6:32 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
karaoqequeen6157

maybe mom shouldnt go on all the tours, she does have a husband at home and her daughter is no longer a minor, oh well now another man for taylor to write a song about. Maybe Taylor should have encouraged Mommy to stay home some

July 28 2012 at 6:31 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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syl1969

Maybe daddy should man up and realize sometimes a parent has to sacrifice for their kids - and it shouldn't always have to be the mother!

July 28 2012 at 9:42 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Donnie

Ohoh, here comes a song....

July 28 2012 at 6:29 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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