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How is Taylor Swift's musical style described?
Taylor Swift's music contains elements of pop, synth-pop, country, country pop, and rock.
Does the Wikipedia article mention who specifically influenced Taylor Swift?
Taylor Swift was drawn to country music, and was introduced to the genre listening to Shania Twain, Faith Hill, and the Dixie Chicks. Twain was her biggest musical influence.
What elements stand out in the artist Taylor Swift's musical style?
The Los Angeles Times identified Taylor Swift's defining vocal gesture in studio recordings as the line that slides down like a contented sigh or up like a raised eyebrow.
What instruments does Taylor Swift use in her music?
When Taylor Swift was about 12 years old, computer repairman and local musician Ronnie Cremer taught her to play guitar.
is there more discussion about Taylor Swift's vocal style?
The Hollywood Reporter wrote that Taylor Swift's live vocals are fine, but they do not match those of her peers.
what does The Hollywood Reporter mean that Taylor Swift's vocals don't match those of her peers?
Taylor Swift does her best, but certainly doesn't have the pipes to go toe-to-toe with the likes of Christina Aguilera or Carrie Underwood.

Question: Have there been any other criticisms?
Self-contained rewrite: Have there been any other criticisms of Taylor Swift's vocals besides those expressed by The Hollywood Reporter?