Now THIS is an American Idol!
Yes, that’s “Idol” host Ryan Seacrest, and no, Taylor never entered the singing competition. But as the most-honored female artist in the history of Country Music…in only her seventh year as a Country singer/songwriter…Taylor Swift IS an American idol. In this photo, Taylor accepts the 2011 ACM Entertainer of the Year from Seacrest. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)