'I love Taylor Swift': Superstar inspires new movement at Carthage College

 

KENOSHA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Taylor swift has become biggest household name not just across the country, but the world.

Her creative songwriting, high energy performances and hundreds of millions of fans has allowed her to become richest female musician in the world.

Swift surpassed more than 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify, has the most U.S. number one albums by a female artist and is the first and only artist to win The Grammy Award for Album of the Year four times.

Her sold out global "Eras Tour" became the highest grossing music tour ever, surpassing a billion dollars in revenue.

Swift is enchanting the world with her song writing and inspiring millions, including superfan and president of the Carthage Swifties, Lauren Klump.

"I would never have imagined that one person who I have never met can inspire a group of people together and celebrate music and just become so close as a community," said Klump.

A loyal Swiftie for more than 15 years, Klump is sharing her love for Taylor Swift with Carthage Colleges Campus.

The club, the Carthage Swifties made its debut last year and is now building quite the reputation.

"Oh my gosh it means so many things," said member Katie Layendecker. "It means friendship and camaraderie and it makes me feel powerful to like listen to Taylor Swift."

This group is anything but calm as they meet once a week ready to discuss everything Swift.

"We are just like did you see what she did this week, we can't wait to talk about this on Thursday," said Carthage Swifties event manager, Emily Catalano. "It's just nice to have someone on campus about something you are very passionate about."

Social media allowing them to take their fandom to the next level, keeping up on Swift's love story, latest fashion statements and groundbreaking music endeavors.

Filling in the blank spaces with Swift inspired activities, dances and listening parties.

"I love Taylor Swift," said Carthage Swifties Treasurer, Rose Meyers. "I feel like she's a great way to meet other people because I've met a lot of my best friends here through this club."

Members saying everything has changed now that they have a space where they can be themselves and share their passion.

"Sometimes it's hard for girls to have that safe space just to like the things they like without being made fun of or teased," said Carthage Swifties vice president, Mikayla Amick.

Working hard to build the organization of their wildest dreams, hoping it will never go out of style.

"She's really been a guiding light to so many of us in this club, which is also something that binds us together, which is really really cool," said Klump.