‘Blank Space’ (2014)

Taylor Swift had mastered the event footage by the time 1989 was released. "Blank Space" will be remembered for its iconic high-camp advertising video, but the song stands on its own, easily earning a spot among Taylor Smith's best tracks. The electro-pop track's arch, knowing lyrics given with a splash of good humor propelled it to the top of the Billboard charts and earned Taylor three Grammy nominations, as well as wins at the MTV Music Awards and the American Music Awards.

Album: “1989”

Songwriters: Taylor Swift, Max Martin, Shellback

Accolades: Right after “Shake It Off,” Swift earned another no. 1 here, becoming the first woman in history to succeed herself at the top of the charts, and scored Grammy bids for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for the song.