Taylor Swift Has Faith (Hill) in Her Nashville Friends

"My favorite person in Nashville is Faith Hill," Taylor Swift tells Nashville Lifestyles Magazine. "She's been my idol since I saw her on both VH1 and CMT when I was about 10. I loved how she was taking country music to bigger audiences, and her grace in the spotlight. Since I put out my first album, Faith has been a welcoming and warm presence in my life, time after time. She sends flowers on my birthday and sent me cookies when I got sick."

The young superstar graces the cover of this month's issue of the Nashville publication highlighting Music City's popular culture. Aside from the 'Breathe' singer, Taylor gives kudos to another country superstar for his hospitable behavior. "Another one of my favorite people is Kenny Chesney. He's so supportive, and always makes sure I know he's in my corner. He sends little notes of encouragement, and I know I can ask him for advice any time."

Despite her fame, the singer admits to a regular public routine while at home. "I love going to the shops in Franklin and walking around the adorable areas in East Nashville (my fiddle player Caitlin's neighborhood) and walking to Starbucks in the morning," says Taylor. "I love concerts at the Ryman, I like going to Target. These are all places where there are always lots of people around, but that's just kind of where I like going. It's not that big of a deal, really."

These days, quality time at home is a precious luxury for the singer. Taylor is currently on the road with her Speak Now World tour, which was recently extended through March 2012 with added shows in Australia. Click here to view the 'Sparks Fly' singer's entire concert schedule.

Taylor Swift Drops By 'YouTube Presents' (VIDEO)

Taylor Swift is always updating her YouTube account, so it makes sense that she would drop by the video sharing site's offices for a special "YouTube Presents" interview.

Swift stopped by the Mountain View, Calif., YouTube and Google offices for a Q & A session that ended up being cute, in-depth and everything a Swift fan could hope for.

“I am really in it," she said when asked -- via a fan's YouTube post -- about how emotional she gets when performing on stage. "I go through a roller coaster, since there are songs about people who have been in my life and some aren’t in my life anymore.”

Swift, who is in the middle of her Speak Now tour, is known for busting out a rap or two, and talked about how she decides which songs to cover during her shows.

“I go online and just kind of Google what people - what famous musicians are from a certain area, and I just pick my favorites,” she said about how she chooses which songs to cover, including Eminem's "Lose Yourself."

And, since it's YouTube, Swift revealed what's currently her favorite video: lion cubs hugging their trainer.

For more of Swift's interview -- it's over 40 minutes -- check out the video above.

'Punk'd' Returns: Justin Bieber Reportedly Pranks Pal Taylor Swift

MTV's "Punk'd" is back -- but don't go looking for Ashton Kutcher and his trucker hat this time around.

The popular hidden camera show is reportedly returning with a revamped format -- with Kutcher as an executive producer -- and will feature different celebrity pranksters.

According to Access Hollywood, Justin Bieber gets to pull the first prank. But who's the unsuspecting target?

The site reports that Bieber's good friend Taylor Swift is on the receiving end of the yet-to-be revealed practical joke for the first new episode, which was filmed last week.

Showing up unexpectedly happens to be something Bieber is pretty good at -- he's kind of known for crashing his friend's concerts and events.

Just last week, Bieber surprised fans at Swift's LA concert by joining the country singer on stage for a duet of his hit single, "Baby."

Justin Bieber suprise Taylor Swift on a Concert in Los Angeles

Taylor Swift’s concert at LA’s Staples Center — the one and only Justin Bieber.

The audience reacted with squeals of delight when Swift brought her mega-star friend on stage to perform a duet of his hit song, “Baby,” with her.

And the crowd went wild.

Their song choice doesn’t come as a surprise, however. According to Billboard, Swift covered Bieber’s “Baby” during her shows in Montreal and Toronto in July.