India, Aug. 25 -- Taylor Swift is looking back at where it all began and her comments about country music are giving fans plenty to talk about. The 14-time Grammy winner recently reflected on her Nashville roots, early songwriting days and the country music influences that helped shape her career. During a conversation with Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. for the Grammy Museum's Icon Sessions, Swift opened up about why she feels increasingly connected to the genre that launched her career.

Her comments come at an interesting time. Swift has already returned to country radio with "I Knew It, I Knew You," her song from the upcoming Toy Story 5 soundtrack. The track became a major country radio moment, making her renewed connection t...