Taylor Swift Shows Just How Far She's Come With 1 Perfect Picture

It's almost hard to believe that Taylor Swift once played to a small crowd when she's busy selling out stadium shows left and right this Summer with her 1989 world tour. This week, though, the singer shared an incredible throwback photo that shows just how far she's come. In it, Taylor is seen standing on a small stage with her band, holding a guitar and singing while a banner with her name on it hangs in front of her. She wrote, "Getting ready to play 5 shows at Staples Center in LA this week and reminiscing about what my gigs used to be like." What a transformation it's been for Taylor Swift! Keep reading for a look at Taylor's shows, then and now, and then see her road to the VMAs, plus the most incredible moments from her big year so far!