Taylor Swift released a private video showing some candid footage of her tropical vacation.  The bikini-clad country singer appears to be enjoying her beach getaway.

Swift has been nominated in eight Grammy categories.  The 19-year-old is having a banner year, following the release of her latest album Fearless.  She dominated the CMA’s, and was named Entertainer of the Year 2009.

It was announced last night that Swift has received the following Grammy nominations: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, Best Female Country Vocal Performance, Best Country Song, Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals, Album of the Year and Best Country Album.

Swift, who will leave her teenage years behind when she turns 20-years-old on December 13,  has been romantically linked to Twilight actor Taylor Lautner – see photos here.

View more photos and the vacation video below.

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