Fraser McAlpine of the BBC stated , " ' Love Story ' is a stunning pop song and , because it really does tell a love story , it 's heart-warming and draws the listener into the exciting and romantic fairytale world . " However , she felt Swift 's vocal performance was not incredible , but was passionate to complement the song 's sentiments . McAlpine resumed by stating that " Love Story " , although obvious , a bit dramatic , and probably targeted towards younger audiences , was just lovely and that Swift proved herself a true princess of pop with the song . Chris Neal of '' Country Weekly '' called " Love Story " an " ebullient first hit . " Deborah Evans Price of '' Billboard '' magazine gave the single a favorable review and called it an " enchanting offering " . Price noted that " Love Story " demonstrates one of Swift 's appeals , her writing and singing of age-appropriate material that can be both relatable to her audience and others . As a result , she predicted the song would have much commercial success in the country music industry . Alex Macpherson of British newspaper '' The Guardian '' described the song to be fueled by a " joyous rush " that , according to him , was later replicated by Swift 's own single " Mine " ( 2010 ) . Taste of Country listed the song at number 17 on its list of greatest country songs of all time . In 2017 , ShortList 's Dave Fawbert listed the song as containing " one of the greatest key changes in music history " . At the 35th People 's Choice Awards , " Love Story " was nominated for the People 's Choice Award for " Favorite Country " , but lost to Carrie Underwood 's " Last Name " ( 2008 ) . The song was nominated for " Fave Song " at the Nickelodeon Australian Kids ' Choice Awards 2009 , but lost to The Black Eyed Peas ' " I Got ta Feeling " ( 2009 ) and received the same outcome at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards , when it lost the nomination for " Choice Music : Love Song " to David Archuleta 's " Crush " ( 2008 ) . In 2009 , " Love Story " was declared the " Country Song of the Year " by Broadcast Music Incorporated ( BMI )
Nickelodeon Australian Kids ' Choice Awards 2009
Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards 2009
Love Story (Taylor Swift song)