Taylor Swift shows her racy side

Taylor Swift shows her racy side in raunchy black outfit... then changes into virginal white dress as RED tour kicks off

She has always been known as the squeaky clean princess of country.

But Taylor Swift unleashed her raunchy side as she donned a racy black outfit as she kicked off her RED tour in Nebraska on Wednesday.

The popstrel looked stunning in a skimpy black and gold number which featured a low cut top, skimpy hotpant-style shorts and leather boots that went up to her knees.

Scroll down for video

Black and gold: Taylor Swift went for a particularly racy colour combination as she kicked off her RED tour in Nebraska on Wednesday

Elegant: This stage set up would have been perfect for her trademark song Love Story due to her virginal dress

Rocking out! Taylor strummed on her guitar as got the excited crowd moving to her tunes

A troupe of backing dancers pranced around in the background while she showed surprising rhythm as he gyrated on the stage.

But there was far more to come from the 23-year-old, as she speedily changed into a virginal white dress as she burst into another of her well-worn standards.

She played a clutch of her biggest hits, including the likes of her recent number one We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Fearless and Love Story.

Airing out her emotions: Taylor belted out her track as she stood in a lace shirt teamed with a pair of leather shorts

Say what! Swift smouldered as she turned her head to the side and connected with the audience

Stunning step-up: The 22-year-old was joined on stage by dancers waving red flags, her band and back-up singers

She's got the moves: Taylor beamed as she sashayed across the stage with her crew

It was the first of two sold out dates in the state, and it had all the lavish trappings of an arena spectacular, with Taylor flying over the crowd in a crane, multiple costume changes and a spectacular confetti filled finale.

They were even treated to a special duet between Taylor and her opening act, ginger-haired scamp Ed Sheeran.

After her stint in Nebraska she is travelling around North America to play 66 shows in 47 cities.

Lost in the groove: The Country singer whipped her blonde hair back and forth

Under the spotlight: Taylor will be travelling around North America to play 66 shows in 47 cities

Doing things her way: Taylor made an eye-watering $57million last year due to strong record sales, touring and endorsements

And even though her tour starts on the 13th, which is an unlucky date for some, it seems Taylor chose that date specifically:

'The 22 video premieres AND the Red Tour starts on Wednesday! Yes, that's the 13th. Yes, that's on purpose,' she wrote on Twitter.

After impressive live performances at the Grammys and at the BRITs at the beginning of the year, the Trouble single has a lot to live up to, and will have to maintain it until September.

 Having a ball: One of her backing dancers took her for a twirl as she hammed it up for the audience

How appropriate: This spectacular gown was the perfect outfit to wear on a tour name RED

Bonus song: Fans got the thrill of seeing Taylor duet with her opening act Ed Sheeran

Off with her Ed: When the tune was over she gave him the obligatory hug before he was given the hook

All change: Taylor was like a human Barbie doll as she tried on a variety of outfits throughout the evening

But it seems that all the hard work is paying off as Taylor made an eye-watering $57million last year due to strong record sales, touring and endorsements.

She made more than Oscar-winner Anne Hathaway and Brad Pitt combined, according to Parade magazine's annual What People Earn issue.

Even though she's raking in the money, it's been revealed that the magazines that Taylor appeared on the cover of last year were all outsold by other issues.

This seems oddly familiar: Taylor was like a Hollaback Girl as she went through some cheerleading schtick

Crowd pleaser: Her band of passionate fans would soon get the chance to touch their idol after she was carried off stage

Don't mention the fanmail: All was forgiven as the enthusiastic singer gave high fives to members of the crowd

It's raining cash: The high earning star ended another successful night with a confetti filled finale