Nashville, Tennessee – Taylor Swift surprised her fans during the Grammy Awards by announcing the release of her new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” set to drop on April 19. The news came as a shock to many, as Swift had been teasing the release of “Reputation (Taylor’s Version)” earlier in the day by changing her social media profiles to a black-and-white image.
However, while accepting the award for best pop vocal album for “Midnights,” Swift revealed that she had been keeping the new album a secret for two years. She expressed her gratitude to her fans, saying, “I want to say thank you to the fans by telling you a secret that I have been keeping from you for the last two years, which is that my brand-new album comes out April 19th.”
The new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” will consist of 16 songs and one bonus track, titled “The Manuscript.” Swift’s Instagram page was quickly updated after the announcement, with her profile picture changed to a new black and white photo and her bio now reading, “All’s fair in love and poetry…”
Fans, known for their ability to predict Swift’s next moves, expressed their shock and excitement on social media. Some speculated on the potential impact of the new album on Swift’s upcoming “Eras Tour,” which resumes in Tokyo on Wednesday.
While Swift’s announcement came as a surprise to many, it was met with enthusiasm and anticipation from her devoted fan base. The secretive nature of the album’s production has only added to the excitement surrounding its release. With the upcoming launch of “The Tortured Poets Department,” Swift continues to captivate her audience and solidify her status as a powerhouse in the music industry.