In a triumphant moment at the Grammys, Taylor Swift clinched the Best Pop Vocal Album accolade for “Midnights.” With a playful nod to her 13th Grammy win, she expressed gratitude to the Recording Academy and, more significantly, to her passionate fan base.
Swift then dropped a bombshell, unveiling a secret she had harboured for two years. During her acceptance speech, she revealed that her upcoming studio album, titled “The Tortured Poets Department,” is set to hit the shelves on April 19. Overflowing with excitement, she promised fans an immediate backstage glimpse of the album cover.
“I’ve been keeping this secret from you for the last two years,” she confessed. “My brand-new album comes out April 19th. It’s called ‘The Tortured Poets Department.'”
Sharing a poetic touch, she signed herself as the “Chairman of The Tortured Poets Department” in the caption accompanying the album cover post. The announcement of this new project follows the massive success of “Midnights,” which sold a staggering 1.6 million copies in its first week in the US two years ago.
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The anticipation for “The Tortured Poets Department” is heightened by Swift’s ongoing nomination for Album of the Year at the Grammys, where she has the chance to secure the title for the fourth time. If she claims the prize, she will etch her name in history as the first artist to do so.
With her blockbuster Eras tour already captivating audiences with a retrospective journey through her previous 10 albums, the news of a new album has sent shockwaves through Swift’s fan community.
The upcoming release guarantees fresh material to be added to the already extensive and electrifying setlist for her European tour this summer, promising an even more immersive and unforgettable experience for her dedicated fans.