Taylor Swift new album Tortured Poets Department: Everything to Know

Taylor Swift won her 13th Grammy and hinted at a new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," with unreleased lyrics.

Taylor Swift made a surprising announcement at the Grammy Awards, revealing that she has been keeping a secret from her fans for the last two years. She thanked the Recording Academy for her 13th Grammy win, which she called her lucky number, and also expressed gratitude to her fans for their passion and support. After leaving the stage, Swift shared the album cover and a prologue on social media, hinting at the release of a new album titled "The Tortured Poets Department."

This is not the first time Swift has used an award show to promote a new album, as she previously announced the arrival of "Midnights" at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2022. However, her latest reveal has left fans shocked, as many were anticipating another "Taylor's Version" announcement. Swift still has two installments left in her rerecorded album series: 2017's "Reputation" and her self-titled debut "Taylor Swift."

The title of the new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," is notably wordy for Swift, who typically prefers shorter album titles. Some speculate that the title may be a reference to her ex-boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, who was part of a group chat called "Tortured Man Club." Additionally, Swift's connection to actor Paul Mescal and singer Phoebe Bridgers, who both have ties to her romantic life, may have influenced the album's title and content.

After Bridgers confirmed her split from Mescal, Swift's breakup with Alwyn was also made public. Soon after, Swift was romantically linked to The 1975 frontman Matty Healy, who may be another inspiration for "The Tortured Poets Department." Healy's social media post, which included a photo of him kissing Bridgers, hinted at a complex web of relationships and inspiration that may have influenced Swift's new album.

Overall, Swift's announcement at the Grammy Awards has left fans eagerly anticipating the release of "The Tortured Poets Department" and speculating about the personal and artistic influences behind the album.