[taylorswift]

folklore will have 16 songs on the standard edition, but the physical deluxe editions will include a bonus track called “the lakes.” Because this is my 8th studio album, I made 8 deluxe CD editions and 8 deluxe vinyl editions that are available for one week 😄 Each deluxe edition has unique covers, photos, and artwork. Available exclusively at https://store.taylorswift.com 

[stephanieswiftlife]

This is all too much. If you know me at all, you know how much I love The National and my devotion to @taylorswift. Throw in a little Bon Iver. This is E V E R Y T H I N G.

[taylorswift]

Most of the things I had planned this summer didn’t end up happening, but there is something I hadn’t planned on that DID happen. And that thing is my 8th studio album, folklore. Surprise 🤗Tonight at midnight I’ll be releasing my entire brand new album of songs I’ve poured all of my whims, dreams, fears, and musings into. I wrote and recorded this music in isolation but got to collaborate with some musical heroes of mine; Aaron Dessner (who has co-written or produced 11 of the 16 songs), Bon Iver (who co-wrote and was kind enough to sing on one with me), William Bowery (who co-wrote two with me) and Jack Antonoff (who is basically musical family at this point). Engineered by Laura Sisk and Jon Low, mixed by Serban Ghenea & Jon Low. The album photos were shot by the amazing Beth Garrabrant. Before this year I probably would’ve overthought when to release this music at the ‘perfect’ time, but the times we’re living in keep reminding me that nothing is guaranteed. My gut is telling me that if you make something you love, you should just put it out into the world. That’s the side of uncertainty I can get on board with. Love you guys so much ♥️

[stephanieswiftlife]

Remembering better times.

All we have now is our homes, music and art (& friends/fam from afar) to get us through these times.

Me and my boyfriend both were furloughed from our jobs so what was already a scary time, has become even more uncertain.

I’m clinging to the good times, the better times.

Stay safe out there! 💖

@taylorswift

@taylornation

[stephanieswiftlife]

@taylorswift

@taylornation

[stephanieswiftlife]

So I’m watching the Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show and I found it very familiar. Anyone else see this???

@taylorswift

[taylorswift]

Don’t know what else to do

Guys - It’s been announced recently that the American Music Awards will be honoring me with the Artist of the Decade Award at this year’s ceremony. I’ve been planning to perform a medley of my hits throughout the decade on the show. Scott Borchetta and Scooter Braun have now said that I’m not allowed to perform my old songs on television because they claim that would be re-recording my music before I’m allowed to next year. Additionally - and this isn’t the way I had planned on telling you this news - Netflix has created a documentary about my life for the past few years. Scott and Scooter have declined the use of my older music or performance footage for this project, even though there is no mention of either of them or Big Machine Records anywhere in the film.

Scott Borchetta told my team that they’ll allow me to use my music only if I do these things: If I agree to not re-record copycat versions of my songs next year (which is something I’m both legally allowed to do and looking forward to) and also told my team that I need to stop talking about him and Scooter Braun.

I feel very strongly that sharing what is happening to me could change the awareness level for other artists and potentially help them avoid a similar fate. The message being sent to me is very clear. Basically, be a good little girl and shut up. Or you’ll be punished.

This is WRONG. Neither of these men had a hand in the writing of those songs. They did nothing to create the relationship I have with my fans. So this is where I’m asking for your help.

Please let Scott Borchetta and Scooter Braun know how you feel about this. Scooter also manages several artists who I really believe care about other artists and their work. Please ask them for help with this - I’m hoping that maybe they can talk some sense into the men who are exercising tyrannical control over someone who just wants to play the music she wrote. I’m especially asking for help from The Carlyle Group, who put up money for the sale of my music to these two men.

I just want to be able to perform MY OWN music. That’s it. I’ve tried to work this out privately through my team but have not been able to resolve anything. Right now my performance at the AMA’s, the Netflix documentary and any other recorded events I am planning to play until November of 2020 are a question mark.

I love you guys and I thought you should know what’s been going on.

Taylor

[stephanieswiftlife]

When your man supports your borderline unhealthy obsession with @taylorswift, you stay up til midnight to listen to the new album. 💕

[stephanieswiftlife]

I was so excited then opened it in my car and put the CD in my player and it said READING ERROR and then EJECT ERROR. thank god for digital copy I had since my CD WAS EATEN 😭

[stephanieswiftlife]

@taylorswift is the most magical human on the planet.

[stephanieswiftlife]

I can’t believe it’s almost here. Life has been extremely trying and stressful these last few months, and this is definitely one of the things that I’ve been most looking forward to. Music is so powerful. @taylorswift is such a light in the midst of a lot of dark.

[lovestory]

3 days ♡

[queenalua]

8.23

[falsegod]

[stephanieswiftlife]

A playlist with two CLASSICS like I Love You Always Forever and For Me This is Heaven! @taylorswift has the best taste in music.

[taylornation]

MTV are giving you the chance to #VoteTaylor for Best Power Anthem in the #VMAs on Instagram! 

 HOW TO VOTE: 

 1. Go to @mtv on Instagram 

 2. Click on their stories 

 3. Swipe up on the story that says Taylor 

 4. Tell your friends! Voting is only open for 24 hours so go now!!

[stephanieswiftlife]

VOTED! 👍🏻

[stephanieswiftlife]

We will have LOVER this week! 🙌🏻

@taylorswift

[stephanieswiftlife]

Every time I look at my lock screen, I get so happy knowing Lover is almost here!! Anyone else representing @taylorswift inspiration on their phones?? 🤘🏻