Taylor Swift surprised fans Thursday (December 10th) with the news that her ninth studio album would be released at midnight.
The record drops just days before the singer’s 31st birthday (December 13th) and is a gift to her fans.
The singer wrote on Instagram, “I also know this holiday season will be a lonely one for most of us and if there are any of you out there who turn to music to cope with missing loved ones the way I do, this is for you.”