Swift Becomes First Woman to Win Grammy for Album

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Taylor Swift made a notable impact on the music industry with the surprise release of her album Folklore. Collaborating with producers Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner, Swift crafted an album that marked a departure from her previous pop sound, embracing a more muted indie folk aesthetic. The album featured contributions from Joe Alwyn, who co-wrote and co-produced several tracks under the pseudonym William Bowery. Folklore was supported by three singles: 'Cardigan', 'Betty', and 'Exile', which were strategically released to cater to various radio formats including US pop, country, and triple A. The album quickly gained traction, becoming the bestselling album in the US for the year and making Swift the first artist to debut both a number-one album and a number-one song in the same week with 'Cardigan'. This achievement underscored her continued relevance and adaptability in the evolving music landscape.