In October 2014, Taylor Swift released her fifth studio album, 1989, officially marking her transition from country to pop music. Inspired by 1980s synth-pop, the album represented a full departure from her country roots, both sonically and visually. The lead single, “Shake It Off”, debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, followed by chart-topping hits like “Blank Space” and “Bad Blood”, both securing the top spot as well. The album itself debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 1.287 million copies in its first week in the U.S. alone, making it the highest-selling debut of the decade at the time.

The artist's move to pop was met with major commercial success and widespread industry recognition. 1989 earned the Grammy Award for "Album of the Year" and "Best Pop Vocal Album" at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards, making her the first woman in history to win Album of the Year…