Taylor Swift can't believe how much fans have listened to and loved her new album, The Tortured Poets Department.
The singer took to Instagram to share a series of Polaroid pictures of herself, plus Post Malone and Florence Welch, while recording the album in a studio.
"My mind is blown. I’m completely floored by the love you’ve shown this album," Swift captioned the post.
"2.6 million ARE YOU ACTUALLY SERIOUS?? Thank you for listening, streaming, and welcoming Tortured Poets into your life. Feeling completely overwhelmed.
"I was already so fired up to get back to the tour but you doing THIS?? May 9th can’t come soon enough"
Despite its streaming success, TTPD obviously has its critics, so Swift opted to disable the comment section—a smart move for her own peace of mind—and let the numbers speak for themselves.
The "2.6 million" in question refer to the number of consumption units for the album, per People. Consumption units basically mean album sales, but also include the different ways people consume music via streaming services.
TTPD was a record-breaker from the word "go," becoming the most streamed album in a single day in Spotify history, and making Swift the most streamed artist in a single day on the streaming platform. Casual!
When Spotify announced these milestones on social media, fans had thoughts.
One person said, "love her or not, she IS the music industry."
"TAYLOR THE WOMAN THAT YOU ARE," said someone else.
As for the Eras Tour, it starts back up on May 9 in Paris, France, for four nights. While the singer is undeniably excited to get back on the road, she's reportedly also "sad" to be leaving boyfriend Travis Kelce behind. Understandable.
-
Anya Taylor-Joy's Sunhat Collection Is Already the Star of CannesShe wore two giant Jacquemus hats to open the film festival.
-
After a Rollercoaster Year, King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark Celebrate 20 Years of Marriage with a Very Casual PhotoDon’t worry—the formalwear will come out tonight at a gala dinner in their honor in Norway.
-
Taylor Swift’s Next Career Ambition: A Broadway Musical About Female Rage?The singer-songwriter filed some interesting trademark documents over the weekend that have left the internet buzzing.
-
Taylor Swift’s Next Career Ambition: A Broadway Musical About Female Rage?
The singer-songwriter filed some interesting trademark documents over the weekend that have left the internet buzzing.
-
Ryan Reynolds Addresses Whether His and Blake Lively’s Fourth Child Is Namechecked on Friend Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’Swift has a habit of name-dropping Reynolds and Lively’s kids in her songs—and the couple still haven’t confirmed the name or the gender of baby No. 4.
-
Taylor Swift's Mom Andrea and Boyfriend Travis Kelce Attend the Eras Tour on Mother's DayHow lovely.
-
Taylor Swift Nods to Travis Kelce in New Eras Tour SetlistShe even did the Chiefs' "swag surf!"
-
Travis Kelce Just Became the NFL's Highest Paid Tight EndHe's thriving.
-
Charlie Puth Responds to Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' CalloutSwift thinks Puth "should be a bigger artist."
-
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Have Supposedly Further "Deepened Their Bond" RecentlySwift is reportedly "sad" she'll be leaving Kelce to go on tour in Europe.
-
Joe Alwyn Is "Dating and Happy" a Year On From Taylor Swift Breakup: SourceHe has no hard feelings.
