"Folklore" is the eighth studio album by the renowned American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Unveiled as a surprise release on July 24, 2020, through Republic Records, the album emerged as a product of Swift's creative surge during the Covid-19 quarantine. Collaborating virtually with producers Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff, Swift crafted the album remotely; Dessner and Antonoff worked from recording studios in the Hudson Valley and New York City, respectively, while Swift laid down her vocals in a home studio at her residence in Los Angeles.
 
The album made significant waves in 2020, featuring prominently on various year-end rankings and earning multiple award nominations. Rolling Stone magazine even deemed it worthy of inclusion in their 2023 revision of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Notably, "Folklore" clinched the Album of the Year award at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, solidifying Swift's position as the first woman in history to secure this honor three times over.