She had a sensational start in 2021, breaking records with her Folklore album and also celebrating the release of the surprise album Evermore.
And Taylor Swift took a while to write on Monday, while enjoying a relaxing winter walk with her boyfriend Joe Alwyn, 29, and his mother, Elizabeth, in London.
The 31-year-old singer and her actor boyfriend seemed more in love than ever, as they held hands and put on masks to protect themselves in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic during the walk.
Winter outing: Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn looked as passionate as ever as they held hands during a walk in London on Monday
Taylor wrapped up for the ride, wearing a long, large black jacket and a warm red hat, as well as matching red gloves that complemented her colorful face mask.
The singer and Joe also coordinated, with the two swinging black overshoes and opting to keep things casual in jeans while going out for some fresh air during the national blockade.
Joe was also bundled up for the cold weather in a black padded jacket and appeared to be holding a small white package as he walked beside his love and mother.
The happy couple, who has been dating since 2017, isolated themselves during the pandemic with them by sharing some glimpses of their blocking time on Instagram and even writing some songs together.
To get some air: the singer, 31, and the actor, 29, wrapped up in black jackets and jeans for the trip with his mother
Under current UK blocking rules, people can exercise with someone else or with their family or support bubble.
Taylor recently gave a rare view of their relationship when he revealed that he joined Joe through his mutual love of sad songs.
The passionate couple collaborated on several tracks on their new album Evermore, and the star detailed their process, including their similar ‘musical tastes’.
Speaking to Zane Lowe about the actor on Apple Music, she said, ‘Joe and I really love sad songs. We’ve always been connected by music …
‘We wrote the saddest [songs]. We really love sad songs. What can I say? It was a surprise that we started writing together.
Chatting: The trio seemed to be in deep conversation as they walked and talked, with Elizabeth doing a lively display
Staying safe: Taylor wore a mask with a red, white and purple print, while Joe opted for a solid navy blue face cover
Combination: the happy couple coordinated their sets in jeans and high boots
“But, in a way, it wasn’t because we were always connected by music and we had the same musical tastes. He is always the person who shows me songs by artists and then they become my favorite songs. ‘
Joe was officially credited as William Bowery and helped write ‘Champagne Problems’, ‘Coney Island’ and ‘Evermore’ on their most recent release, while they had previously joined ‘Exile’ and ‘Betty’ for their predecessor ‘Folklore’ .
Opening the process – and the song ‘Exile’ in particular – she added: ‘He’s always just playing instruments and he doesn’t do it strategically …’ ‘I’m writing a song now’. He always did that.
‘But I think we would have taken the step,’ Hey, let’s see if there’s a song here. Shall we write a song together? ‘
Beloved: they held hands during the tour, with Elizabeth walking alongside Taylor
Doing errands? Joe appeared to be holding a small white package in one hand
Excited: Psychotherapist Elizabeth seemed to be telling an animated story to her son and girlfriend
“If we weren’t in jail, I don’t think it would have happened, but I’m very happy that it did. We are very proud of him. ‘
The tour also takes place after Taylor broke another record recently, when her Folklore album became her fifth best-selling album of the year in the United States, making her the first artist to achieve that feat.
The star’s eighth studio album sold 1,276 million since its release in late July through the end of the year, making it also the only album to sell at least one million copies, according to MRC Data.
Previously, she had the best-selling albums of the year with Lover (2019), Reputation (2017), 1989 (2014) and Fearless (2009).
Taylor beat Adele with the achievement, which had the best-selling album of the year four times with her albums 25 (2016 and 2015) and 21 (2012 and 2011).
Working together: Taylor and Joe spent much of the coronavirus pandemic isolating themselves and even wrote some of the songs from their latest releases, Folklore and Evermore
Layers: Taylor appeared to be wearing a long shirt under her warm jacket that stood out in the slightly buttoned front
Making millions: the eighth studio album by 31-year-old musician Folklore sold 1,276 million from its release in late July through the end of the year, also becoming the only album to sell at least one million copies
Folklore debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 and spent eight weeks in first place, bringing his career total to 47 weeks, which surpassed Whitney Houston’s 1987 record as most women first weeks.
Taylor followed the surprise release of Folklore in July with another surprise album on Evermore, which she released last month. Evermore was the tenth best-selling album of the year, with 283,000 copies sold in less than three weeks since it was released.
On Sunday, Evermore was back on top of the Billboard 200 in the week ending January 7, after moving 56,000 album units domestically. The album hit the charts for a couple of weeks and dropped to second place when Playboi Carti landed at number one with Whole Lotta Red.
Treating his fans even more, Taylor also released a deluxe version of the album this week, with two bonus tracks, Right Where You Left Me and It’s Time to Go.
Busy: Taylor started 2021 by breaking more records on the US charts and offering fans two new tracks