1989 is the fifth studio album by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released on October 27, 2014, through Big Machine Records. Titled after Swift's birth year as a symbolic rebirth, the album recalibrated her artistic identity from country music to pop. Album of the Year at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards, February 15, 2016 — hosted by LL Cool J at Staples Center. Wiki link Wiki link