The 20 Biggest, Craziest, and Most Inspiring Moments of 2017

After stepping out of the spotlight for a while, the "new" Taylor Swift emerged to announce the death of old Taylor and drop a record-breaking pop album, Reputation. While fans listened to her new music on repeat, people inevitably dove into the lyrics to figure out who Taylor was singing about in each song. She skipped interviews and the typical promotion cycle for the album, instead penning a heartfelt letter about her music and her message. Meanwhile, following a handful of performances on SNL and The Tonight Show, the singer also announced the first dates for her upcoming tour. Translation: Taylor will steal plenty of headlines in 2018, too.