Taylor Swift earned her third Album of the Year Grammy at the award show's 2021 ceremony for her album "folklore". The album was released in July 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, and was recorded in secret with a small group of collaborators. It received critical acclaim for its stripped-down, indie-folk sound and introspective lyrics. "folklore" debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and its success cemented Swift's status as one of the most influential and enduring artists of her generation.