Taylor Swift to announce shock retirement from music?
- By Smith Alexander
- Washington
- Last updated on

Hot news
- Love January 11, 2026
- Babies January 9, 2026
- Rumor Central January 2026
Sad news for Swift fans. Speculation had been rife that the American singer best known for hit songs like You Belong with Me or Love Story, is about to announce her retirement from music, at age 36, with immediate effect.
UPDATE 11/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Being a singer isn't fun anymore
“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a singer-songwriter just isn't fun anymore,” she might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that she may branch out into other creative fields she is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.
#ThankYouTaylor
For a little while on Saturday evening, #ThankYouTaylor was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made her make the decision.
“Taylor Swift was unlike any other singer we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouTaylor”
— @universalObserver, 10 Jan 2026
“I thought Taylor Swift retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 10 Jan 2026
© 2026 MediaMass All rights reserved. Do not reproduce (even with permission).
Taylor Swift: Recent News
- Hot January 10, 2026
- Money January 10, 2026
- International January 11, 2026
Celebrity Central