Fans are feeling very old as one of the biggest artists in the world’s eponymous debut album has just turned 18. The record was released on October 24, 2006, across the US and Canada , waiting two years before it would cross the pond to create international fans. At just 14, the artist signed to label Big Machine Records and wrote over 40 songs in two years, 11 of which would become her debut.

18 years later, she has just embarked on a record-breaking world tour, selling out stadiums across the globe as the biggest pop star on the planet. That artist is, of course, none other than Taylor Swift . Now aged 34, Taylor is thought to be preparing to re-release her debut self-titled album to huge anticipation from fans .

Fans couldn’t believe it has been 18 years since the star first emerged with singles like Tim McGraw, Our Song, and Teardrops on My Guitar. ‘The self titled album can vote in the 2024 election that’s crazy,’ joked X user Jessica as Annie added: ‘Omg she’s a full grown adult now that’s insane.’ ‘Oh my god I’ve been a fan for 18 years,’ realised Tahra Jirari while Ash said: ‘I can’t cope with this info.

’ Some were a little less calm as Lucy shared: ‘It literally feels like yesterday we were celebrating #10YearsofTaylor and now we are coming up on TWENTY ??? STOP THE CLOCK !!!’ Naneyidupakka said: ’18 years since Taylor Swift’s debut album? Feels like we’ve grown up with her music, from country roots to global superstar. What a .