"Shake It Off" is a song by Taylor Swift and is the lead single from her fifth studio album, "1989"). The song was released for digital download worldwide on August 19, 2014, by Big Machine Records. "1989" is the album where Taylor Swift transformed her sound and image from country to pop. The album was supported by three US number-one singles, including "Shake It Off"). The song debuted atop the US Billboard Hot 100).