Taylor Swift: Photos of the singer through the years (10 images)

As mystery swirls around Taylor Swift's recent social media activity, here's a look at the singer through the years.

On August 18, Swift seemingly disappeared from social media prompting rumors that a new album was on its way.

On Monday the pop star shared a cryptic photo of a reptile's tail on all of her social media sites.

Taylor Swift arrives for the 42nd annual Academy of Country Music Awards on May 15, 2007. File Photo by Roger Williams/UPI

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Taylor Swift arrives for the 2008 CMT Awards on April 14, 2008. File Photo by Frederick Breedon/UPI

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Taylor Swift, Album of the Year winner, poses with an award at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on April 5, 2009. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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Taylor Swift poses with her four Grammys at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards on January 31, 2010. File Photo by Phil McCarten/UPI

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