Ed Sheeran to release new single featuring Taylor Swift

The long-awaited collaboration between Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift — good friends and amazing songwriters both — is finally coming this week!

After much speculation from fans, the "Bad Habits" singer confirmed in an Instagram post on Wednesday that he is set to release a new track featuring Taylor on Friday, February 11.

Sharing a snippet of their new song, Ed wrote, "'The Joker And The Queen' featuring my good friend Taylor Swift is out this Friday."

The new track appears to be a new rendition of his "The Joker and the Queen" which first appeared in his "=" album.

Prior to the new song, Ed and Taylor have collaborated several times in the past, specifically on songs such as "Everything Has Changed," "End Game," and "Run." — LA, GMA News