Taylor Swift Announces 12th Studio Album 'The Life of a Showgirl' with Special Vinyl Editions and Podcast Appearance
Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, titled "The Life of a Showgirl," on her website after a countdown timer expired. The album's release date has not been revealed, but vinyl editions are set to ship before October 13. Fans had been speculating about Swift's 12th album, and a special limited vinyl edition in "Portofino orange glitter" is available for preorder, along with a cassette edition.
Eager fans noticed hints leading up to the announcement, including a TikTok slideshow from Taylor Nation and a teaser from the "New Heights" podcast, hosted by Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce. Swift will appear on the podcast, with the episode premiering on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Eastern and available on various streaming platforms. This album, "The Life of a Showgirl," follows her previous release, "The Tortured Poets Department," and marks her first release since regaining control of her music catalog.
Swift regained control of her music catalog by purchasing it from the private equity firm Shamrock Capital. She had been re-recording her first six albums to reclaim ownership of her work, with the re-recorded albums, known as "Taylor's Version," being commercial and cultural successes. The most recent re-recording, "1989 (Taylor's Version)," was released in October 2023, following the success of previous re-recordings like "Fearless (Taylor's Version)" and "Red (Taylor's Version)." Swift's dedication to reclaiming her music has been well-received by fans and the industry.
With the anticipation building for "The Life of a Showgirl," fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Taylor Swift's 12th studio album. Stay tuned for more updates on the album's release date and additional details.