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Taylor Swift to Release 12th Studio Album, 'The Life of a Showgirl'

Hwang Sujin Reporter / Updated : 2025-08-13 09:39:43
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Global pop superstar Taylor Swift has officially announced her 12th studio album, titled The Life of a Showgirl. The reveal came as a surprise to fans during a recent podcast appearance, marking a new chapter for the singer-songwriter following a period of monumental success and a high-profile legal battle for her music masters.

The announcement was made during a promotional clip for the popular podcast "New Heights," hosted by Swift’s boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and his brother Jason Kelce. In the brief teaser, Swift can be seen holding up a physical LP record of the new album, its artwork intentionally blurred to maintain secrecy. The full-length podcast episode, which is expected to provide more details about the album, is scheduled to be released on August 13.

In a meticulously coordinated move, Swift’s official website launched a countdown that ended at precisely 12:12 a.m. on August 12, initiating pre-orders for a limited-edition version of the album. The new record is available for advance purchase in three physical formats: vinyl LP, cassette tape, and CD. While a specific release date for the album has yet to be confirmed, the product descriptions on Swift’s website state that all orders will begin shipping before October 13, suggesting an official release in early to mid-October.

This new album arrives on the heels of the unprecedented success of Swift’s 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, which was announced at the 2024 Grammy Awards. The new release also holds particular significance as it is the first original album Swift has unveiled since successfully regaining ownership of the master recordings for her first six studio albums. In May, Swift announced that she had acquired the rights to her masters from private equity firm Shamrock Capital, a move that represented a major victory in her long-standing quest for full artistic control over her discography.

The announcement of The Life of a Showgirl further extends a period of career-defining triumphs for the artist, including her record-shattering "Eras Tour." The tour, which spanned nearly two years and five continents, is the highest-grossing concert tour of all time, generating an estimated $2.2 billion in revenue. As fans eagerly await more information regarding the album's tracklist and official cover art, speculation about the album's themes is already building.

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