Is Taylor Swift's New Album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Coming on October 3?

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Key Takeaways
- Taylor Swift's 12th album is titled The Life of a Showgirl.
- Release date is set for October 3.
- Album features collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter.
- Produced by Max Martin and Shellback.
- Available in multiple formats including vinyl and CD.
Los Angeles, Aug 14 (NationPress) Grammy Award-winning artist Taylor Swift has officially announced that her highly anticipated 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, is set to launch on October 3.
Swift took to Instagram to share the exciting news, revealing the album's captivating cover art.
In the striking image, the ‘Fortnight’ singer is depicted in a dazzling one-piece outfit featuring intricate cut-outs, gracefully reclining in water with her hand resting on her head. She complements her look with her iconic red lips and bold smokey eye makeup, according to reports from people.com.
“And, baby, that’s show business for you. New album The Life of a Showgirl. Out October 3,” she captioned her Instagram post.
The album is a collaborative effort produced by Swift, Max Martin, and Shellback.
In additional photos, Swift embraces her showgirl persona adorned with shimmering rhinestones, elegant feathers, and coordinating headpieces.
Furthermore, she unveiled the tracklist, indicating that Sabrina Carpenter will lend her voice to the title track. Other songs featured include “Elizabeth Taylor,” “Ruin the Friendship,” “Honey,” “Actually Romantic,” “CANCELLED!”, “Eldest Daughter,” “Father Figure,” “Opalite,” and “The Fate of Ophelia.”
Swift announced her upcoming LP through a teaser video on the New Heights podcast, co-hosted by her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce.
In the teaser, Swift is seen asking, “Can I show you something?”
Jason responds, “Okay. What do we got? We got a briefcase? Mint green, with T.S. on it,” to which the ‘Fortnight’ hitmaker confirmed.
When Jason inquires about the contents, Swift responds, “This is my brand new album, The Life of a Showgirl.”
Travis enthusiastically exclaims, “TS 12!”
Initially, the album cover was kept secret. Subsequently, Swift's website featured blurred mint green and orange LP artwork, along with options to purchase vinyl, cassette, and CD formats. The CD version will include a poster.
In the background of the video, several orange-covered books were visible, showcasing works by artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Marc Chagall, and Ruth Asawa.
Swift's previous album, The Tortured Poets Department, dropped in 2024.