Swifties have long suspected that the singer\u2019s 12th studio album was on the way. Now that the announcement is official, here\u2019s what we know<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Taylor Swift has a long history of leaving Easter eggs for her fans, and the past several months have been no exception. From colour-coded moments on stage to cryptic social media activity, Swifties have long suspected that the singer\u2019s 12th studio album, nicknamed \u201cTS12\u201d online, was on the way. Now that the announcement is official, here\u2019s what we know so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Drumroll, please\u2026 Swift revealed that the new album is called\u00a0The Life of a Showgirl<\/em>. The news broke in a clip shared by Travis and Jason Kelce\u2019s\u00a0New Heights<\/em>\u00a0podcast. She reveals the cover art to them, but it\u2019s blurred in the footage. The full episode is set to air at 7 P.M. ET on August 13, her\u00a0well-known favourite number<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The singer has historically favoured one-word names (Lover<\/em>, folklore<\/em>, Midnights<\/em>), but her most recent project, The Tortured Poets Department<\/em>, broke that pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While Swift hasn\u2019t confirmed a release date, it\u2019s clear that the project will be here soon. Pre-orders are now available<\/a> on her website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re looking for a hint: The vinyls<\/a> will be shipped before Oct. 13, 2025, but Swift\u2019s merch site specifies, \u201cTHIS IS NOT THE RELEASE DATE, OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the lead up to this month\u2019s news, eagle-eyed fans have spotted some hints that new music was coming. In May, Swift shared<\/a> a letter on her official site celebrating that she now owns the masters to her entire discography, a milestone she described as \u201cthe best thing that has ever been ours.\u201d Notably, the letter contained the phrase \u201cI was thiiiiiiiiiiiis close\u201d with 12 \u201ci\u201ds, prompting<\/a> fans to see a link to her 12th studio album.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adding to the intrigue, Taylor Nation, the singer\u2019s official fan engagement account, has been hosting<\/a> listening parties for each of her past albums in chronological order; some hypothesized the rollout was counting down to a major announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plus, during select Eras Tour performances, Swift swapped in orange confetti and outfits, a shade not tied to any of her existing eras, leading fans to\u00a0believe<\/a>\u00a0it could be connected to the theme or visual identity of her next album. That theory only grew after a Taylor Nation Instagram post on August 11 showed 12 photos of Swift in orange outfits, captioned, \u201cThinking about when she said \u2018See you next era\u2026\u2019 ❤️🔥\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The same day, Swift\u2019s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, teased<\/a> a \u201cVERY special guest\u201d for his New Heights<\/em> podcast against an orange backdrop; hours later, the podcast confirmed (with a very flirty<\/a> clip) that the guest is indeed Miss Taylor Alison Swift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tracklist details are still unknown. Swift\u2019s past projects have ranged from the concise (1989<\/em>\u2019s 13 tracks<\/a>) to the expansive (Tortured Poets<\/em>\u2019 31<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shortly after she announced the album, Swift shared a playlist called \u201cAnd, baby, that\u2019s showbiz for you ❤️🔥,\u201d perhaps hinting at the vibe of The Life of a Showgirl<\/em>. It comprises of 22 songs from her past albums Red<\/em>, 1989<\/em>, and Reputation<\/em>. Tracks include, \u201c22,\u201d \u201cBad Blood,\u201d \u201cBlank Space,\u201d \u201cDelicate,\u201d \u201cI Knew You Were Trouble,\u201d \u201cShake It Off,\u201d \u201cStyle,\u201d \u201cWe Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,\u201d and more. Notably, they are all original recordings of the songs, not re-recordings, except for \u201cMessage in a Bottle (Taylor\u2019s Version)\u201d from Red (Taylor\u2019s Version)<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She has\u2014multiple times. In the singer\u2019s Easter egg-filled \u201cBejeweled\u201d music video, from her Midnights<\/em> era, Swift performs Dita Von Teese\u2019s famous martini glass dance alongside the burlesque star. In a different scene, she dresses up as a showgirl in a glittery two-piece set with, notably, an orange light shining on her.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen will The Life of a Showgirl<\/em> be released?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How many tracks will be on the album?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What will the album sound like?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Has Swift referenced showgirls in the past?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n