Taylor Swift confirms album cover and release date for "The Life of a Showgirl" project
Pop sensation Taylor Swift is gearing up for the release of her 12th studio album, titled "The Life of a Showgirl". The highly-anticipated album will drop on October 3, 2025, via Republic Records.
The album, which was conceived during the European leg of her 2024 Eras Tour, consists of 12 tracks. All the songs have been produced by Taylor Swift, Max Martin, and Shellback.
The tracklist for "The Life of a Showgirl" includes:
- The Fate of Ophelia
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Opalite
- Father Figure
- Eldest Daughter
- Ruin the Friendship
- Actually Romantic
- Wish List (stylized Wi$h Li$t)
- Wood
- Cancelled! (all caps)
- Honey
- The Life of a Showgirl (Featuring Sabrina Carpenter)
Notable collaboration on the album is with singer Sabrina Carpenter on the title track "The Life of a Showgirl." Other production credits include Max Martin and Shellback, indicating a strong pop production influence.
The album represents a return to pop, consistent with Swift's collaborations with Max Martin and Shellback, longtime pop producers who shaped many of her major hits. The thematic titles and stylistic choices also suggest a blend of theatrical and pop elements, fitting the "showgirl" motif hinted in the album's title and cover art.
The cover art for "The Life of a Showgirl" was revealed in a podcast clip but remains blurred in initial previews, maintaining intrigue. Taylor shared teasers and Easter eggs over months leading to the announcement, typical of her release strategy.
Fans can pre-order the vinyl, cassette, and CD of the album on Taylor Swift's official website. The album is available for pre-order as of August 2025.
Taylor Swift will analyze each track of the album on the YouTube podcast "New Heights". The album's release is a personal triumph for Taylor Swift, following a long process that marked the music industry.
This new project marks the first original album released by Taylor Swift since she regained the rights to her catalog. The dominant colors of the album cover are warm tones. The album cover depicts Taylor Swift submerged in water, wearing a shimmering green showgirl outfit, and the title in glowing orange.
Millions of fans are closely following the release of "The Life of a Showgirl", eagerly awaiting the pop sensation's latest offering.
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