When is Taylor Swift's new album releasing? What we know so far about 'TS12'
The 35-year-old award-winning singer and actor is set to make a surprise appearance on boyfriend Travis Kelce's "New Heights" podcast, and announced during a teaser for the episode, she's dropping a new album.
"So, I wanted to show you something," Swift, who is seated with Travis, says in the teaser.
To which, Jason Kelce, Travis Kelce's brother, responds: "Okay. What do we got?"
"This is my brand-new album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,'" Swift says in the "New Heights" podcast teaser, which dropped at 12:12 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Travis adds "TS12," while Jason is heard screaming with excitement.
Here's what we know so far about TS12, Swift's 12th era.
What is the name of Taylor Swift's new album?
Swift's new album is titled "The Life of a Showgirl."
When is Taylor Swift's album coming out?
Swift has not yet announced the release date for her new album, though fans can preorder it on taylorswift.com.
Taylor Swift's new album: What to know about 'The Life of a Showgirl'
Taylor Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' album tracklist
The tracklist for the new album is not yet available. However, shortly after Swift broke the news of the name of her 12th era, a billboard in New York City directed fans to a Spotify playlist.
The "And, baby, that's show business for you" playlist includes 22 Swift tracks all produced by Swedish mastermind Max Martin, who worked with Swift and Swedish producer Shellback on her "1989" and "Reputation" albums.
Taylor Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' album cover
Swift is keeping the cover of her newest album under wraps for now, though she did give a sneak peek during the podcast teaser when she pulled out a blurred-out album cover for her new project.
Tucked on the shelf behind the Swift and Kelce was a jar of friendship bracelets and a new logo on an orange square with the yellow letters "T.S."
Will Taylor Swift go on tour?
The award-winning singer has not yet announced a possible tour.
Why fans are 'clowning' to Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' announcement
Taylor Swift's 12th album clues
Swift is known for planting Easter eggs in everything from lyrics to fashion to concert graphics. Clues to "TS12," or her 12th era, according to eagle-eyed Swifties, have been everywhere and include:
The announcement also comes at the perfect time for Kelce's 13th year playing in the NFL.
When does the 'New Heights' podcast with Taylor Swift come out?
Fans can stream the conversation between the Kelce brothers and Swift at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, on YouTube.
Contributing: Bryan West, the USA TODAY Network's Taylor Swift reporter
Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@gannett.com and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
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