Taylor Swift's full 22-song playlist as Showgirl singer drops new album
Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, The Life Of A Showgirl
Taylor wrapped up her billion-dollar, record-breaking Eras Tour in December, which saw her perform in Wales
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Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album entitled The Life Of A Showgirl. At 12.12am today (August 12), Swift disclosed the exciting news regarding her newest record, which came after a mysterious countdown on her website and a string of clues suggesting a new album was imminent, leaving fans in a frenzy of anticipation.
No launch date has been announced for the fresh album. Nevertheless, admirers can pre-order it, and the album's colour palette incorporates green and orange.
The official cover artwork stays concealed for the time being. Swift's profile image on her social media channels has been updated with a picture of an orange glittery padlock set against a green background.
A short clip from the New Heights podcast, hosted by her NFL star partner Travis Kelce and his sibling Jason, a former NFL player, was shared on Instagram. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter
In the video, Swift can be seen taking out a copy of the new album from a briefcase, although the cover design is hidden.
"So, I wanted to show you something," she told Jason and the viewers. Holding up a vinyl of the new record she declared: "This is my brand new album, The Life of a Showgirl.", reports the Mirror.
Travis exclaimed: "TS12!".
According to Swift's website, physical copies of the album, available for pre-order, will be sent out by October 13.
This album marks her first release since revealing in May that she had regained control of her back catalogue.
Following her 2024 album, The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift has curated a Spotify playlist for her newly announced album, The Life Of A Showgirl, which seems to suggest a collaboration with producers Max Martin and Shellback.
The playlist, cheekily named "and baby, that's show business for you," was put together two weeks ago and made public right after the album announcement. It features 22 songs, all from her previous albums.
Eagle-eyed fans quickly noticed that each song included was produced by Max Martin and Shellback, who have previously worked with the pop sensation on Red, 1989, and most recently, Reputation.
Both Martin and Shellback played key roles in Swift's shift from country to pop, helping to produce some of her biggest hits – We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, I Knew You Were Trouble, Shake It Off, and Don't Blame Me were all crafted by the duo.
In a Reddit thread titled "And, baby, that's show business for you - Official Playlist by Taylor", numerous fans have shared their thoughts on the new album announcement.
Many are speculating that the forthcoming 'Showgirl' album will be produced by Max Martin and Shellback and will showcase a more pop-oriented sound, based on the 22 tracks featured in this 'Showbusiness' playlist.
One fan commented: "All songs produced by Max Martin and Shellback... Oh pop taylor is BACKKKK baby."
Another wrote: "22 is the first song and there are 22 songs on the playlist. The 2s are 2ing...again".
A third observed: "And they all happen to be songs she did with Max Martin and Shellback."
Another enthusiast declared: "This is gonna be a fun album for sure!".
Someone else noted: "Alphabetical order max martin and shellback!".
One more remarked: "Um, all these are Max Martin tracks, like every single one."
Another added: "Am a Jack defender but I think it's cool that's she's working with Max Martin and Shellback for this project!".
What are the 22 songs in Swift's 'And Baby, That's Showbusiness For You' playlist?
22 All You Had To Do Was Stay Bad Blood Blank Space Dancing With Our Hands Tied Delicate Don't Blame Me End Game Gorgeous How You Get The Girl I Did Something Bad I Knew You Were Trouble King Of My Heart Message I(nm A Bottle New Romantics ...Ready For It? Shake It Off So It Goes... Style We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together Wildest Dreams Wonderland
Swift wrapped up her record-breaking Eras Tour, valued at an eye-watering billion dollars, in December, having kicked it off in March 2023.
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The pop icon made history last summer by becoming the first solo performer to take to London's Wembley Stadium eight times during a single tour.
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