Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce joined forces this week, as Swift guested on the latest episode of the Kelce brothers' "New Heights" podcast. While Swift's appearance certainly helped give Kelce more viewers, she had another reason for joining the show.
Swift has been working on a new album, but there were very few details about it. On the latest episode of "New Heights," Swift provided more information about her new album to the public, including it's name, release date and cover art. The track list was then released to the public as well.
Here's what to know about Taylor Swift's new album.
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Is Taylor Swift releasing a new album?
Taylor Swift is releasing a new album named "The Life of a Showgirl." With her appearance on "New Heights," Swift revealed the name, cover art and release date for her new album. Initially, prior to the podcast's official release, the name and cover art were only known.
At 12:12 on the 12th, TS12 finally got a name: The Life of a Showgirl. ❤️🔥 More info soon… pre pre-order the album & pre pre-scream in the meantime!!!!!!!!!!!! https://t.co/Xv1MYlxrYy#TSTheLifeofaShowgirl pic.twitter.com/Iw6nIenIkN
— Taylor Nation (@taylornation13) August 12, 2025
However, upon the "New Heights" episode being released, Swift announced on the podcast that "The Life of a Showgirl" would be releasing everywhere on October 3, also available for pre-order immediately.
"It was something I was working on while I was in Europe on the Eras Tour," Swift said.
Get a first look at the cover of Taylor’s new album The Life of a Showgirl
— New Heights (@newheightshow) August 13, 2025
Available for pre-order now at https://t.co/aYNn7lTXv8 and releasing everywhere 10/3
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW … And, baby, that’s show business for you ❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/BULHWUkDC4
This will be Swift's 12th album, not including re-recordings, and her sixth album in the past seven years.
The 12 track names on the new album were also released on Wednesday:
Tracklist for ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ by Taylor Swift:
— Pop Base (@PopBase) August 13, 2025
1. The Fate of Ophelia
2. Elizabeth Taylor
3. Opalite
4. Father Figure
5. Eldest Daughter
6. Ruin the Friendship
7. Actually Romantic
8. Wi$h Li$t
9. Wood
10. CANCELLED!
11. Honey
12. The Life of a Showgirl (feat. Sabrina… pic.twitter.com/RUUjrcW0yk
And, baby, that’s show business for you. New album The Life of a Showgirl. Out October 3 ❤️🔥https://t.co/rIaG2Ezo7Z
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) August 13, 2025
Album Producers: Max Martin, Shellback and Taylor Swift
📸: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott pic.twitter.com/QRzLbLpnUS
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When is Taylor Swift's new album's release date?
Swift's new album,"The Life of a Showgirl," will be released everywhere on October 3, 2025, she announced on the "New Heights" podcast.
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What time is Taylor Swift releasing her new album?
When "The Life of a Showgirl" is released on October 3, it will be available at midnight, ET. Fans can listen to the album wherever albums are available, including Spotify and iTunes.
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Taylor Swift album list
Since 2006, Swift has released 12 albums, which includes her latest album that will release soon. Here's a list of all 12 of Swift's albums, not including re-recordings.
- "Taylor Swift" (2006)
- "Fearless" (2008)
- "Speak Now" (2010)
- "Red" (2012)
- "1989" (2014)
- "Reputation" (2017)
- "Lover" (2019)
- "Folklore" (2020)
- "Evermore" (2020)
- "Midnights" (2022)
- "The Tortured Poets Department" (2024)
- "The Life of a Showgirl" (2025)
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