Taylor Swift just dropped big news: her 12th studio album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' is on the way. The superstar revealed the surprise announcement during a podcast episode with her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce, and his brother Jason Kelce.
Rumors kicked off early on August 11 when Taylor Nation (Swift's official fan club) posted a carousel of 12 mysterious photos on Instagram with the caption “Thinking about when she said ‘See you next era…’” Later that day, Travis Kelce confirmed she’d be a guest on his podcast 'New Heights,' and Swift’s official website started a countdown clock set to 12:12 am ET.
In a sneak peek shared on Instagram, Swift teased the album while holding a blurred-out cover, promising fans that the full podcast episode would be available worldwide on August 12 at 7 am ET. While the official release date of the album is still under wraps, Swift’s website has already opened preorders for vinyl, cassette, and CD editions.
For years, Taylor Swift has been breaking records in the music industry and winning awards for her singing and songwriting talents. One of the world's best-selling musicians, T-Swift has sold over 200 million records, and her Eras Tour made her the artist with the highest-grossing tour of all time.But although you might know the words to all of her hit songs and the details of her impressive dating history, there are still a few things you may not know about the country-turned-pop singer. Click on this gallery to learn more.