Taylor Swift’s new album and movie arrive October 3
Taylor Swift debuts her 12th album and movie, “Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl,” with music videos, behind-the-scenes footage.
T-minus one day, Swiftie nation.
Taylor Swift‘s 12th album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” drops on Friday, Oct. 3, around the world.
The global superstar revealed her new album on Aug. 13 as a guest on her now-fiancé Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast. During the record-setting podcast episode, the singer’s website updated with an album cover of her in bathwater wearing a sparkly corset. It also previewed the release date for her upcoming album.
The 35-year-old singer and songwriter said she wrote, sang and produced “Showgirl” during the legs of her massive Eras Tour, USA TODAY previously reported.
But what time does Taylor Swift’s “Life of a Showgirl” come out? Here’s what to know about the drop and how to listen the pop star’s new album.
What time does ‘Life of a Showgirl’ drop?
Taylor Swift’s album “The Life of a Showgirl” will be released at midnight (12 a.m.) Eastern Time on Friday, Oct 3.
How to listen to Taylor Swift’s ‘Life of a Showgirl’ album
Listeners can stream the new album on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music.
How many tracks are on ‘Life of a Showgirl’?
There are 12 tracks on “Showgirl.” The title to the songs are:
- ‘Showgirl”
- “Cancelled!”
- “The Fate of Ophelia”
- “Elizabeth Taylor”
- “Opalite”
- “Father Figure”
- “Eldest Daughter”
- “Ruin the Friendship”
- “Actually Romantic”
- “Wi$h Li$T”
- “Wood”
- “Honey”
When are ‘Life of a Showgirl’ preorders available?
Retailers have been taking pre-orders for the album on CD and vinyl.
Target has some exclusives and plans to stay open late for the release, according to its website. Other retailers offering pre-orders include Walmart, Amazon and Best Buy.
Swift’s official website also offered pre-orders.
Contributing: Bryan West and Amy Haneline
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.
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