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<\/picture><\/div>This album cover image released by Republic Records shows “The Life of a Showgirl” by Taylor Swift. (Republic Records via AP)<\/p>\n
<\/span>AP<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Austin\u00a0Swifties, the big weekend is finally here!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Global pop star Taylor Swift is releasing a new album, and fans across the capital are making preparations for the event. Here’s what to know about “The Life of a Showgirl” and how to celebrate in Austin this weekend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Is Taylor Swift planning a surprise ACL appearance? <\/strong>Here’s what we know<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album (not counting re-recordings) will drop at\u00a011 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, Oct. 2 <\/strong>(midnight Eastern Time on Friday, Oct. 3).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The new album by Taylor Swift will be released on all streaming platforms at\u00a011 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, Oct. 2<\/strong>,\u00a0according to Marie Claire<\/a>. This includes Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n For instant access, fans can pre-save the album on Spotify<\/a>\u00a0and Apple Music<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u00a0Here’s the full album promotion schedule for “The Life of a Showgirl,” in Central Time:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Taylor Swift is in her showgirl era.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/span>Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Holiday Austin (7th Street)<\/a>\/Loud Tall<\/a>: Taylor Swift Album Release Party<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Chess Club Austin\/<\/a>Local Queer Austin<\/a>: The Life of a Showgirl Listening Party with DJ Redneck Kitty<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Bonus Tracks at ACL Fest<\/a>: The Life of a Showgirl Dance Party with DJ Cassandra<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Upstairs at Caroline<\/a>\/Get It Games<\/a>: Taylor Swift “Life\u00a0of a Showgirl” Listening Party<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Flutter Romance Bookstore<\/a>: Life of a Showgirl: Taylor Swift Album Listening Party<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Otopia Rooftop Lounge<\/a>: T-Swift Listening Party<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhat time does the new Taylor Swift album drop? ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ release date<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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