Taylor Swift’s August 13 appearance on New Heights with Travis and Jason Kelce wasn’t just a rare podcast moment — it was the day she gave fans the biggest look yet at her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. From the official announcement to the full tracklist, album meaning, and the team behind it, Swift delivered it all in one conversation.

Swift officially confirmed the album title, calling The Life of a Showgirl her shortest and most cohesive project yet. She described it as a joyful, dramatic, and bold body of work — a contrast to the sprawling scope of The Tortured Poets Department. She also revealed the album’s release date, October 3, 2025, noting the timing was intentional.

When it came to the music itself, Swift didn’t hold back — revealing the entire 12-song tracklist on-air. Fans now know exactly what’s coming, from intriguing titles like “Elizabeth Taylor” and “Eldest Daughter” to the George Michael cover “Father Figure” and a highly anticipated collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter on the title track.

Swift also spoke about the meaning behind The Life of a Showgirl, explaining how it captures the theatrical energy of her Eras Tour while remaining a tight, complete collection with no bonus editions or hidden expansions planned. She hinted at the visual and emotional world she’s creating around the songs, promising a cohesive experience from start to finish.

For production, Swift confirmed she reunited with Max Martin and Shellback — her first time working with the duo since Reputation. She recorded the album during breaks in the European leg of the Eras Tour, often flying in and out of studio sessions between shows.

The conversation wasn’t all about the album’s logistics. Swift also got personal, tearing up as she recalled regaining ownership of her masters — a milestone moment that Travis comforted her through right there on the podcast. She joked that New Heights is her “favorite podcast,” crediting it with playing a role in how their relationship began.

So, now the countdown is on for her new album...and of course when we get to hear the first single.