Taylor Swift Reveals Plans for New Album on Travis Kelce’s Podcast

Taylor Swift has officially announced her upcoming album during an appearance on the podcast hosted by her partner, Travis Kelce. This revelation came after a mysterious countdown clock appeared on her official website, culminating at 12:12 AM Eastern Time on August 12, 2023. Fans eagerly anticipated major news, and Swift delivered, unveiling that this will be her twelfth studio album.

In the wake of the announcement, Spotify billboards in both New York City and Nashville began promoting a playlist titled, “And, baby, that’s show business for you.” This playlist features existing tracks from Swift’s extensive catalog, leading fans to speculate on potential themes and directions for her forthcoming album. Although no specific release date was mentioned, Swift’s website indicates that vinyl pre-orders would ship before October 13, 2023.

Swift’s latest announcement follows significant developments in her career. She recently regained ownership of the masters to her first six albums, a move that solidifies her control over her music catalog. While she has re-released four of these albums, it remains uncertain when, or if, her debut album and the others will receive similar treatment.

The singer-songwriter is also less than a year and a half removed from the release of her previous album, which she initially presented as a single project before revealing it to be a double album. This recent history of surprise announcements has heightened anticipation among her fanbase.

Travis Kelce and his brother, who co-hosts the podcast, had teased the arrival of a significant guest prior to Swift’s appearance, building excitement around the episode. With her new album on the horizon, Swift continues to maintain her status as a dynamic force in the music industry, captivating audiences with her innovative approaches and personal storytelling.