The Brief "The Life of a Showgirl," Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, will be released at midnight Friday, Oct. 3. AMC theaters nationwide are celebrating the new album with a special showing of "Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl." Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl," is almost here. FILE - Taylor Swift attends the 67th GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. RELATED: Timeline: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship through the yearsBy the numbers:"The Life of a Showgirl" is Swift’s 12th studio album.