George Michael credited on Taylor Swift’s The Life of Showgirl

George Michael recognized on Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of Showgirl

Taylor Swift has added a legendary name to the credits of her highly anticipated new album The Life of a Showgirl.

George Michael, the late Wham! frontman and solo superstar, has been listed as a songwriter on her track Father Figure, a nod to his iconic 1987 single of the same name.

🚨| ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ track writers! pic.twitter.com/QNac0rONXi

— Taylor Swift Edits (@TSwiftEdits_13) September 30, 2025

Swift’s version is not a straight cover. Instead, it interpolates elements from Michael’s original song, which requires him to be credited alongside Swift’s frequent collaborators Max Martin and Shellback.

The Life of a Showgirl is set to release on October 3, 2025, featuring twelve songs, with Father Figure appearing as the fourth track. This marks another example of Swift’s ability to merge past and present influences while crafting her own narrative.

The credit immediately stirred reaction online. Fans flooded social media with emotional posts, one writing on X, “I’m trembling”, while others praised the collaboration as an unexpected bridge between two eras of pop music. For many, it solidified Swift’s respect for musical icons and reinforced George Michael’s lasting cultural footprint.

i’m trembling

— Jess ♊️ (@greyeyess33) September 30, 2025

George Michael, who passed away in 2016, continues to shape contemporary pop even nearly a decade after his death. His recognition as a credited songwriter on Swift’s album shows how his artistry remains relevant, while also framing Swift’s project as deeply rooted in pop music history.

With this move, Swift positions The Life of a Showgirl not just as her next release, but as a conversation with the icons who paved the way.