Taylor Swift drops surprise acoustic deluxe of ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

Taylor Swift unveils behind-the-scenes studio photos and releases a 24-hour acoustic deluxe of her latest album

Taylor Swift has given fans a rare look inside the making of her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, while surprising them with a limited-edition acoustic release.

On October 6, the 35-year-old singer shared a collection of behind-the-scenes photos from her studio sessions with producers Max Martin and Shellback. “Being in the studio and creating these songs was an unforgettable experience,” Swift wrote on Instagram. “Now it’s a way to look back on the process and give you guys a glimpse into how we wrote these songs in real time.”

The photos show Swift recording vocals, writing lyrics on her phone, and performing beside her longtime collaborators. One image captures her wearing a pink sweater as Martin plays piano, while another shows the trio laughing with drinks — and a dog — nearby.

Being in the studio and creating these songs was an unforgettable experience, but luckily I don’t ever have to forget it because I was recording while we were writing - and now it’s a way to look back on the process and give you guys a glimpse into how we wrote these songs, and… pic.twitter.com/VSYQTFX3Gl

— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) October 6, 2025

Alongside the photos, Swift announced the release of The Life of a Showgirl (DELUXE Alone In My Tower Acoustic Version), available exclusively on iTunes for 24 hours. The deluxe features acoustic renditions of “The Fate of Ophelia” and “Eldest Daughter,” along with original songwriting voice memos split into two acts.

The announcement followed the release of her “Fate of Ophelia” music video on October 5, which included subtle nods to her fiancé, NFL star Travis Kelce. Meanwhile, Swift’s close friend Selena Gomez celebrated the album’s success with a touching Instagram post featuring unseen photos from her wedding.

With new visuals, songs, and personal moments, Swift’s “showgirl” era continues to captivate fans worldwide.