Overview

• Spotify confirmed on Aug. 31 that The Life of a Showgirl is the most pre-saved album Countdown Page in its history, with the announcement posted Sept. 1 on Instagram and X.
• The previous record was held by Swift’s 2024 release The Tortured Poets Department.
• The 12-track album was produced by longtime collaborators Max Martin and Shellback.
• Spotify’s Countdown Page launched Aug. 14 with an exclusive playlist highlighting prior work by Martin and Shellback as part of the rollout.
• Swift says she wrote the record between Eras Tour stops, and outlets have reported track titles including “Elizabeth Taylor,” “Ruin the Friendship” and “Opalite.”