Taylor Swift Has Fans on Edge with Mysterious Midnight Countdown as She’s Set to Join Travis Kelce’s Podcast
NO LOC, AUG 11 – Taylor Swift will appear on a podcast hosted by Travis Kelce as a countdown for her 12th album, TS12, nears its official announcement with a planned September unveiling.
- On her official website, Taylor Swift launched a countdown ending at 12:12 AM EDT on August 13, 2025, which fans link to her 12th studio album TS12.
- Building on stage visuals, fans speculate an orange door seen since October 2023 during her Karma performance hints at a new era after The Eras Tour’s success.
- Support from Taylor Nation and the New Heights podcast hint at a mystery guest at 7:00 AM EDT on August 13, 2025, as the countdown began on August 11.
- With the countdown ticking down, fans speculate the website timer signals a TS12 announcement tied to the New Heights podcast.
- Insiders claim the album will be unveiled in September and released in November, with a potential 2026 mini-tour, according to industry sources.
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Taylor Swift Announces Her Next Album
When the mysterious clock appeared on Taylor Swift's official website, counting down to 12:12am Eastern time on the 12th day of August, fans figured the songstress would have big news. And that she did: On her beau Travis Kelce's podcast, she announced the upcoming release of her 12th studio...

Fans have long suspected it, now it's official. Taylor Swift announces her new album with a very special countdown.
Travis Kelce just won himself lifetime bragging rights in the podcast circuit
After months of dating, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are going podcast-official.Kansas City Star/Getty ImagesTravis Kelce and Taylor Swift are going podcast-official.The singer will be a guest on an August 13 "New Heights" podcast episode.This is a rare appearance for Swift on the podcast circuit — and a big win for Kelce.Travis Kelce just scored the ultimate podcast guest — Taylor Swift.The "New Heights" podcast, hosted by Kelce and his brothe…
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