Taylor Swift delighted fans with the unexpected announcement of the upcoming re-release of her first Grammy-winning pop album, “1989 (Taylor’s Version),” set to launch on Oct. 27.
Taylor Swift’s devoted fans experienced the ultimate shock of their dreams during her final performance of the Los Angeles Eras Tour on Thursday.
The iconic pop sensation, adorned in an array of captivating blue costumes reminiscent of her 2014 album “1989,” left the audience in awe as she revealed the impending re-release of her debut Grammy-winning pop album.
Amid the acoustic segment of the show, Swift, who has been in the spotlight for her re-recording endeavors, expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming support she has received from fans in her quest to reclaim ownership of her music. The emotional moment culminated in the unveiling of the album’s cover art and the release date for ” 1989 (Taylor’s Version)” on a colossal screen. With the euphoria escalating, she launched into a performance of the fan-favorite track “New Romantics,” leaving the crowd electrified.
“The last time that I was so pleasantly surprised by some stuff that you guys did was when I announced that I was going to be re-recording. That was something that I expected to be just a me thing, just a personal thing. Since I was a teenager, I wanted to own my music,” Swift said onstage. “The way to do it was to re-record my albums, and the way that you have embraced … that you have celebrated, that you really decided that it was your fight too, and that you were 100 percent behind me … I will never stop thanking you for that.”
Via her Instagram account, Swift later shared her excitement about the forthcoming release and the inclusion of five previously unreleased tracks. The evening was a rollercoaster of emotions for Swift, as she bid farewell to the U.S. leg of the Eras tour, prompting the artist to jokingly apologize for her profusion of feelings.
The concert showcased an expansive 44-song setlist spanning her illustrious 17-year songwriting career, rendering the tour an unforgettable spectacle.
Swift’s concerts have also become star-studded affairs, with notable attendees like Gigi Hadid, Meghan Markle, Reese Witherspoon, and Channing Tatum gracing the audience.
The show concluded with a heartwarming moment of appreciation, as Swift, deeply moved by the 8-minute standing ovation following her performance of “Champagne Problems,” expressed her gratitude to her devoted fans for their unwavering support and generosity.