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Drop everything now, becauseTaylor Swifthas finallyconfirmedSpeak Now (Taylor’s Version).
During her Nashville show on May 5,Swift made the surprise announcement on stagebefore singing “Sparks Fly” from the album.
“There’s a different reason that I’m really excited about this part of the set tonight. Because I’ve been planning something for a while,” she teased on stage.
“You know how I love to plan things, and how I love to surprise you with the things I plan. It’s my love language with you — I plot, I scheme, I plan and I get to tell you about it. If you would direct your attention to the back big screen…”
The new cover ofSpeak Nowthen appeared, additionally captioned with (Taylor’s Version) and the release date.
Shortly after,Swift followed up with more information on Instagram, writing, “It fills me with such pride and joy to announce” her version of the album.
She concluded the post, writing, “I love this album because it tells a tale of growing up, flailing, flying and crashing … and living to speak about it. With six extra songs I’ve sprung loose from the vault, I absolutely cannot wait to celebrate Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) with you.”
From the release date to the enchanting cover art, here’s everything to know aboutSpeak Now (Taylor’s Version).
What is the cover art forSpeak Now (Taylor’s Version)?
The artwork pays tribute to Swift’s originalSpeak Nowcover art, which showcases her wearing a long, flowing purple gown with tight curls.
How many songs willSpeak Now (Taylor’s Version)have?
In total, the album will have 22 tracks, including six brand-new songs from the vault. The original album had 14 tracks, while the deluxe version of the album had 20 tracks, including several remixes and three bonus tracks: “Ours,” “If This Was a Movie” and “Superman.”
On June 5,Swift revealed the titles for the six vault tracks, including “Electric Touch” featuring Fall Out Boy, “When Emma Falls in Love,” “I Can See You,” “Castles Crumbling” featuring Hayley Williams, “Foolish One” and “Timeless.”
WillSpeak Now (Taylor’s Version)have any collaborators?
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Will Taylor Swift release any music videos forSpeak Now (Taylor’s Version)?
Where to buySpeak Now (Taylor’s Version)?
The album is currentlyavailable for pre-order on Swift’s official website. It is available as a vinyl, CD, cassette and digital album.
In May, Target announced that they will be releasing a “Lilac Marbled Vinyl” variant ofSpeak Now (Taylor’s Version), which will a “collectible album jacket & sleeves, gatefold photograph & prologue, lyrics & never-before-seen photos,“per their website.
When willSpeak Now (Taylor’s Version)be released?
On Instagram, Swift announced thatSpeak Now (Taylor’s Version)will be announced on July 7, “just in time for July 9th.” The July 9th date is a lyric in her song “Last Kiss,” which is rumored to be abouther ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas.
source: people.com
