Swifties all over the world geared up for midnight on July 24th like it was New Years as they anxiously awaited the release of Taylor Swift’s 8th studio album. This album, however, was unlike any other release she had done because she only announced the albums creation and release date the day before. The secret record came as both a shock and present to us all and I, personally, cannot wait to dive in.

Taylor Swift is arguably the biggest singer in music today. Her following ranges from country to pop and to people of all ages. For her most recent album releases, she had filled her social media with “easter eggs” for her fans to overanalyze. She usually would release a few album tracks and music videos to those songs and litter them with clues. This time however, the album announcement came just hours before the release, sending Taylor Swift fans over the edge with excitement. The album is called Folklore and she announced it to have 15 songs with 1 bonus track. Along with the post about Folklore’s release was some black and white album art of Taylor in a forest. She also announced that a song would feature Bon Iver, an indie folk band, leading people to imagine the dreamy style of the album. Unlike any of Swift’s previous seven records, this one is categorized as alternative. This is the third major genre she has released an album in, the other two being pop and country, which she had tremendous success in. This album was written during quarantine from the coronavirus. It released the same day that she was supposed to set out to LA for her first of 4 stadium shows for her album “Lover.” There is speculation that this release was to make up for the missed tour and to bring some light into the fairly dim reality we are living in. She sure knows how to give her fans what they need.

Taylor Swift is an artist who keeps her fans on their toes. From hidden clues in singles to secret album releases, Swifties never know what to expect next from their icon, and wouldn’t want it any other way. Folkfore was an amazing surprise and an album overflowing with talent. Taylor is shining bright and we all are so happy to watch her succeed!

Just two months after embarking on her 4th World Tour, Taylor Swift has been making waves in the music industry with her numerous surprise guest appearances along with her mesmerizing tour. A ticket to the 1989 show gets you an evening full of entertainment, along with incredible sets, costume changes, and a dozen or so breathtaking dancers. She opens her tour with the first track on the album, ‘Welcome to New York.’ The city skyline is displayed in the background while Taylor and her dancers are “strutting the streets” of the Big Apple.

Having been lucky enough to be in the audience at her June 3rd show in Cleveland, OH, I left the venue pumped up and alive after watching her put on the show of her life. It is incredible how she can bring that much energy with her to every venue in which she performs.  One thing that keeps the spirits up while on tour are her special guests she has unexpectedly appear in the midst of her performances. Although she was solo in Cleveland, 10 of her 27 shows thus far have had a surprise celebrity show up to perform with her.

Here is a list to date of her special guests on the 1989 tour:

• May 15, 2015: “Tenerife Sea” with Ed Sheeran
• May 30, 2015: “Radioactive” with Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons; Martha Hunt & Gigi Hadid
• June 6, 2015: “Pontoon” with Little Big Town
• June 12, 2015: “Cool Kids” with Echosmith; Cara Delevingne & Mariska Hargitay
• June 13, 2015: “Fight Song” with Rachel Platten; Mariska Hargitay
• June 27, 2015: Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Serena Williams, Martha Hunt, Karlie Kloss and Cara Delevingne
• July 10, 2015: “Can’t Feel My Face” with The Weeknd; Heidi Klum and United States women’s national soccer team; Lena Dunham, Lily Aldridge, Gigi Hadid and Hailee Steinfeld
• July 11, 2015: “Jealous” with Nick Jonas; Gigi Hadid, Martha Hunt, Lily Aldridge, Karlie Kloss, Candice Swanepoel, Behati Prinsloo, and Uzo Aduba
• July 13, 2015: “Royals” with Lorde
• July 14, 2015: “Want to Want Me” with Jason Derulo

There is not doubt in my mind that the rest of the 1989 tour will be filling with energy, passion and a whole lot of fun. Get your tickets at VIPTIX.com and see what else Taylor has up her sleeve!

July 18, 2015 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field

July 19, 2015 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field

July 24, 2015 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium

July 25, 2015 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium

August 1, 2015 – Vancouver, BC – BC Place Stadium

August 4, 2015 – Edmonton, AB – Rexall Place

August 5, 2015 – Edmonton, AB – Rexall Place

August 8, 2015 – Seattle, WA – CenturyLink Field

August 14, 2015 – Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium

August 15, 2015 – Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium

August 17, 2015 – Glendale, AZ – Gila River Arena

August 18, 2015 – Glendale, AZ – Gila River Arena

August 21, 2015 – Los Angeles, CA – Staples Center

August 22, 2015 – Los Angeles, CA – Staples Center

August 24, 2015 – Los Angeles, CA – Staples Center

August 25, 2015 – Los Angeles, CA – Staples Center

August 26, 2015 – Los Angeles, CA – Staples Center

August 29, 2015 – San Diego, CA – PETCO Park

September 4, 2015 – Salt Lake City, UT – EnergySolutions Arena

September 5, 2015 – Denver, CO – Pepsi Center

September 6, 2015 – Denver, CO – Pepsi Center

September 9, 2015 – Fargo, ND – Fargodome

September 11, 2015 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

September 12, 2015 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

September 13, 2015 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

September 16, 2015 – Indianapolis, IN – Bankers Life Fieldhouse

September 17, 2015 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena

September 18, 2015 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena

September 21, 2015 – Kansas City, MO – Sprint Center

September 22, 2015 – Kansas City, MO – Sprint Center

September 25, 2015 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

September 26, 2015 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

September 28, 2015 – St. Louis, MO – Scottrade Center

September 29, 2015 – St. Louis, MO – Scottrade Center

October 2, 2015 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre

October 3, 2015 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre

October 8, 2015 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena

October 9, 2015 – Omaha, NE – CenturyLink Center

October 10, 2015 – Omaha, NE – CenturyLink Center

October 13, 2015 – St. Louis, MO – Scottrade Center

October 14, 2015 – St. Louis, MO – Scottrade Center

October 13, 2015 – Houston, TX – Minute Maid Park

October 17, 2015 – Dallas, TX – AT&T Stadium

October 20, 2015 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena

October 21, 2015 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum Complex

October 24, 2015 – Atlanta, GA – Georgia Dome

October 27, 2015 – Miami, FL – American Airlines Arena

October 31, 2015 – Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium

November 28, 2015 – Sydney, AUS – ANZ Stadium

December 5, 2015 – Brisbane, AUS – Suncorp Stadium

December 7, 2015 – Adelaide, AUS – Adelaide Entertainment Center

December 8, 2015 – Adelaide, AUS – Adelaide Entertainment Center

December 11, 2015 –  Melbourne, AUS – AAMI Park

December 12, 2015 – Melbourne, AUS – AAMI Park

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