The Show

From the preparation to the dazzling lights and finally the exhilaration and exhaustion, The Life of a Showgirl encompasses a full circle of actions and emotions—but best believe they’re still bejewelled. To celebrate her new album, we’ve compiled three Taylor Swift playlists that embody each phase—with highlights from her 12th full-length and the rest of her catalogue that express the feelings experienced before, during and after a performance. Now it’s time for the lights. These songs are the main event, and made for the stage.