Taylor Swift's Epic Surprise Announcement: The Unveiling of '1989 (Taylor's Version)' Awaits Fans at the Finale of Her US 'Eras Tour' Concert!

Taylor Swift is nearing the end of her successful six-show series at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, and her devoted fans are convinced that she is preparing to make an exciting announcement to commemorate the occasion.

Swift has been diligently working on re-recording and re-releasing her first six albums after her original masters were sold to Scooter Braun in 2019. Following the successful releases of both Fearless (Taylor’s Version) and Red (Taylor’s Version) in 2021, Swift surprised her fans by announcing the upcoming release of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) in May. She later dropped the album two months later while continuing her tour.

In her recent music video for her single "I Can See You," which is a hidden track from the album Speak Now (TV), Taylor Swift can be seen driving away in a van with a traffic sign that reads "I-9 89 TV." This visual hint has led fans to believe that 1989 (Taylor's Version) will be her next re-recorded album, as Swift is known for her clever use of subtle hints.

"I enjoy using Easter eggs to communicate," Swift explained to Entertainment Weekly in 2019. "I believe that the most impactful messages are the ones that are cryptic... When you plan something so far in advance, it's like showing off your planning skills. That's the true power of an Easter egg."

Swift's announcement of 1989 TV is becoming increasingly probable. It is expected to be made before the conclusion of her U.S. tour on Wednesday, August 9. There have been numerous clues, such as Starbucks Lovers playlists, unexpected songs, and intriguing color coding, indicating that we might be closer to the release of her next album than we realize. So, continue scrolling for all the hints pointing towards the announcement of 1989 (Taylor's Version) at Swift's concert on August 9.

Starbucks Lovers

Upon the release of 1989 in 2014, Swift's second single from the album, titled "Blank Space," garnered confusion among numerous fans due to its lyrics. While Swift melodiously sings "Got a long list of ex-lovers" during the chorus, an ample portion of the audience mistakenly interpreted the lyrics as "Starbucks lovers."

Swift later admitted that her own mother, Andrea Swift, also misheard the lyric. Taking to Twitter in May 2015, Swift wrote, "'Hahah it really does sound like Starbucks lovers...' -my mom just now who is SUPPOSED TO BE ON MY SIDE Smh."

Now, Starbucks is capitalizing on this amusing mix-up to promote the upcoming release of Swift's re-recording of her album, 1989. The renowned coffee company has introduced a playlist of 122 of Swift's songs that will be played as background music in their company-operated stores across the United States. And, fittingly, the playlist is titled Starbucks Lovers.

New Romantics 

While a group of individuals perceive it as a mere form of commemorating the conclusion of the initial phase of her Eras Tour, there are other devotees who speculate that the explicit mention of a 1989 lyric insinuates that Swift will reveal 1989 (Taylor’s Version) at her final performance in Los Angeles.

Throughout the U.S. leg of the Eras Tour, Swift has surprised audiences at each concert by performing two unique songs, rarely repeating any of them. As she nears the end of her tour in Los Angeles on August 9, there is only one song from her 1989 album that she has yet to sing live: "New Romantics."

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The tune, featured as a bonus track in the deluxe edition of the album, is considered by fans as the ideal song to play before announcing the re-release of 1989 TV.

With a synth-heavy beat, Swift passionately sings, "‘Cause baby, I could turn all the negativity into something positive / And every day may be a struggle / But every night with us is pure bliss. / "Baby, we're the pioneers of modern love / Come on, join us on this journey / Heartbreak is our anthem / We proudly sing it out loud. / We're too busy enjoying life / To let anything bring us down. / Baby, we're the new romantics / The ones who truly embrace freedom."

It’s Blue, the Feeling We Got 

Following Swift’s fifth show at SoFi stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 8, keen-eyed fans noticed a peculiar occurrence. The crowd's bracelets consistently flickered with a vibrant shade of blue even after Swift had exited the stage – a phenomenon never before witnessed at any of her previous concerts. Notably, blue has been synonymous with the "1989 Era color" ever since Swift embarked on her re-release journey, leading some fans to speculate that this synchronized display may serve as an Easter egg hinting at an upcoming announcement on August 9.

‘I’m Taylor and I was born in 1989!’ 

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Swift fans are well aware of her affinity for incorporating numbers and leaving hidden messages, and it's evident that every choice she makes is deliberate. Bringing the initial part of her Eras Tour to a close on August 9, also known as 8/9, perfectly aligns with the album title 1989 (Taylor's Version). This decision bears a striking resemblance to the kind of move that Blondie, the iconic band, would make. The pattern seems quite apparent, doesn't it?