Sabrina Carpenter Freaks Out Over Joining Taylor Swift’s Showgirl Era

Sabrina Carpenter is officially going to be a part of Taylor Swift’s upcoming album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” and she is freaking out about it.

The collaboration was revealed during Swift’s appearance on the “New Heights” podcast with Travis and Jason Kelce, where she announced that Carpenter would feature on the title track of the album, set to release on October 3, 2025.

Amid the big revelation, the 26-year-old has taken to social media to express excitement.

Carpenter is excited about being the sole feature on Swift’s upcoming 12th studio album.

On Wednesday, the singer took to her Instagram stories, revealing that she was “freaking out.”

“THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL OCTOBER 3rd. I know someone who’s freaking out and it’s me,” she captioned the image of the track list.

In the next slide, the “Girl Meets World” actress posted a picture of her and Swift performing at the latter’s Eras Tour.

She also shared a photo of the “Cruel Summer” singer posing with her arms wide open.

Swift looked stunning in a revealing outfit that featured crystal-covered bra cups, jewel chains, and pearl-like drapes across her shoulders, waist, and hips.

She wore a silver headpiece covered in crystals and pearls, above her fringe blonde hair, finishing off with a bold face beat. “Must also point out that,” Carpenter captioned the post.

A feature on Swift’s 12th album would be significant for any artist, but it holds extra meaning for Carpenter, who has long admired and looked up to the superstar.

In 2023, Carpenter’s dream became a reality when she opened for Swift at the Eras Tour. At the time, the actress revealed she was “obsessed” with the Grammy Award winner.

“It’s so weird when you’re hanging out as two young women as opposed to thinking about when she goes onstage and is that person and when I go onstage,” Carpenter said per Rolling Stone.

Before the opening, the young star had gushed to the outlet about Swift, describing her as a “masterclass.”

Sabrina Carpenter noted that she was comfortable opening for the singer because Swift was someone she “admired” and would love to study.

In February 2024, the two singers joined forces again on the Eras Tour stage in Sydney, Australia.

By the fall of the same year, Carpenter and Swift reunited on the Eras Tour stage again when the former made a surprise appearance in New Orleans.

They performed a delightful mash-up of Carpenter’s hit “Espresso” with Swift’s “Is It Over Now?” and another “Short ‘n Sweet” track, “Please Please Please.”

Following the performance, Swift praised Carpenter, highlighting her talent and celebrating the special collaboration.

Carpenter spoke candidly about the impact of the “Fortnight” singer’s support and what it felt like being around her.

“You just watch her, like, walk in a room and it’s very easy to understand that she’s so composed, she’s graceful, she’s gracious,” she said during an interview with CBS's Sunday Morning.

Carpenter has also opened up about performing onstage with Taylor Swift and what it meant for her.

In January 2024, she told Who What Wear that the experience was a “dream come true.”

She explained that the opportunity exceeded her expectations and felt surreal, describing it as fulfilling a personal and professional goal she had carried for years.

Carpenter reflected on how the experience allowed her to grow as an artist, gain exposure to larger audiences, and witness firsthand the work ethic and stagecraft of one of her biggest inspirations.

The tour represented a professional breakthrough and a significant personal achievement for her.

Sabrina Carpenter has learned a thing or two from spending time with Swift.

In fact, she revealed that her Short and Sweet Tour was inspired by the pop icon, describing the experience as transformative for her own shows.

Per the Daily Mail, she said, “Her stadiums make my shows look like clubs. Watching her keep their attention as if she’s playing in their living room, it was like — and I told her this — ‘Your tour enabled me to do mine.’”

The singer noted that witnessing Swift’s connection with fans encouraged her to fully embrace her own stage presence.

She also opened up about the risqué elements of her tour, including simulating sex scenes and performing playful poses during her Juno act.

“I don’t want to let them down. So sometimes I go: Oh, you know what? F*ck it. It’s Thursday. Let me give them a new one,” she said.

Carpenter explained that her performances are about having fun in the moment and giving each city a unique experience.