SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Fans of Taylor Swift joined listening parties across the country on Wednesday night to celebrate the release of her 12th studio album “The Life of a Showgirl.” • The Nexstar Media video above shares things you may not know about Taylor Swift

Serpentine Cider & Smokehouse hosted an album listening party, featuring friendship bracelet making (a Swiftie staple), a costume contest and even a performance by a local showgirl dancer.

Swift’s latest album was greatly anticipated by fans. Bree Steffen, Swiftie and organizer of the event, said she had never attended a listening party before hosting this one. She said the event brought people together and was full of joy.

“She can affect the economy, she can affect our feelings, she brings people together that were stra

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