December 09, 2024
Gracie Abrams shared a heartfelt farewell during Taylor Swift’s final Eras Tour show at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada, on Sunday, December 8.
The singer, who served as a guest performer, addressed the crowd with an emotional speech that captured her deep admiration for Swift and the impact the tour has had on her life.
Abrams, dressed in an ethereal white gown, held a piece of paper as she read her tribute, which was later shared on TikTok by fans.
In regards to this, Abrams began at length by admitting, “Like all of you, I was brought up with Taylor’s songs. Her music has been the soundtrack to so many formative moments in my life. How do we even put into words what she means to us? Thanks to her, we have each other and these memories.”
According to US Weekly, Abrams, a longtime fan of Swift, reflected on how the pop icon’s music resonated with her through moments of love, loss and growth.
Fighting back tears as she continued by saying, “We are all here to remind her how deeply she’s touched us and to thank her from the bottom of our hearts for giving us the time of our lives.”
Moreover, Abrams has been a part of the Eras Tour journey since its U.S. debut in March 2023, describing the experience as life-changing.
As per Vanity Fair’s claims in a previous interview, “Every formative memory in my life is paired with a Taylor Swift song.”
Additionally, Swift personally invited Abrams to join the tour, and the pair’s friendship has since blossomed.
Furthermore, Abrams also performed a duet with Swift during the penultimate show on December 7.