Gracie Abrams has revealed that performing on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour “completely altered” everything.
The singer-songwriter has opened up about what she learned while serving as the support act for the pop star during her sold-out world tour.
“Being in Taylor’s orbit for the summer completely altered every single thing for me,” Gracie told Elle in a recent interview. “It informed so much about how I went about writing this next album. She makes everyone feel seen and heard, and she also at different points in the shows makes it feel like an intimate venue despite the fact that there are 80,000 or 100,000 people sharing the space.”
The 24-year-old, who opened for the Love Story singer for much of The Eras Tour in 2023, then added that she was inspired by the way Taylor performs.
“That’s what I want so badly, because the joy is infectious,” she told the publication. “It taught me so much, being able to watch the way that she shows up for everyone that she loves and has a beautiful life and is as generous and giving as she is and kills it every single time.”
The I Miss You, I’m Sorry singer noted that as well as creating a good atmosphere in the stadiums, Taylor also built a “community” backstage.
“She was building community not only in the crowd but also backstage. It felt like a full city of people every weekend at these stadiums behind the scenes, making it all come to life,” the singer shared. “And obviously that all comes from the top, and Taylor is the most excellent person and the most excellent boss.”
Gracie will rejoin Taylor’s tour towards the end of the year.
