Can you imagine getting a phone call from Taylor Swift after she took your job? That is exactly what happened to country singer Eric Church a long time ago. He was the opening act for a big tour but then he was replaced by a young new singer named Taylor Swift. The story of what happened next is truly amazing and shows the kind of person Taylor is.
Back in 2006, Eric Church was on his first major arena tour with the band Rascal Flatts. Suddenly he was told he was no longer needed for the shows. He found out online that a sixteen year old Taylor Swift, with her song Tim McGraw, was taking his spot. It could have been an awkward situation. Instead Taylor decided to call Eric Church herself. She wanted to make sure there were no hard feelings between them about the big change.
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Eric Church says that phone call was great. He told Taylor the crowds would love her and he was not angry at all. This story proves that even early on Taylor Swift thought about being kind and respectful to other artists.
The connection to Rascal Flatts did not end there. Taylor clearly built a good relationship with the band. Later in her career, during her huge RED Tour, she invited Rascal Flatts to perform with her on stage. They sang a powerful song together called What Hurts The Most. This performance showed how things had come full circle, from her replacing their opener to becoming a superstar who collaborated with them.
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The story connects Taylor’s humble beginning to her massive success. She went from being the new opener for Rascal Flatts to the headliner who featured them in her show and this journey highlights her incredible rise in the music business and shows she remembers and respects the people who were part of her story early on.
To see more incredible performances from throughout her career, you can follow Taylor Swift on her official social media pages. She posts updates about her music and her tours for all of her fans to enjoy.