06/24/2026
Nashville witnessed a true full circle moment when Lainey Wilson welcomed Taylor Swift to the stage for a surprise performance of Love Story.
Years before becoming a country superstar, Lainey stood in a small CMA Fest crowd and watched a teenage Taylor perform. Now they were singing together before a packed room at the Tight Ends and Friends Concert.
Taylor said George Kittle requested the song, and the crowd joined every word as the two stars closed the evening together.
It was a joyful reminder of how far both women have come and how music can bring different generations of fans together.
Would you have loved to witness this duet in person?