What led to a 1-minute standing ovation for Taylor Swift in Toronto?
Taylor Swift was overcome with emotion as her Era Tour came to a close. During her Toronto show, she received a powerful, minute-long standing ovation after performing “Champagne Problems,” leaving the singer in tears.
In an adorable moment captured by fans, Swift addressed the crowd and expressed how much their support meant to her and her team, according to an international media report. Toronto, we’re at the very end of this tour. You have no idea how much this moment means to me and my crew,” he shared, his voice filled with gratitude.
Swift reflected on the immense effort put into the tour by acknowledging her band, crew and co-stars for their dedication. “My band, my crew, all my co-stars, we’ve put so much of our lives into this, and you’ve given us something unforgettable tonight,” he continued. The 14-time Grammy winner also expressed her love for the city, saying, “We loved our time in Toronto; it’s been amazing. I love you guys. Thank you so much.”
The concert also featured an acoustic guitar mix of “Sparks Fly” and “Message in a Bottle”, followed by “You’re Losing Me” and “How Did It End?” Fans at the piano also spotted Travis Kelce’s father, Ed, in the audience.
In a reflective moment, Swift celebrated her six Grammy nominations for the 2025 awards, including a nomination for Album of the Year for The Tortured Poets Department. He thanked fans for their acceptance of the album, which he secretly worked on while on tour. “It’s really emotional for me that this album, I wrote it during the eras tour,” he shared. “You guys nominated this album for six Grammys, which is incredible. Thank you.”
Swift’s incredible year continues with recent wins at the MTV Europe Music Awards, where she won Best Artist, Best US Act, Best Live Act, and Best Video for “Fortnite,” featuring Post Malone. As the Eras Tour comes to a close with three final shows in Vancouver on December 6th, 7th and 8th, fans are eager to experience the final chapter of this momentous journey.
