Over the weekend, Kelsea Ballerini made a surprise stop during her performance to ask her fans if anyone was following Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour that started on Saturday night (March 17). She wondered if anyone knew if the tour had begun yet and if Taylor had performed her hit song “Cruel Summer” on tour.
Swift had never performed “Cruel Summer” live before, so fans were eagerly waiting for it to be included in her setlist for this tour. And luckily, fans who were following both Kelsea Ballerini’s show and the Eras Tour provided the good news to Kelsea Ballerini that “Cruel Summer” was indeed included in Swift’s setlist for the tour.
Kelsea Ballerini expressed her excitement and called it her Super Bowl moment. She was not alone in her excitement as fans at the show felt that “Cruel Summer” represented an important moment for Swift and her fans.
The song, released three-and-a-half years ago, finally received the full stadium treatment with backup dancers, a raised platform, and a stunning diamond-encrusted one-piece with matching tall boots worn by Swift.
For Taylor Swift and her fans, “Cruel Summer” was not just a song but also a symbol of the long-awaited return of live music after a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
After the COVID-19 pandemic caused the cancellation of most live events, including music tours, the return of live concerts is an important and exciting moment for many artists and their fans. Swift’s Eras Tour is one of the most anticipated tours of the year, and including “Cruel Summer” in her setlist was a special moment for both Swift and her fans.
Kelsea Ballerini’s surprise stop during her performance to ask about the Eras Tour shows the camaraderie between country music artists. It also highlights fans’ excitement when their favorite artists return to the stage.
Swift’s Eras Tour is expected to be one of the year’s biggest tours, with several sold-out shows across the United States. With the inclusion of “Cruel Summer” in her setlist, fans can expect an even more unforgettable experience from Swift’s live shows.
Overall, the return of live music after the COVID-19 pandemic is an exciting moment for artists and fans. Including “Cruel Summer” in Swift’s Eras Tour setlist exemplifies the special moments created during this musical resurgence.
