Taylor Swift Surprises WWII Veteran and Superfan in a Christmas to Remember
Iconic singer Taylor Swift delighted 96-year-old Second World War veteran and devoted fan Cyrus Porter this Christmas by making an unexpected visit for a conversation and a musical performance. She entered to an enthusiastic welcome, and once the excitement settled, she performed an acoustic version of her hit song “Shake It Off,” creating a joyful singalong moment.
Swift began by extending her Christmas greetings to the family and exchanging high fives with the children. She then addressed Mr. Porter, saying, “My dad sent me a video of you and you mentioned wanting to attend a concert. I’m not sure when our next tour will be, so I thought I’d host one here and take some song requests.” Watch this heartwarming interaction below.
Accompanied by her parents, Swift engaged in a heartfelt conversation with Mr. Porter, sharing that her grandfather was also a Second World War veteran. Mr. Porter expressed his astonishment, saying, “I can’t believe this,” and showcased his vitality at 96 by standing up to share a brief story about the war. Swift then took her acoustic guitar and delivered an upbeat rendition of “Shake It Off,” prompting the children to dance and the rest of the family to join in singing. Watch Taylor’s arrival to meet Mr. Porter.
Chris Porter, a family member, shared the video online and praised Swift, stating, “Taylor Swift has demonstrated remarkable integrity and character. She didn’t seek the spotlight upon entering the room and appeared genuinely touched and grateful for our enthusiastic applause. She even seemed humbled by our warm welcome.” Watch Swift perform “Shake It Off” with her full live production in the video below.
Known for her commitment to connecting with fans, Swift has made numerous similar appearances at intimate events. Online admirers appreciated her generosity, leaving comments such as “She is a genuinely kind and down-to-earth person who truly cares about people. What a beautiful memory for you all,” and “This brought tears to my eyes. The sweetest thing I’ve seen in a while. It truly warmed my heart.”
