Taylor Swift performs in Nashville despite storm delay, braving pouring rain.

Taylor Swift Rocks Nashville Despite Torrential Downpour

Recording artist Taylor Swift proved that nothing can stop her from putting on an unforgettable show, not even a torrential downpour. Despite lightning strikes in the downtown area, Swift delayed her concert at Nissan Stadium on Sunday night and kept playing even as the rain fell.

The Show Must Go On

One hour ahead of the scheduled concert time, announcements appeared on big screens and social media warning attendees to shelter in place or stay in their cars if they had not gone inside yet. That warning remained from around 5:30 until around 9:45. Most of the 70,000 concertgoers stayed for the late show even though they all got soaked. The outlet described the general mood of the crowd as “delirious.”

• Swift kept playing and making jokes even as the rain fell
• The “surprise songs” portion of the performance began at almost 1 a.m.
• The National singer Aaron Dessner joined Swift onstage to perform the “Midnights” bonus track “Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve.”

“You guys have been through a lot tonight,” Swift told the crowd. “We all look like we were sprayed by a garden hose. We all look like river otters.” Dessner replied, “I was lucky to see other shows on this tour, but in the rain it’s even better.”

A Night to Remember

At the end of the show, Swift thanked her fans and dancers for braving the rain and giving it their all. “The fact that you stayed for us, that you gave us everything you had — we love you so much, Nashville. We will never forget this night.”

Despite the weather, Swift’s “Eras”-themed show was a bonding experience for everyone who attended. As Swift said during the “Red” portion of her performance, “This is something we’re all doing together. It’s like such a bonding experience. We’re all gonna leave here tonight looking like we just went through five car washes… People will be like, ‘Where were you? Several wars?’ And you’re like, ‘No, I just went to the Eras Tour. It’s fine.’”

Swift’s dedication to her fans and her passion for performing made this a night to remember for everyone who attended.