And then there were nine. Thursday night Taylor Swift Before the concert ended, Eras Tour shows entered single digits December 8, Vancouver, Canada.

“Oh Toronto, we’re so back,” Swift shouted to the packed Roger Center as she strutted down the runway, pointing to the crowd to cheer. Tens of thousands of fans erupted into applause as her blue and gold jumpsuit sparkled in the stage lights.

“I want to spend these nine shows with truly generous, encouraging, welcoming, passionate, excited fans, which is why we came to see you in Toronto,” he said.

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Singer-songwriter, newly released six Grammy nominationsHe thanked the audience who supported him throughout his 18-year career. Opening act Gracie Abrams talked about how many nominations Swift received for her song “Us.” It was for him.

“We were nominated for a Grammy earlier this week,” Abrams said before wrapping up his set. “I’m so excited to be here singing with you.”

Before Abrams took the stage, fans snapped photos of Swift’s production crew recognizing Canada’s Indigenous people and participating in an age-old tradition of recognizing the land.

“We acknowledge that today we are performing at the Rogers Center located on the Treaty 13 Lands, the traditional credit territory of the Mississaugas and the tradition home of many other nations, including the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chipppewa and Wendat peoples,” the message said. partially.

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Fans of the singer’s 11 eras packed into the covered-roofed arena for the first of six shows spread over two weeks. Some Swifties waited hours in product lines to buy a $95 blue crewneck sweater or a $110 beige hoodie. Others are “Bejeweled crackers,” “Lavender Haze cocktails” and “Hello, I’m popcorn, it’s me.” Bought food and drinks such as.

Canadian prime minister welcomed Swift

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau thanked the superstar for ending his two-year global run in Canada.

“We are ready for you, @taylorswift13“Good choice to complete the Eras Tour in Canada,” Trudeau tweeted about two hours before the singer took the stage. Was this always your end game?”

After Swift was announced more European history In July 2023, Trudeau launched a campaign on X, formerly Twitter, for the singer to include Canada as a target. He tried to charm her with clever wordplay, including song titles.

“It’s me, hello. I know some places in Canada would be happy to host you. So, don’t make this another brutal summer. We hope to see you soon,” he said.

Toronto welcomed Swift with open arms. There were police horses friendship bracelets draped around their necks. A. 140 meter inflatable bracelet — This sculpture, created by artist Shawn Kolodny in New Orleans, was sent to the Rogers Center in Toronto via Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

In the ultimate friendship bracelet exchange, the art will likely go to BC Place Stadium in Vancouver.

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