Weddings are usually about the couple, but sometimes the room fills up with a little extra magic. As Taylor Swift celebrated her big day, two music legends quietly stepped up to add their own touch to the evening.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding reception at Madison Square Garden got an unforgettable musical moment. Beatles legend Paul McCartney took the stage and performed for the newlyweds.
McCartney, 84, performed the Beatles hit ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ at the couple’s star studded reception in New York City, according to a report by People magazine.
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A source told People that after the ceremony, Taylor’s mother, Andrea, invited everyone into the reception room where the stage had already been set up for performances.
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McCartney was not the only music legend performing that night. Stevie Nicks, who has been a close friend and mentor to Swift for years, also performed at the reception.
Swift and McCartney’s connection goes back further than this wedding night. The two have long shown public admiration for each other’s work. They previously appeared together on the cover of Rolling Stone back in 2020.
More recently, Swift re-shared an Instagram post from McCartney announcing his new album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane. Alongside that repost on June 2, she called him an eternally exceptional artist.
Interestingly, Swift’s post came just days after McCartney addressed a question about her in an interview. He was asked whether he would offer Swift any advice on handling the same scale of global fame he experienced during his own career.
Speaking to BBC Sounds, McCartney acknowledged the parallel between their levels of fame, but said he did not think Swift needed any advice at all.
He did add, however, that if she ever did ask him for guidance, he would definitely be willing to help. He described his role toward Swift’s generation of artists almost like an older brother figure, or as he put it, more like a grandad.
According to People, McCartney revealed he first met Swift, along with other young artists like Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo, at parties hosted by his wife, Nancy Shevell, and his daughter, Stella McCartney.
He spoke fondly of the group, calling them really cool people with excellent voices. He reiterated once again that while he would happily offer advice if asked, he genuinely does not think they need it.
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