Taylor Swift's Pianist 'Could Not Believe' the Star Let Her Play a Solo During the Eras Tour: 'What a Journey'

Karina DePiano, Taylor Swift.Photo:Frazer Harrison/BBMA2016/Getty; Thomas Niedermueller/TAS24/Getty Frazer Harrison/BBMA2016/Getty; Thomas Niedermueller/TAS24/Getty Taylor Swift’s piano player is reflecting on the most memorable part of her time on theEras Tour. Karina DePiano played the keys for Swift from the start of the tour in March 2023 to itsgrand finale in Vancouveron Dec. 8 — and singled out one special moment in a tribute she shared on Instagram. “Last year I was given the incredible opportunity to play a solo ahead of our performance of ‘Tolerate It’ — and on top of that, @taylorswift introduced me to the crowd with all her grace each and every night,” DePiano wrote on Instagram.

Taylor Swift's Surprise Eras Party Included Everything from Tour's 'Willow' Capes to the Viral Cleaning Cart

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at her Eras Tour surprise party.Photo:Ross Travis/Instagram Ross Travis/Instagram Taylor Swiftis in her party era! Swift’s friendAshley Avignoneposted about the partyon Instagramon Thursday, Dec. 19. “When she thought she was going to a small, quiet dinner but it was actually a giant surprise party with her friends and family, props included 🥳,” she captioned the post. Taylor Swift in 2024.Ross Travis/Instagram Another image was thejanitor’s cart, which Swift rode inside to the stage ahead of each Eras Tour show.

Taylor Swift's Sweetest Family Moments with Her Parents

Scott, Taylor and Andrea Swift.Photo: Rick Diamond/ACMA2013/Getty Taylor Swifthas an especially solid support system thanks to her parents,Andrea and Scott Swift.From the earliest days of her career to her height of fame today, the “Bejeweled” singer hasn’t gone many places without her mom and dad. They’ve followed Taylor on tour and cheered her on at awards shows. They’ve sung along to her songs and exchangedfriendship braceletswith her fans. Throughout Taylor’s life, Mama and Papa Swift have proven to be some of the proudest parents in the music industry.

Taylor Swift, Cate Blanchett, and More Celebs Are Showing Us How to Wear Red This Holiday Season

Santacore is taking over Hollywood in thefinal weeks before Christmas. Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty; Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Take some cues from those stylish celebrities and give your winter wardrobe a festive kick with vivid red tops, bottoms, and outerwear we found at Nordstrom — starting at $50. TNS/Getty; Nordstrom $50 at Nordstrom Once you’ve got a quarter- or half-zip sweatshirt in your closet, you’ll reach for it constantly on cold mornings.

Taylor Swift, Kate Middleton, and More Stars Deserve Their Flowers for These Sweet Valentine’s Day-Coded Looks

Photo:Patrick Smith/Getty; Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty; Mindy Kaling/Instagram; Gwyneth Paltrow/Instagram Patrick Smith/Getty; Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty; Mindy Kaling/Instagram; Gwyneth Paltrow/Instagram There are exactly 29 days until Valentine’s Day, so start booking those reservations, ordering flowers, and, most importantly,planning those outfits! Even if you don’t have any idea what to wear, that’s cool —Taylor Swift,Kate Middleton, and more Hollywood names sure do, and they’ve already outlined a nice little [red]print to guide you.