Taylor Swift moves fans to tears during emotional tribute to grandmother at Eras Tour

During her April 29, 2023, performance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Taylor Swift delivered an emotionally charged tribute to her late grandmother, Marjorie Finlay, as she performed the song Marjorie from her 2020 album Evermore. The track, which includes a recording of her grandmother’s opera singing, reflects Swift's deep bond with Marjorie, who passed away when Swift was just 13 years old.

As Swift began to sing, fans in the stadium lit up their phones, creating an overwhelming sea of lights. The heartfelt gesture brought Swift to tears, as she admitted it made her "weak in the knees." "That was a super nice thing for you guys to do," she told the audience, visibly moved by their tribute. The star paused to share with the crowd how it felt to hear her grandmother’s voice play through the song, adding, "I felt things."

Swift continued, explaining how much the tribute meant to her, revealing that not only was she affected by the gesture, but also her crew members, who were also in tears. The moment became a shared emotional experience between Swift, her crew, and her fans. "It was a beautiful thing to have done," she said, expressing her gratitude for the moment.

Marjorie Finlay, who was a former opera singer, passed away in 2003 at the age of 74. The song Marjorie on Swift’s Evermore album reflects not just her grandmother’s legacy, but also the lasting emotional impact she had on Swift’s life. The tribute at the Eras Tour served as a powerful reminder of Swift's ability to connect with her fans on a deeply personal level while honoring her family’s history.