Taylor Swift Honors WWII Veteran and Superfan with Heartwarming Christmas Surprise

Superstar Taylor Swift delighted 96-year-old World War II veteran and devoted fan Cyrus Porter this Christmas by visiting him for a conversation and a musical performance. Upon her arrival, she was greeted with enthusiastic applause, and after the cheers subsided, she performed an acoustic rendition of her hit song “Shake It Off,” creating a joyful, sing-along atmosphere.

Taylor began by extending Christmas greetings to the family and exchanging high fives with the children. She then addressed Mr. Porter, saying, “My dad shared a video of you expressing a desire to attend a concert. I’m not sure when our next tour will be, so I thought I’d bring a concert to you here and take some song requests.” Enjoy the touching moment below.

Accompanied by her parents, Swift engaged in a conversation with Mr. Porter, revealing that her grandfather also served in World War II. Mr. Porter expressed his astonishment by saying, “I can’t believe this,” and showcased his vitality at 96 by standing up to share a brief wartime story. Following this, Swift took her acoustic guitar and performed an energetic version of “Shake It Off,” prompting the children to dance and the entire family to sing along. Watch the moment Taylor met Mr. Porter below.

Chris Porter, a family member, shared the video and praised Swift, stating, “Taylor Swift demonstrated exceptional integrity and character. She didn’t seek the spotlight upon entering the room. She appeared honored and grateful amidst our loud cheers. She even seemed humbled by our reception.” Watch Swift perform “Shake It Off” with her complete live setup in the video below.

Known for her dedication to fans, Swift frequently attends intimate events and engages personally with her supporters. Online fans lauded her generosity with comments like, “She is truly kind and down-to-earth, and she genuinely cares about people. What a wonderful memory for all of you,” and “This moved me to tears. It’s the sweetest thing I’ve witnessed in a long time. It really touched my heart.”