James Taylor skips Swift-Kelce wedding, cites MSG conflict

James Taylor, 78, recently shared why he did not attend Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden. The Grammy-winning singer explained that he and his wife were invited but had a prior engagement, performing his annual Independence Day weekend show with his All-Star Band.

Taylor's concert took place on July 3 at the Koussevitzky Music Shed at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts. This performance marked 52 years since his first show at Tanglewood, a tradition he cherishes. All proceeds from his holiday concert were donated, a gesture Swift and Kelce would likely appreciate.

Taylor sent his congratulations to the newlyweds, wishing them "happiness and smooth sailing." He noted that he and his wife were invited to the wedding happening at Madison Square Garden the same evening as his show.

Taylor Swift's parents, Andrea and Scott Swift, named their eldest daughter after James Taylor, born on December 13, 1989. The two met about two decades later at a benefit for the Candie's Foundation. They have since shared a mutual admiration, with James Taylor recalling Swift as a teenager who listened to his music and was named with him in mind.