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James Taylor Misses Swift-Kelce Wedding for Tradition
7 Jul
Summary
- James Taylor declined Taylor Swift's wedding invitation.
- He honored a five-year Independence Day concert tradition.
- Swift is named after the legendary singer James Taylor.
Music icon James Taylor was invited to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding ceremony at Madison Square Garden but was unable to attend. Taylor explained to his audience during his annual Independence Day weekend concert in Lenox, Massachusetts, that he had a prior commitment. This concert, now a five-year tradition, took precedence over attending the star-studded nuptials.
Taylor expressed his good wishes to the newlyweds, sending them "all happiness and smooth sailing." The legendary singer shares a unique connection with Swift, as she was named in his honor. They even performed together at Madison Square Garden in 2011 during Swift's Speak Now World Tour, dueting his hit "Fire and Rain."
Swift has referenced James Taylor in her music, most notably in the song "Begin Again" from her 2012 album 'Red,' where she mentions having "As many James Taylor records as you." The wedding itself was a lavish event, reportedly costing $3 million to rent Madison Square Garden for three days and accommodating over 1,000 guests, including numerous celebrities like Adam Sandler, Paul McCartney, and Selena Gomez.
