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Welcome to Today in Swiftstory!
Here, we document the anniversaries of surprise songs across all tours, music video and single releases, any and all live performances, award show appearances, and announcements.
Happy Swifting!
Here, we document the anniversaries of surprise songs across all tours, music video and single releases, any and all live performances, award show appearances, and announcements.
Happy Swifting!
day 2 of the big sad paralysis
Hello my Swiftstorians!
The big sad is clawing at me and I couldn’t get myself to set up today’s swiftstory lesson.
Depression and executive dysfunction suck balls.
I’ll be back soon with more content, and I will fill in any missed days before moving forward.
The big sad is clawing at me and I couldn’t get myself to set up today’s swiftstory lesson.
Depression and executive dysfunction suck balls.
I’ll be back soon with more content, and I will fill in any missed days before moving forward.
August 24, 2026 at 2:23 AM
day 2 of the big sad paralysis
thank you so much for your kind messages on my main
i appreciate you 🫶
i appreciate you 🫶
Hello my Swiftstorians!
The big sad is clawing at me and I couldn’t get myself to set up today’s swiftstory lesson.
Depression and executive dysfunction suck balls.
I’ll be back soon with more content, and I will fill in any missed days before moving forward.
The big sad is clawing at me and I couldn’t get myself to set up today’s swiftstory lesson.
Depression and executive dysfunction suck balls.
I’ll be back soon with more content, and I will fill in any missed days before moving forward.
August 23, 2026 at 4:05 AM
thank you so much for your kind messages on my main
i appreciate you 🫶
i appreciate you 🫶
Hello my Swiftstorians!
The big sad is clawing at me and I couldn’t get myself to set up today’s swiftstory lesson.
Depression and executive dysfunction suck balls.
I’ll be back soon with more content, and I will fill in any missed days before moving forward.
The big sad is clawing at me and I couldn’t get myself to set up today’s swiftstory lesson.
Depression and executive dysfunction suck balls.
I’ll be back soon with more content, and I will fill in any missed days before moving forward.
August 23, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Hello my Swiftstorians!
The big sad is clawing at me and I couldn’t get myself to set up today’s swiftstory lesson.
Depression and executive dysfunction suck balls.
I’ll be back soon with more content, and I will fill in any missed days before moving forward.
The big sad is clawing at me and I couldn’t get myself to set up today’s swiftstory lesson.
Depression and executive dysfunction suck balls.
I’ll be back soon with more content, and I will fill in any missed days before moving forward.
Today in Swiftstory: August 21
In 2015, Taylor kicked off her five show residency in Los Angeles.
She was joined on stage by Ryan Tedder. She performed an acoustic version of All Too Well as the surprise song. Kobe Bryant presented her with a banner.
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In 2015, Taylor kicked off her five show residency in Los Angeles.
She was joined on stage by Ryan Tedder. She performed an acoustic version of All Too Well as the surprise song. Kobe Bryant presented her with a banner.
(thread)
August 21, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Today in Swiftstory: August 21
In 2015, Taylor kicked off her five show residency in Los Angeles.
She was joined on stage by Ryan Tedder. She performed an acoustic version of All Too Well as the surprise song. Kobe Bryant presented her with a banner.
(thread)
In 2015, Taylor kicked off her five show residency in Los Angeles.
She was joined on stage by Ryan Tedder. She performed an acoustic version of All Too Well as the surprise song. Kobe Bryant presented her with a banner.
(thread)
Today in Swiftstory: August 20
In 2013, on the Red Tour, Taylor performed her song “Fifteen.” She was also joined by Teagan & Sara for their song “Closer.”
In 2024, she performed a mashup of Death By A Thousand Cuts and Getaway Car with Jack Antonoff before performing So Long, London at the piano.
In 2013, on the Red Tour, Taylor performed her song “Fifteen.” She was also joined by Teagan & Sara for their song “Closer.”
In 2024, she performed a mashup of Death By A Thousand Cuts and Getaway Car with Jack Antonoff before performing So Long, London at the piano.
August 20, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Today in Swiftstory: August 20
In 2013, on the Red Tour, Taylor performed her song “Fifteen.” She was also joined by Teagan & Sara for their song “Closer.”
In 2024, she performed a mashup of Death By A Thousand Cuts and Getaway Car with Jack Antonoff before performing So Long, London at the piano.
In 2013, on the Red Tour, Taylor performed her song “Fifteen.” She was also joined by Teagan & Sara for their song “Closer.”
In 2024, she performed a mashup of Death By A Thousand Cuts and Getaway Car with Jack Antonoff before performing So Long, London at the piano.
Today in Swiftstory: August 19
In 2011, on the Speak Now World Tour, she covered Carolyn Dawn Johnson’s “Complicated” for a second time.
In 2013, on the Red Tour, she performed Ours, as well as Want You Back with Cher Lloyd and Brave with Sarah Bareilles.
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In 2011, on the Speak Now World Tour, she covered Carolyn Dawn Johnson’s “Complicated” for a second time.
In 2013, on the Red Tour, she performed Ours, as well as Want You Back with Cher Lloyd and Brave with Sarah Bareilles.
(thread)
August 19, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Today in Swiftstory: August 19
In 2011, on the Speak Now World Tour, she covered Carolyn Dawn Johnson’s “Complicated” for a second time.
In 2013, on the Red Tour, she performed Ours, as well as Want You Back with Cher Lloyd and Brave with Sarah Bareilles.
(thread)
In 2011, on the Speak Now World Tour, she covered Carolyn Dawn Johnson’s “Complicated” for a second time.
In 2013, on the Red Tour, she performed Ours, as well as Want You Back with Cher Lloyd and Brave with Sarah Bareilles.
(thread)
Today in Swiftstory: August 18
In 2011, on the Speak Now World Tour, Taylor covered “Complicated” by Carolyn Dawn Johnson.
In 2014, she kicked of the 1989 era with Shake It Off
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In 2011, on the Speak Now World Tour, Taylor covered “Complicated” by Carolyn Dawn Johnson.
In 2014, she kicked of the 1989 era with Shake It Off
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August 18, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Today in Swiftstory: August 18
In 2011, on the Speak Now World Tour, Taylor covered “Complicated” by Carolyn Dawn Johnson.
In 2014, she kicked of the 1989 era with Shake It Off
(thread)
In 2011, on the Speak Now World Tour, Taylor covered “Complicated” by Carolyn Dawn Johnson.
In 2014, she kicked of the 1989 era with Shake It Off
(thread)
Today in Swiftstory: August 17
In 2015, Taylor performed the song “Ronan” live on the 1989 World Tour.
In 2020, “betty” was released as the 3rd single from the folklore era.
In 2024, she played I Did Something Bad and a mashup of My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys and coney island.
In 2015, Taylor performed the song “Ronan” live on the 1989 World Tour.
In 2020, “betty” was released as the 3rd single from the folklore era.
In 2024, she played I Did Something Bad and a mashup of My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys and coney island.
August 17, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Today in Swiftstory: August 17
In 2015, Taylor performed the song “Ronan” live on the 1989 World Tour.
In 2020, “betty” was released as the 3rd single from the folklore era.
In 2024, she played I Did Something Bad and a mashup of My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys and coney island.
In 2015, Taylor performed the song “Ronan” live on the 1989 World Tour.
In 2020, “betty” was released as the 3rd single from the folklore era.
In 2024, she played I Did Something Bad and a mashup of My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys and coney island.
TODAY: August 16, 2026
Taylor was spotted at a wedding with her new, shorter hair and side swept bangs.
Her manicure is lilac purple with gold stars.
Taylor was spotted at a wedding with her new, shorter hair and side swept bangs.
Her manicure is lilac purple with gold stars.
August 17, 2026 at 2:54 AM
TODAY: August 16, 2026
Taylor was spotted at a wedding with her new, shorter hair and side swept bangs.
Her manicure is lilac purple with gold stars.
Taylor was spotted at a wedding with her new, shorter hair and side swept bangs.
Her manicure is lilac purple with gold stars.
Today in Swiftstory: August 16
In 2019, the title track from her seventh studio album, Lover, was released as a single.
In 2024, she played London Boy and a mashup of Dear John and Sad Beautiful Tragic.
In 2019, the title track from her seventh studio album, Lover, was released as a single.
In 2024, she played London Boy and a mashup of Dear John and Sad Beautiful Tragic.
August 17, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Today in Swiftstory: August 16
In 2019, the title track from her seventh studio album, Lover, was released as a single.
In 2024, she played London Boy and a mashup of Dear John and Sad Beautiful Tragic.
In 2019, the title track from her seventh studio album, Lover, was released as a single.
In 2024, she played London Boy and a mashup of Dear John and Sad Beautiful Tragic.
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Today in Swiftstory will be back when the app gets itself together
Today in Swiftstory will be back when the app gets itself together
August 16, 2026 at 8:08 PM
I will not be opening my drafts until bluesky is confirmed to be 100% functioning again because I don't want to lose my prepared threads.
Today in Swiftstory will be back when the app gets itself together
Today in Swiftstory will be back when the app gets itself together
Today in Swiftstory: August 15
In 2013, on the San Diego stop of the Red Tour, Taylor sang “Fifteen” as the surprise song.
In 2015, on the second night of the Santa Clara stop of the 1989 World Tour, Taylor was joined on stage by Little Mix to cover their song “Black Magic”
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In 2013, on the San Diego stop of the Red Tour, Taylor sang “Fifteen” as the surprise song.
In 2015, on the second night of the Santa Clara stop of the 1989 World Tour, Taylor was joined on stage by Little Mix to cover their song “Black Magic”
(thread)
August 15, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Today in Swiftstory: August 15
In 2013, on the San Diego stop of the Red Tour, Taylor sang “Fifteen” as the surprise song.
In 2015, on the second night of the Santa Clara stop of the 1989 World Tour, Taylor was joined on stage by Little Mix to cover their song “Black Magic”
(thread)
In 2013, on the San Diego stop of the Red Tour, Taylor sang “Fifteen” as the surprise song.
In 2015, on the second night of the Santa Clara stop of the 1989 World Tour, Taylor was joined on stage by Little Mix to cover their song “Black Magic”
(thread)
Today in Swiftstory: August 14
In 2011, on the second night of the St. Louis stop of the Speak Now World Tour, Taylor covered “Just a Dream” by Nelly for a second time.
In 2015, at the Santa Clara stop of the 1989 World Tour, was joined by Fifth Harmony to perform their song “Worth It.”
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In 2011, on the second night of the St. Louis stop of the Speak Now World Tour, Taylor covered “Just a Dream” by Nelly for a second time.
In 2015, at the Santa Clara stop of the 1989 World Tour, was joined by Fifth Harmony to perform their song “Worth It.”
🧵
August 14, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Today in Swiftstory: August 14
In 2011, on the second night of the St. Louis stop of the Speak Now World Tour, Taylor covered “Just a Dream” by Nelly for a second time.
In 2015, at the Santa Clara stop of the 1989 World Tour, was joined by Fifth Harmony to perform their song “Worth It.”
🧵
In 2011, on the second night of the St. Louis stop of the Speak Now World Tour, Taylor covered “Just a Dream” by Nelly for a second time.
In 2015, at the Santa Clara stop of the 1989 World Tour, was joined by Fifth Harmony to perform their song “Worth It.”
🧵
Today in Swiftstory: August 13
In 2011, during the St. Louis stop of the Speak Now World Tour, Taylor covered “Just a Dream” by Nelly.
In 2012, she announced her 4th studio album Red via Youtube Webchat. She played three songs live. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together was released as a single.
In 2011, during the St. Louis stop of the Speak Now World Tour, Taylor covered “Just a Dream” by Nelly.
In 2012, she announced her 4th studio album Red via Youtube Webchat. She played three songs live. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together was released as a single.
August 13, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Today in Swiftstory: August 13
In 2011, during the St. Louis stop of the Speak Now World Tour, Taylor covered “Just a Dream” by Nelly.
In 2012, she announced her 4th studio album Red via Youtube Webchat. She played three songs live. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together was released as a single.
In 2011, during the St. Louis stop of the Speak Now World Tour, Taylor covered “Just a Dream” by Nelly.
In 2012, she announced her 4th studio album Red via Youtube Webchat. She played three songs live. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together was released as a single.
Welcome to Today in Swiftstory!
Here, we document the anniversaries of surprise songs across all tours, music video and single releases, any and all live performances, award show appearances, and announcements.
Happy Swifting!
Here, we document the anniversaries of surprise songs across all tours, music video and single releases, any and all live performances, award show appearances, and announcements.
Happy Swifting!
August 13, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Welcome to Today in Swiftstory!
Here, we document the anniversaries of surprise songs across all tours, music video and single releases, any and all live performances, award show appearances, and announcements.
Happy Swifting!
Here, we document the anniversaries of surprise songs across all tours, music video and single releases, any and all live performances, award show appearances, and announcements.
Happy Swifting!