During her recent Eras Tour stop in Pittsburgh, Taylor Swift experienced a series of exciting events, including a heartwarming Father's Day tribute and a surprise announcement about her song "Cruel Summer."
Swift shared a special moment with her dad, acknowledging his unwavering support throughout her career. She expressed gratitude for his presence at every show and highlighted the significance of father figures in people's lives, connecting it to her song "Seven," which she performed live for the first time with Aaron Dessner of The National.
Swift also revealed the unexpected news about "Cruel Summer" becoming an official single. The song, originally from her 2019 album "Lover," gained massive popularity during the Eras Tour, leading to its resurgence on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Swift explained that "Cruel Summer" was always her favorite from the album and was initially intended to be a single but the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted those plans.
Taylor Swift's "Cruel Summer" is now an official single after its surge in popularity during her Eras Tour. (Scott Legato/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)
Due to the overwhelming fan response and streaming numbers in 2023, Republic Records decided to officially release "Cruel Summer" as a single, a decision Swift described as "weird" and "magical." She expressed her joy and surprise at this unexpected turn of events, emphasizing how much the song means to her.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour propelled her four-year-old song "Cruel Summer" back onto the Billboard charts. (Scott Legato/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)
With "Cruel Summer" now an official single, Swift continues her record-breaking Eras Tour, heading to Minneapolis after her Pittsburgh show.
