Taylor Swift was moved to tears as she commenced her Eras tour with consecutive performances on Friday and Saturday in Glendale, Arizona, at the State Farm Stadium, the same venue that hosted the recent Super Bowl. The 33-year-old pop sensation paid homage to her late grandmother, Marjorie Finlay, during her set.

The emotional moment occurred as Taylor performed a song from her 2020 album, aptly named after her maternal grandmother. Fans captured footage of the tribute, sharing it on social media platforms like TikTok. One user, mplowers007, shared a snippet, describing it as a “beautiful tribute to Marjorie.”

Marjorie, a former opera singer with the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra, was a significant influence on Taylor’s life and music. The lyrics of the song reminisce about timeless advice imparted by Marjorie, who passed away in 2003. Taylor revealed that Marjorie’s voice, extracted from old opera recordings, was incorporated into the song, creating a poignant connection between past and present.

Despite Marjorie’s passing before witnessing Taylor’s rise to fame, the song reflects on her aspirations and dreams, symbolized by the line “All your closets of backlogged dreams / And how you left them all to me.” During the performances, Taylor was visibly moved, embodying the emotional resonance of the tribute.

Taylor Swift’s Eras tour promises to be a spectacle, with a setlist boasting 44 songs and performances spanning three hours. As Taylor mesmerized the audience with her music, she also captivated with her wardrobe, donning various dazzling outfits throughout the shows.

The tour, spanning five months across the United States, will culminate in a series of concerts in Los Angeles in August. Taylor expressed her gratitude to the Glendale audience on Instagram, acknowledging the overwhelming support and anticipation for future performances.