Taylor Swift’s Alan Jackson tribute met with apparent boos at concert
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Taylor Swift paid tribute to Alan Jackson with a heartfelt message celebrating the country icon’s legendary career, but the emotional moment was quickly overshadowed when video was revealed, capturing a mix of cheers and boos from the crowd.
The backlash came during Jackson’s “Last Call: One More Time for the Road – Finale” concert; where Swift appeared in a pre-recorded tribute video honoring the country legend rather than attending the show in person.
“This is Taylor,” Swift began in the video. “I want to thank you for your years of incredible songwriting, your performances, and how much it means to us, the fans.”
Swift praised Jackson for his song “Drive”. Released in January 2002 as the second single from his album of the same name, Jackson wrote it as a tribute to his father, Eugene “Daddy Gene” Jackson, who died in 2000. The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and remains one of his signature records.
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Taylor Swift honored Alan Jackson at his farewell concert. (Getty Images)
“You paint such a picture in this song and allow us to get into the details of your life,” Swift explained. “I know that’s a great example for me to see at a young age; an artist who lets his fans in on the details of his life.”
“I appreciate you so much for the way you’ve treated me and other artists and writers over the years… with such support and encouragement,” he continued. “I’m so excited you’re doing this show and I appreciate you so much. I love you.”
Swift’s message was met with what appeared to be a mix of cheers and boos, according to a viral report TikTok video. “I assume this is not the reaction they were expecting,” the creator wrote under the clip.
“Now make the video of how they are cheering so loud,” one user commented.
Another added: “There was applause and then they booed. [sic]. They booed longer so they could go viral.”
Taylor Swift’s pre-recorded tribute to Alan Jackson apparently received mixed reactions. (Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
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Others decided it was insulting not only to Swift but to Jackson as well.
“Imagine booing someone who was paying tribute to the person you were at a CONCERT with because they weren’t disrespecting Taylor, they were disrespecting Alan.”
“Absolutely insulting to him, especially Alan Jackson,” said another.
Alan Jackson’s “Last Call: One More Time for the Road – The Finale” marked the end of his touring career. (Jason Kempin/Unknown)
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Taylor Swift congratulated Alan Jackson on his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the 41st Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony on October 16, 2011. (Frederick Breedon IV/Getty Images)
Swift has long cited Jackson as one of the country artists she admired growing up, and the two have shared many notable moments over the years. One of the most memorable was in 2008, when Swift performed Jackson’s soulful hit “Drive (For Daddy Gene)” as part of “CMT Giants: Alan Jackson,” a television special honoring Swift’s career.
Swift also honored Jackson at the 2011 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony by performing the September 11 anthem “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” as part of a tribute celebrating his songwriting achievements.
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