It’s the dawn of a new era for Taylor Swift, and she’s marking the occasion with a heartfelt Instagram post.
Just after closing the curtain on her record-shattering Eras Tour in Vancouver on December 8, the pop icon, 34, shared a carousel of snapshots from her journey onstage. The photos were accompanied by a poignant caption drawn from her beloved ballad, “All Too Well.” Swift’s post included a few behind-the-scenes glimpses of her life on tour: one of her posing inside a “cleaning cart” (her unique method of sneaking to the stage) and another featuring a joyful group shot with her backup dancers, singers, and band.
“It was rare. I was there. I remember it,” Swift wrote, capping off the emotional tribute with a heart emoji.
Earlier this week, PEOPLE confirmed that Swift had made a stunning gesture of gratitude towards her touring crew, distributing a jaw-dropping $197 million in bonuses—on top of their salaries—to everyone who contributed to the Eras Tour’s success. From truck drivers and caterers to production assistants and dancers, no one went unrecognized.
As the curtain fell on her 149th and final performance, Swift’s production company, Taylor Swift Touring, revealed to The New York Times that more than 10 million fans attended the tour, with over $2 billion worth of tickets sold globally.
At the start of her Dec. 8 show, the superstar took a moment to reflect on the incredible journey that was the Eras Tour, calling it “the most exciting, powerful, electrifying, intense, and challenging thing I’ve ever done in my entire life.”
Before launching into “Karma,” the final track of the night, she thanked her audience, telling them they’d been a part of “the most thrilling chapter of my entire life to date.” As she took her final bow, Swift embraced the full crew in a group hug, individually hugging each performer, a moment that underscored the deep camaraderie shared on the tour.
Swift’s Eras Tour was not only an unprecedented commercial success but also a personal triumph. On December 10, Swift’s longtime bass player, Amos Heller, shared his own heartfelt message of gratitude, calling the experience the “ride of a lifetime.” He posted a tribute to Swift on social media, saying, “You command so much respect and admiration from everyone who’s fortunate enough to add their effort to yours. Your blend of focus, heart, stamina, and joy calls forth the best of everyone around you. Thank you for trusting me with my part of your vision. It was the ride of a lifetime. I love you.”
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