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1989 World Tour Sydney: That’s How You Get The Girl, Sydney

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That’s how it works, Taylor Nation.

Australia’s got the girl. The Sparkly Dressed is spending the last months of the year down under. She played the ANZ Stadium last night, Saturday November 28. Get used to the time difference if you’re in the Americas. Aussies get bragging rights all the way until Taylor’s birthday (if you don’t know when that is, geddaout!). The Blonde With The Sparkly 1989 Microphone took the stage in Sydney to the delight of the 76,000 people in attendance. It was a full complete set list including both All You Had To Do Was Stay and This Love with the additional surprise song You Are In Love sang acoustic on the B Stage.

(Source: kiis1065.com.au)
(Source: kiis1065.com.au)

No special guests, but there’s plenty of buzz surrounding the cameras during the performance and general notices around the venue informing that the concert was being filmed. A few media outlets have even reported this is for a tour DVD. The concert even has its own gallery at Getty Images. The reviews are already up in news.com.au, who called it, “as far as the big stadium show goes, this was one of the best, beautifully produced and executed by a 25-year-old superstar.” Meanwhile, The Daily Telegraph all but reports tidbits about her possible birthday bash although none of that is fact. So, rumor control here! Taylor might be celebrating her birthday down under. If so, nobody’s privy to the details. You don’t know what you don’t know.

The Enchantress continues her tour in Brisbane, Australia on December 5. The year is going fast!

Coming up in the Calendar:

  • November 28: The 1989 World Tour – Sydney, Australia – ANZ Stadium.
  • December 5: The 1989 World Tour – Brisbane, Australia – Suncorp Stadium.
  • December 7: The 1989 World Tour – Adelaide, Australia – Entertainment Center.
  • December 8: The 1989 World Tour – Adelaide, Australia – Entertainment Center.
  • December 10: The 1989 World Tour – Melbourne, Australia – AAMI Park.
  • December 11: The 1989 World Tour – Melbourne, Australia – AAMI Park.
  • December 12: The 1989 World Tour – Melbourne, Australia – AAMI Park.

(Sources: KIIS 1065, Getty Images, news.com.au, The Daily Telegraph)

News Update: The Princess in RED gets four Grammy nominations!

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(Credit: Robert Voets/CBS)
(Credit: Robert Voets/CBS)

We are watching it begin again, Taylor Nation.

The Grammy Nominations Concert Live took place December 6. So what’s the count? The Queen of Sparks has four Grammy nominations:

  • Album of the Year for RED.
  • Best Country Album for RED.
  • Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Highway Don’t Care” along with Tim McGraw and Keith Urban.
  • Best Country Song for “Begin Again”.

Not a bad night at all. Here’s the Enchantress’ performance of “I Knew You Were Trouble” on the show, recorded from The RED Tour at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Australia on December 4:

Watch on YouTube

Thanks to Taylor Archive for posting!

The 56th Annual Grammy Awards will take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on January 26, 2014. The show will be broadcast live on CBS from 8–11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

She appears to be excited about it:

Here at the Swift Agency, just another guy staying awake past his bedtime, we’re also thrilled that Sara Bareilles is nominated for Album of the Year for “The Blessed Unrest” and that both Ed Sheeran and Kacey Musgraves got nominated for Best New Artist.

Coming next, the 2013 American Country Awards airs on December 10. You can still vote for Taylor as Artist of the Year until Saturday, December 7.

Coming up on the Calendar!

  • December 7: The RED Tour at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia.
  • December 10: Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show airs on CBS. Taylor performs and appears on the show, recorded on November 13.
  • December 10: The 2013 American Country Awards on FOX. Taylor has eight nominations:
    • Artist of the Year
    • Artist of the Year: Female
    • Single of the Year: Female for “Begin Again”
    • Single of the Year: Vocal Collaboration: “Highway Don’t Care,” Tim McGraw featuring Taylor Swift and Keith Urban
    • Touring Artist of the Year
    • Great American Country – Music Video of the Year: “Begin Again”
  • December 11: The RED Tour at nib Stadium in Perth, Australia.
  • December 13: Oh, COME ON! You should know by now!
  • December 14: The RED Tour at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Australia.

(Sources: Grammy.com, CBS)

News Update: Grammy Nominations Concert Live tonight

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(Photo: Kevin Winter/WireImage)
(Photo: Kevin Winter/WireImage)

Did I leave my scarf over there, Taylor Nation?

It looks like the Blonde With The Sparkly Guitar recorded a performance during The RED Tour in Sydney which will be played during the Grammy Nominations Concert Live tonight on CBS. I was hoping for a live performance because… well, the title has the words ‘Concert’ and ‘Live’ on it. The truth is by the Enchantress will be getting ready to play at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia a few hours after the nominations are over. She’s busy enough as it is to start bending time and space.

Word on the street – and by street I mean Twitter – is that it will be a performance of “I Knew You Were Trouble”. Not to be a downer, but it would’ve been great to highlight the fan-favorite “All Too Well”. I guess it’s not considered mainstream enough but we fans know it… all too well.

The show will be broadcast on CBS from 10 to 11pm Eastern Time and Pacific Time (it’s delayed for Pacific Time), and 9 to 10pm Central Time. Here at the Swift Agency, just a guy who’d rather hibernate all winter than go outside, we expect RED to be nominated for Album of the Year as well as a nomination for the Sparkly Dressed as a performer. Expect her to be nominated in both Country and Pop categories.

The 2013 American Country Awards airs on December 10. You can still vote for Taylor as Artist of the Year until Saturday, December 7.

Coming up on the Calendar!

  • December 6: The GRAMMY nominations are announced. Taylor performs from Sydney, Australia. Update! Seems this will be a recorded performance.
  • December 7: The RED Tour at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia.
  • December 10: Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show airs on CBS. Taylor performs and appears on this, recorded on November 13.
  • December 10: The 2013 American Country Awards on FOX. Taylor has eight nominations.

(Sources: Grammy.com, CBS)

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie: The RED Tour in Sydney, Australia!

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Had the crowd in the palm of her hand ... Taylor Swift in her voncert at Allianz Stadium, Sydney. Picture: Attila Szilvasi. Source: DailyTelegraph
(Photo: Attila Szilvasi / DailyTelegraph)

G’day, Taylor Nation!

Picture if you will, the Allianz stadium in Sydney, Australia with 40,000 fans in attendance and a silhouette behind a RED curtain. Down under, they don’t need to imagine it anymore. The Sparkly Dressed opened up a can of awesome on her first night, December 4 – her first concert in Australia. It’s warm over there. Here at the Swift Agency, just a guy who forgot his scarf at his sister’s place, we hope you’re enjoying the snow machine. It comes back on December every time.

And the reviews are in!

According to News Limited Network, “Her musicality is undeniable as evidenced by those pristine live vocals which can be tough to push out in such a big crowded space and her playing.”

The Sydney Morning Herald mentions a pop star should have, “an appealing personality, a heap of irresistible anthems and enough slick visuals to make those who have come to see them feel like they’ve got their money’s worth.” Adding also that, “A bit of genuine musical talent doesn’t hurt, either.” Of course, they do attest to the Princess in Red having all those attributes in abundance. However, they’d like shorter speeches (Come on! You gotta love her speeches). Still, a positive note altogether.

The setlist was the same than in New Zealand, with You Belong With Me becoming part of the acoustic set at the B Stage. So far, no surprise guest stars. She also did this adorable chant where she went “Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!” and everyone chanted back “OI, OI, OI.” It’s a thing over there. Let’s go to the clip!

Watch on Instagram

Thanks to samanthaa_woods for posting!

The People’s Choice Awards are not only open, but open for the entire world! Taylor is up for Country Artist. VOTE NOW. You can also vote on Twitter adding the tags: Taylor Swift #CountryArtist #PeoplesChoice. Up next… The Grammy nominations and a Taylor Swift performance from Sydney, Australia!

Coming up on the Calendar!

  • December 6: The GRAMMY nominations are announced. Taylor performs from Sydney, Australia. Update! Seems this will be a recorded performance.
  • December 7: The RED Tour at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia.
  • December 10: Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show airs on CBS. Taylor performs and appears on this, recorded on November 13.
  • December 10: The 2013 American Country Awards on FOX. Taylor has eight nominations.

(Sources: News Limited Network, Sydney Morning Herald)

Forever and always, Australia! Begin Again on Ellen and more from the 2012 ARIA Awards

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(Photo: Taylor Swift)
(Photo: Taylor Swift)

G’Day Taylor Nation,

Here at the Swift Agency, one guy who hopes the building turns on the heat real soon, we don’t know about you but I’m feeling 42. It’s cold up north. Our fellow Swifties down under are probably feeling a chill too, but for a different reason. The Enchantress took the long flight back to the US last night… morning… afternoon… ok she’s on her way and crossing a few timezones as we speak.

As reported by T-Swizzle herself, her past performance of Begin Again will finally air on The Ellen DeGeneres Show today. I’m guessing this was the scheduled appearance for Monday that has been moved up for today. This is a taped segment from her past visit that couldn’t air due to exclusivity rights (the 2012 CMA Awards got the Begin Again live debut).

You can see pictures of the Princess in Red at Sydney International on Just Jared. I don’t like to see her leaving to be honest. I’d rather report her arrival. She’ll be landing in LA. She’s scheduled to guest host at American Top 40 over the weekend (December 1st and 2nd). Thanks to @C_Carlson for the heads up. She will be answering fan questions as well.

Here’s the Enchantress presenting at the 2012 ARIA Awards in Sydney on November 29, 2012.

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Remember to VOTE for Taylor:

  • The American Country Awards (December 10) for Artist of the Year, Best Female Artist, Single of the Year, Best Female Single and Best Female Video. You can vote here.
  • The People Choice Awards (January 9) for three possible nominations: Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Country Artist and Favorite Song for We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.
(Photo: jencita.tumblr.com)
(Photo: jencita.tumblr.com)

Coming up on the Calendar!

(Sources: Taylor Swift, 2012 ARIA Awards, Just Jared, American Top 40)