Taylor Swift Brings Christmas Joy to 96-Year-Old WWII Veteran and Superfan

Pop icon Taylor Swift delighted 96-year-old World War II veteran and dedicated fan Cyrus Porter by making a surprise visit for Christmas. She was greeted with enthusiastic cheers, and once the excitement settled, she performed an acoustic rendition of her popular song “Shake It Off,” creating a joyful singalong atmosphere.

Swift began by extending her Christmas greetings to the family and sharing high fives with the children. She then addressed Mr. Porter, saying, “My dad sent me a video of you, and you mentioned wanting to attend a concert. Since I’m not sure when our next tour is, I thought I’d bring the concert to you and take some song requests.” Witness this touching interaction below.

Accompanied by her parents, Swift engaged in a conversation with Mr. Porter, during which she revealed that her grandfather was also a World War II veteran. Mr. Porter expressed his amazement, saying, “I can’t believe this,” and demonstrated his vitality at 96 by standing up to share a brief wartime story. Swift then strummed her acoustic guitar, delivering an energetic version of “Shake It Off,” prompting the children to dance and the entire family to sing along. Watch Taylor’s heartfelt entrance to meet Mr. Porter.

Chris Porter, a family member, shared the video online, praising Swift by stating, “Taylor Swift has shown herself to be a person of exceptional integrity and character. She didn’t seek the spotlight upon entering the room and appeared genuinely touched and grateful by our enthusiastic welcome. Her humility in response to our cheers was truly heartwarming.” Watch Swift perform “Shake It Off” with her full live setup in the video below.

Known for her dedication to her fans, Swift has made numerous similar appearances at intimate events. Online admirers commended her generosity with her time, leaving comments like “She is truly kind and down-to-earth, with a genuine love for people. What a beautiful memory for all of you,” and “This moved me to tears. It’s the sweetest gesture I’ve witnessed in a long time. It really touched my heart.”