Taylor Swift took her Eras Tour to Paris on Thursday night, marking the first major shift in the tour’s setlist since it began last March. The singer added seven songs from her latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” to the show, including abridged versions of some tracks and samples of others. Swift also adjusted the order of the eras in the show and performed a surprise acoustic version of a song from the new album. Fans had speculated about new music being added to the tour after Swift posted a video clip of her rehearsing with a logo from the new album.
This is only the third time Swift has adjusted her setlist during the Eras Tour. Previously, she added “Long Live” to the “Speak Now” era and replaced a song during the “folklore” era. The addition of songs from “The Tortured Poets Department” comes as Swift is more than halfway through her tour, which has already become the highest-grossing tour of all time. The success of the tour has also contributed to Swift’s net worth, which Forbes estimates to be about $1.1 billion. The singer became a billionaire in October, largely due to the success of the tour and its concert movie.
“The Tortured Poets Department” has shattered records since its release in April, becoming the most-streamed album on Spotify in a single day and week, breaking the record for vinyl sales in a week, and becoming the top-selling album of the year. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200, with songs from the album dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The addition of new songs to the tour is sure to excite fans and keep the momentum going for Swift and her Eras Tour.
Fans at the Paris show were treated to a mix of old and new as Swift performed songs from her new album alongside classics from her previous eras. Adjusting the setlist to incorporate music from “The Tortured Poets Department” shows Swift’s commitment to keeping her shows fresh and exciting for her audience. With the tour scheduled to continue through Europe before returning to North America in 2024, fans can expect more surprises and changes along the way. Swift’s ability to continuously reinvent herself and connect with her fans is a testament to her enduring success in the music industry.
As the Eras Tour continues to break records and dominate the charts, Taylor Swift’s influence and wealth continue to grow. With a net worth estimated at $1.1 billion, Swift has solidified her status as one of the most successful and influential artists of her generation. The addition of new songs from “The Tortured Poets Department” to her tour only adds to her appeal and further cements her place in music history. Swift’s ability to stay relevant and innovative in an ever-changing industry is a testament to her talent and dedication to her craft.
