Taylor Swift praises Sombr after his Songwriters Hall of Fame performance
Sombr performed Taylor Swift’s songs “Cardigan” and “Dear John” at the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s 55th Annual Induction and Awards Gala on June 11, 2026 in New York City. He said he tried not to look at Swift for more than a few seconds, fearing his mind would blank, and Swift later complimented him, declaring “Sombr is the future.”
Sombr explained that the gig came after Swift praised him in an interview; he sent her a thank‑you note, and she replied with a letter and a necklace. He also expressed admiration for Swift’s husband, Travis Kelce. Upcoming plans include a European festival run beginning August 11, followed by North‑American dates in September.
Entities: Marriott Marquis Hotel · Sombr · Songwriters Hall of Fame · Taylor Swift · Travis Kelce
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Sombr received the performance gig after Taylor Swift praised him in an interview and they exchanged a thank‑you note and a necklace. (articles)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Sombr will start a run of European festival shows on August 11 and return to North America in September for more dates. (articles)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Taylor Swift said “Sombr is the future” about his performance. (articles)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Sombr said looking at Taylor Swift for more than three seconds would cause his mind to blank. (articles)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Sombr performed Taylor Swift’s songs “Cardigan” and “Dear John” at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 55th Annual Induction and Awards Gala on June 11, 2026 in New York City. (articles)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Sombr expressed admiration for Taylor Swift’s husband Travis Kelce, saying he loves him. (articles)