# Phil Collins praises Taylor Swift

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/phil-collins-praises-taylor-swift
> Updated: 2026-08-04T13:36:24.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

In early August 2026, veteran musician Phil Collins appeared on BBC 2’s “Tracks of My Years” and lauded pop star Taylor Swift, saying she truly deserves her massive success. He recalled first hearing her stripped‑down performance of “White Horse” at the Songwriters Hall of Fame and described it as “blowing him away.”

A few days later, Collins repeated his praise in a BBC Radio 2 interview, again emphasizing Swift’s work ethic and talent. The comments coincided with the ongoing Eras Tour, which has generated close to $2 billion in revenue, underscoring Swift’s dominant position in contemporary pop music.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-04: Taylor Swift Praised by Phil Collins as Deserving of Her Massive Success

Phil Collins praised Taylor Swift on BBC Radio, recalling their 2010 meeting and saying she fully earned her massive success.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taylor-swift-praised-by-phil-collins-as-deserving-of-her-massive-success

### 2026-08-01: Phil Collins declares Taylor Swift fully deserves her massive success

Phil Collins told BBC’s Vernon Kay that Taylor Swift has truly earned her massive success, recalling an early live performance that impressed him.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/phil-collins-declares-taylor-swift-fully-deserves-her-massive-success

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