‘American Idol’ Pays Tribute to Taylor Swift. They Meant Well
Rolling Stone • 4/28/2026
Summary
‘American Idol’ dedicated a night to showcase Taylor Swift's songbook for the first time. Contestants discovered that her songs are challenging to perform.
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