Taylor Swift Was Removed From Iconic Nashville Mural and Her Fans Aren’t Happy

Taylor Swift's monster year wasn't enough to keep her on an iconic Nashville mural, where she was replaced by country music star Brad Paisley.

Dec 26, 2020
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Image via Getty/ Jamie McCarthy

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Image via Getty/ Jamie McCarthy

Taylor Swift had a monster year thanks to her back-to-back surprise albums. But apparently, her juggernaut success wasn’t enough to keep her on a Nashville mural depicting some of country music’s biggest stars.

Per TMZ, Swift will be removed from the iconic mural and replaced by singer Brad Paisley. Swift had long appeared on the popular tourist attraction, alongside living legends like Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Reba McEntire. 

While artist Tim Davis didn’t say why Swift was being erased, let’s face it — she’s been far removed from the country music universe for some time.

Swift is notorious for having one of the most rabid fan bases in music, so you can imagine how her removal from the mural sat with her fans. Hint: not well.

I’m at a loss for Taylor’s removal from the mural in Nashville. She expanded the boundaries of country music and brought so many fans to the genre that wouldn’t have listened otherwise. Country music would not be as popular as it is today were it not for Taylor Swift.

— “Hi Adammm!!!” (Eras Tour Version) (@TheAdamReeves) December 25, 2020

Me installing myself into the court system as a judge just to try the case of Me v. Nashville Mural Department for the crime of removing one of country's best selling artists of all time from that iconic mural:#taylorswift #YoungTaylorRanCountry pic.twitter.com/tD5TdoXu5y

— Andrew (@AndrewCote91) December 25, 2020

Bruh, I don't even care who knows: I'm a Taylor Swift stan and I'm actually pissed about this nonsense with the Legends Corner mural. #YoungTaylorRanCountry pic.twitter.com/wjt5RxUYlN

— Lina || Duru's wife || Mezun era (@august_exile13) December 25, 2020

Taylor Swift has done just as much for Country music as any other artist on this mural. I’m disgusted https://t.co/P8mNqVmUIz

— king kylee (@yourflannelcure) December 25, 2020
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