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'Happy and Confident and Free': Taylor Swift Credits Fiance in Awards Speech

Taylor Swift won seven awards including Artist and Album of the Year for The Life of a Showgirl, crediting her fiance Travis Kelce and fans for inspiring her work.

  • On Thursday, Taylor Swift returned to the spotlight at the iHeart Radio Music Awards in Los Angeles, collecting seven trophies including Best Pop Album for The Life of a Showgirl.
  • During her acceptance speech, Swift told the audience the album was inspired by the energy felt connecting with crowds nightly during The Eras Tour, saying she wanted to thank fans for giving her that feeling.
  • The 36-year-old superstar credited her fiancé Travis Kelce for influencing the project, telling the crowd he provides the "vibes" that make her feel "happy and confident and free."
  • Other big winners included Alex Warren, who won Song of the Year for Ordinary, and Sabrina Carpenter, named Pop Artist of the Year, alongside Kendrick Lamar and Morgan Wallen.
  • Her track The Fate of Ophelia secured Pop Song of the Year, Best Lyrics, and Best Music Video, while the singer accepted Artist of the Year from gold medalist Alysa Liu.
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