US EditionWhy Taylor Swift Won’t Be Dancing Front Row at Grammys 2026
Ben Winston called the report of Taylor Swift performing at the 2026 Grammys false, noting she isn't nominated and the claim originated from a fabricated HITS article.
- On Jan. 22, Grammy producer Ben Winston denied that Taylor Swift would perform at the Trevor Noah-hosted ceremony airing Feb. 1, blaming HITS for starting the rumor.
- This week Swift has kept a low profile and was last seen on Jan. 12, with no nominations this year as The Life of a Showgirl fell outside the eligibility window.
- Asked by HITS, Winston called the claim a full-circle rumor and said the HITS List item was made up in the outlet's office before being picked up globally.
- Fans hoping to see Taylor Swift at the Grammys this Sunday may be disappointed, as Winston's remarks left her attendance unclear and unlikely.
- The ceremony airs at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and streams on Paramount+, with performers including Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter, while producers plan to reveal a new artist daily before the broadcast.
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Why Taylor Swift Won't Perform at Grammys 2026
Photo Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy The Grammy Awards are the biggest night in music. Every year, fans wait to see if Taylor Swift will take the stage. She is known for her incredible performances and many award wins. However, the 2026 ceremony will look different. Despite many online theories, Swift is not on the lineup this year. Her absence has caused a lot of talk among fans and industry experts who expected…
Grammys producer breaks silence on Taylor Swift performance rumors
Fans tuning into the 2026 Grammys in hopes of seeing Taylor Swift will be left with a blank space on Sunday. Rampant rumors about a potential Grammy Awards performance by the “Life of a Showgirl” singer prompted Executive Producer Ben Winston to shut them down. When asked by music industry outlet HITS about the possibility of Swift taking the stage or attending the show, Winston was firm in his response. “The only reason people think Taylor migh…
Taylor Swift Not Expected to Perform at 2026 Grammy Awards Despite Rumors Saying Otherwise | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Taylor Swift is not performing at the 2026 Grammy Awards. Grammys executive producer Ben Winston confirmed that the “Cruel Summer” singer won’t be there despite a rumor published by HITS saying otherwise. Keep reading to find out more… Ironically, Winston spoke with HITS to clear up the rumor they started, saying, “The only reason people think Taylor might be performing or coming is because HITS decided to print it this week and put it in their …
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