Gracie Abrams Calls Taylor Swift a 'Safe Place,' Says First Meeting Her 'Felt Like We Had Known Each Other Already'

Taylor Swift and Gracie Abrams are seen on November 13, 2023 in New York City.Photo:Gotham/GC ImagesGracie Abramsis opening up about her close relationship with her friend and mentorTaylor Swift.The 24-year-old singer shared in a new interview that she felt like she already knew the pop megastar when they first met ahead of opening for her on her Eras Tour as she discussed their connection on and off the stage.“When I met [Swift], it kind of felt like we had known each other already, which I’m sure there was an element of just like the parasocial relationship thing,” Abrams told U.

Gracie Abrams Performs Rousing Rendition of 'Blowing Smoke' During Austin City Limits TV Debut — Watch! (Exclusive)

Gracie Abramshas had a remarkable year. From opening forTaylor Swifton theEras Tourto releasing her 2024 sophomore albumThe Secret of Usand hitting the road in support of it, the rising pop star, 25, has been everywhere. PEOPLE is premiering two of the tracks Abrams will be performing fromThe Secret of Us—“I Love You, I’m Sorry” and"Blowing Smoke." The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

Gracie Abrams Says Summer Pop Renaissance Recalls Instagram's 'Earlier Days': 'Everyone's Actually Enjoying Scrolling'

Gracie Abrams in Los Angeles in February 2024.Photo:Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images According toGracie Abrams, 2024’s summer pop renaissance is making social media fun again. In a cover story interview withWho What Wear, the rising pop star, 24, reflected on women in pop like herself,Chappell Roan,Olivia Rodrigo,Charli xcxandSabrina Carpenterwho have been dominating the genre and how it’s made “scrolling” enjoyable. “This summer, there’s been something that’s felt oddly reminiscent of earlier days of Instagram, when it felt like the internet was more fun,” Abrams said, acknowledging Charli’s success has prompted a change.

Grammy Winner Allison Russell Will Make Broadway Debut inHadestown: 'Grateful Beyond Measure'

Allison Russell on Feb. 4, 2024.Photo:Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Allison Russellis headed toHadestown! The Grammy-winning musician — who recently opened forHozier’s Unreal Unearth Tour — is set to make her Broadway debut as Persephone in Anaïs Mitchell’s Tony Award-winning best musical, producers announced on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Russell will make her debut later this year on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Walter Kerr Theatre in New York City alongsideJordan Fisheras Orpheus andStephanie Millsas Hermes.

Grammys 2025 Nominations: Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter Among Top Nominees — See the Full List

Taylor Swift in June 2024; Beyoncé in March 2022; Chappell Roan in August 2024.Photo:Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty; Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty; Steve Jennings/FilmMagic Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty; Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty; Steve Jennings/FilmMagic The nominations for the2025 Grammy Awardsare here. On Friday, the Recording Academy announced the full list nominees for the upcoming 67th Grammy Awards, which will take place live in Los Angeles at the Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. Charli xcx in July 2024; Kendrick Lamar in June 2022; Billie Eilish in March 2024.