Taylor Swift in Nashville: Storms, surprises and more from her 'Eras' concerts

Nashville won't forget this "Era" any time soon.

Taylor Swift took her final bow on the "Eras" tour in Music City early Monday, capping a three-night run at Nissan Stadium with a rain-soaked show that went on despite extensive storm delays pushing start time past 10 p.m.

From record-breaking crowds to surprise songs, album announcements and one-of-a-kind duets, fans can say "goodbye" to the "Eras" tour by reliving these highlights from Swift's weekend in the city that helped launch her prolific career.

How Taylor Swift closed 'Eras' Tour in Nashville Sunday

Thunderstorms didn't slow down Taylor Swift.

After fans sheltered-in-place for nearly four hours due to severe weather, the perennial pop star hit the stage Sunday at Nissan Stadium for a late-night edition of "Eras." Her third and final show of the weekend in Music City, Swift kicked off her set after 10 p.m., performing past 1 a.m. early Monday.

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Despite the late start, Swift didn't cut corners on her "Eras" setlist. She rewarded her storm-worn fans with a 45-song show — same as Friday and Saturday night. As the show progressed, Swift played through ongoing rainfall. At one point, she dubbed the gig "officially a rain show" — a moment-making experience for dedicated Swift followers.

"A rain show only chooses a crowd that can handle the rain show, don't you agree, Nashville?" Swift said on stage. "We also never, ever, ever, ever, ever forget rain shows. ... This is something we're all doing together. It's such a bonding experience. We're all gonna leave here tonight looking like we've been put through five car washes."

Fans who waited through the downpour received a surprise late in the show Sunday (or early Monday, by that point): Swift enlisted Aaron Dessner — producer, collaborator and member of indie rock outfit The National — for a duet of "Would've, Could've, Should've," a cut off her expanded "3 a.m." edition of 2022 album "Midnights."

And while Swift faithful experienced the full headlining set Sunday, the storm caused concert organizers to cut opening performances from Phoebe Bridgers and Gracie Abrams.

"There is one element to the stadium tour that you absolutely cannot plan on, and that is the weather," Swift said on stage Sunday night, per fan-shot videos. "The fact that we had chaotic weather and you decided — all of you — to stay here to count on the fact that we were gonna play this show for you no matter what, that means the world to me and everyone on this tour."

Saturday saw records break and a few celebs in the crowd

Night two of "Eras" in Nashville saw a record-setting crowd, surprise callbacks and a few celebrity guests.

Roughly 70,500 concert-goers gathered inside the home of the Tennessee Titans for a dry night of Swift-led singalongs. The concert broke a Nissan Stadium event attendance record, per the venue. The catch? It wasn't a record that lasted long. Swift initially broke the record Friday night before topping it Saturday.

On her "Eras" tour, Swift typically sings two pop-up acoustic or piano-backed songs otherwise not in the setlist. On Saturday, her unannounced additions included "Fearless" era hit "Fifteen" — dedicated to longtime friend  Abigail Anderson Berard, who attended the show — and "1989" track "Out of The Woods."

And sleuthing Swifties spotted a few familiar faces in the crowd Saturday night. Nashville-raised actor Reese Witherspoon, "Law & Order" star Mariska Hargitay and model Gigi Hadid caught the show, per social media posts from Swift fans.

"What an extraordinary show," Witherspoon posted to Instagram. "The insanely intricate set, the stellar song choices, the inspired chorography, the other-worldly art design ... an incredible night to remember."

Taylor Swift's 'Eras' tour in Nashville kicks off with Speak Now reveal

Swift's weekend of career-spanning shows and one-of-a-kind spectacle began with proverbial sparks flying.

After weeks of well-placed clues and TikTok-fueled speculation, Swift confirmed Friday — mid-show, no less — which album comes next in her expansive "Taylor's Version" project: "Speak Now."

"I've been planning something for a while," Swift said as the Friday night audience exploded with applause. "It's my love language with you. I plot. I scheme. I plan. And then I get to tell you about it."

As the album title and July 7 release date flashed across the stadium screen, she added: "I think, rather than me speaking about it ... I'd rather just show you."

Swift put a bow on the "Taylor's Version" unveiling with an acoustic rendition of "Sparks Fly," a 2011 single off "Speak Now."

"Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" wasn't the only time Swift surprised her fans on Friday night, either. The singer enlisted Bridgers, an indie-rock favorite, for an acoustic duet of "Nothing New," a song the two released together on 2021's "Red (Taylor's Version)."

"This is a regular day in my life," Bridgers quipped as she stepped up the microphone hours after performing her own set.

Swift replied, "I feel the same, getting to sing this song with you for the very first time in a sold-out stadium."

Swift and Bridgers reprised the collaboration during Saturday and Sunday's performances.

'Eras' tour Nashville setlist breakdown

• "Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince"

• "Cruel Summer"

• "The Man"

• "You Need to Calm Down"

• "Lover"

• "The Archer"

• "Fearless"

• "You Belong With Me"

• "Love Story"

• " 'Tis the Damn Season"

• "Willow"

• "Marjorie"

• "Champagne Problems"

• "Tolerate It"

• "Ready For It?"

• "Delicate"

• "Don't Blame Me"

• "Look What You Made Me Do"

• "Enchanted"

• "22"

• "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"

• "I Knew You Were Trouble"

• "Nothing New" (with Phoebe Bridgers) (live debut Friday night)

• "All Too Well (10-Minute Version)"

• "The 1" (replaced Saturday with "Invisible String")

• "Betty"

• "The Last Great American Dynasty"

• "August"

• "Illicit Affairs"

• "My Tears Ricochet"

• "Cardigan"

• "Style"

• "Blank Space"

• "Shake it Off"

• "Wildest Dreams"

• "Bad Blood"

• Surprise song - rotated each night

• Surprise song - rotated each night

• "Lavender Haze"

• "Anti-Hero"

• "Midnight Rain"

• "Vigilante S---"

• "Bejeweled"

• "Mastermind"

• "Karma"

Surprise songs

• Friday: "Sparks Fly" and "Teardrops On My Guitar"

• Saturday: "Out of the Woods" and "Fifteen"

• Sunday: ""Would've, Could've, Should've" (with Aaron Dessner) and "Mine"

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