Sunday, June 28, 2026

Sombr Reflects on Honouring Taylor Swift in Performance

Sombr has shared his thoughts on singing two of Taylor Swift’s songs at her recent Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony. He expressed that he was both surprised and thrilled to receive the invitation from Swift.

In an interview on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Sombr described the moment as “crazy,” noting that Swift chose him among many artists to perform. He explained that when he asked her which songs to sing, she encouraged him to pick them himself. This left him feeling the weight of the decision due to Swift’s impressive catalogue of hits.

Sombr ultimately selected “Dear John” and “Cardigan,” which he considers among his favourites from her collection. He highlighted that Swift has previously praised his music, mentioning a quote from her where she called his songwriting exceptional and predicted he would top her Spotify Wrapped list.

During the interview, Sombr also promoted his new single, “My Body Isn’t Ready.” He explained that the song addresses his lifelong struggles with body image, aimed at helping others who face similar challenges feel less alone.

In light of Sombr’s experience with Swift, he expressed immense gratitude for her support and the opportunity to be part of such a significant event in her career. The artist’s focus now shifts to sharing his new music with a wider audience.

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induction/ɪnˈdʌkʃən/noun
official joining into a group or organization

catalogue/ˈkætəlɔɡ/noun
a list or collection of things or works

ultimately/ˈʌltɪmətli/adverb
in the end; after other things happen

addresses/əˈdrɛsɪz/verb
talks about or deals with a problem

promoted/prəˈmoʊtɪd/verb
tried to make something popular or known

gratitude/ˈɡrætɪtud/noun
a strong feeling of thanks to someone

How much do you know?

What two songs did Sombr perform at Taylor Swift's induction ceremony?
Dear John and Cardigan
Love Story and Blank Space
Shake It Off and Willow
Back to December and All Too Well
Who did Sombr mention as having praised his music?
Jimmy Fallon
Taylor Swift
Ed Sheeran
Adele
What is the title of Sombr's new single?
My Body Isn’t Ready
Just Like Magic
New Year’s Day
August
In which show did Sombr discuss his experience with Taylor Swift?
The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Daily Show
How did Sombr describe his experience at the induction ceremony?
Surprising and overwhelming
Crazy and surreal
Memorable and delightful
Stressful and daunting
What did Swift predict Sombr would top?
Billboard charts
Spotify Wrapped list
iTunes downloads
YouTube views
Sombr was invited to perform two songs at Taylor Swift's induction ceremony.
Sombr felt confident choosing the songs to perform without any pressure.
Swift has no knowledge of Sombr's music.
The song 'My Body Isn’t Ready' deals with themes of body image.
Sombr expressed his disappointment about the opportunity to perform at the ceremony.
Sombr chose 'Shake It Off' and 'Cardigan' to perform.
Sombr was surprised to receive an invitation from Swift to perform at her .
Sombr ultimately selected 'Dear John' and 'Cardigan' which he considers among his .
During the interview, he promoted his new single, 'My Body Isn’t .'
Swift called Sombr's songwriting and predicted he would top her Spotify Wrapped list.
He now focuses on sharing his new music with a audience.
Sombr described his experience performing as due to Swift's impressive catalogue of hits.
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Test Your Understanding

Start Quiz
Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
ON
Accent
induction/ɪnˈdʌkʃən/noun
official joining into a group or organization
catalogue/ˈkætəlɔɡ/noun
a list or collection of things or works
ultimately/ˈʌltɪmətli/adverb
in the end; after other things happen
addresses/əˈdrɛsɪz/verb
talks about or deals with a problem
promoted/prəˈmoʊtɪd/verb
tried to make something popular or known
gratitude/ˈɡrætɪtud/noun
a strong feeling of thanks to someone

How much do you know?

What two songs did Sombr perform at Taylor Swift's induction ceremony?
Dear John and Cardigan
Love Story and Blank Space
Shake It Off and Willow
Back to December and All Too Well
Who did Sombr mention as having praised his music?
Jimmy Fallon
Taylor Swift
Ed Sheeran
Adele
What is the title of Sombr's new single?
My Body Isn’t Ready
Just Like Magic
New Year’s Day
August
In which show did Sombr discuss his experience with Taylor Swift?
The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Daily Show
How did Sombr describe his experience at the induction ceremony?
Surprising and overwhelming
Crazy and surreal
Memorable and delightful
Stressful and daunting
What did Swift predict Sombr would top?
Billboard charts
Spotify Wrapped list
iTunes downloads
YouTube views
Sombr was invited to perform two songs at Taylor Swift's induction ceremony.
Sombr felt confident choosing the songs to perform without any pressure.
Swift has no knowledge of Sombr's music.
The song 'My Body Isn’t Ready' deals with themes of body image.
Sombr expressed his disappointment about the opportunity to perform at the ceremony.
Sombr chose 'Shake It Off' and 'Cardigan' to perform.
Sombr was surprised to receive an invitation from Swift to perform at her .
Sombr ultimately selected 'Dear John' and 'Cardigan' which he considers among his .
During the interview, he promoted his new single, 'My Body Isn’t .'
Swift called Sombr's songwriting and predicted he would top her Spotify Wrapped list.
He now focuses on sharing his new music with a audience.
Sombr described his experience performing as due to Swift's impressive catalogue of hits.
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