Taylor Swift held a secret gathering at her Nashville home with high-profile radio stars just weeks before her nuptials, and the reason has now been revealed.
The 36-year-old Grammy winner, who is counting down the days to her wedding extravaganza, asked media personalities such as Hoss Michaels to listen to her new Toy Story 5 track I Knew It, I Knew You.
The radio host, who is also known as Just Big Hoss, confirmed the gathering in an Instagram clip shared to his main page while also unveiling the special gift Swift sent him.
‘Just got a little package here and I think it’s from [Swift],’ Michaels, who works for Omaha’s country station KAT 103.7FM, said before pointing to a photo of Swift behind him.
He gripped a pair of scissors and began cutting away the tape on a small box while adding, ‘A couple weeks ago I was invited to Nashville to hear a song.
‘And it happened to be that new song from her, you know, as part of the Toy Story 5 soundtrack.’
Taylor Swift, 36, held a secret gathering at her Nashville home with high-profile radio stars just weeks before her nuptials, and the reason has now been revealed; seen earlier this month in L.A.
The Grammy winner asked media personalities such as Hoss Michaels to listen to her new Toy Story 5 track I Knew It, I Knew You
Michaels continued, ‘And at this event, we were – not only did we get to hear the song and we got to have a little tour and stuff.
‘But then we also… she wanted to grab a quick picture. So I said, “Okay, great! I’ll take a picture with you. Absolutely.”‘
He then pulled out an object from the box that was wrapped in layers of bubble wrap and added, ‘And I think – oh it is. Yes, it is.’
Michaels revealed that Swift had sent him a framed photo of the pair as they stood in front of her fireplace that had been taken during the intimate gathering.
‘So, how about that?’ the radio personality continued as he held up the picture towards the camera.
Swift could be seen flashing a cheerful smile in a vibrant red dress as she stood next to Michaels.
‘That’s me, and well, let’s be honest. No one’s looking at me in this picture. There’s Taylor Swift. So, thank you to Taylor for the picture. I gotta figure out where I’m gonna put it!’
And the caption of the reel read: ‘@TaylorSwift isn’t just a generational talent; she’s one of the kindest people you’ll ever meet!
Michaels revealed that Swift had sent him a framed photo of the pair as they stood in front of her fireplace that had been taken during the intimate gathering
And the caption of the reel read: ‘@TaylorSwift isn’t just a generational talent; she’s one of the kindest people you’ll ever meet!’; the singer seen in 2024
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‘She recently invited Hoss to a special event celebrating the release of “I Knew It, I Knew You” and sent him this thoughtful memento!’
Daily Mail has reached out to a rep for Swift, but has not yet received a response to its request for comment.
The Love Story songstress has been keeping busy as she prepares for her wedding to NFL player Travis Kelce which is reportedly set to take place over the Fourth of July weekend in NYC.
Earlier this week on Monday, photos shot for the Daily Mail captured large trucks outside of Madison Square Garden as equipment was taken into the spacious venue which has a capacity of around 19,500.
Metal security barriers were placed outside of the loading area while ‘No Parking’ signs were also spotted to specify that the area was off-limits from June 20 through July 4.
Some trucks appeared to be loaded with crates and what looked like racks of electronics, possibly for a musical performance.
There were also some visible hints that the trucks were related to Swift’s upcoming nuptials, including a sign on equipment being unloaded that read, ‘Return to Nashville.’
The trucks appeared to have signs taped above the doors to the trailers reading ‘TAIT 1 – AUD DECK’ and ‘TAIT 2 – VER.’
The Love Story songstress has been keeping busy as she prepares for her wedding to NFL player Travis Kelce which is reportedly set to take place over the Fourth of July weekend in NYC
Earlier this week on Monday, photos shot for the Daily Mail captured large trucks outside of Madison Square Garden as equipment was taken into the spacious venue which has a capacity of around 19,500; picture taken on Monday
‘TAIT 2’ appears to refer to a stage equipment transportation system that was developed by TAIT Towers.
According to the manufacturer, the units are modified shipping containers that house heavy audio, lighting, and stage automation equipment.
The system has been used in major tours, including Swift’s blockbuster Eras Tour.
Several equipment crates were plastered with flyers decorated with a skull and crossbones that indicated they were the ‘Property of Jet Sets.’
The flyers had the phone number of a Los Angeles–based company of the same name that creates lavish sets and scenery for high-profile live events.
The Daily Mail also reached out to Swift’s representative and Jet Sets at the time for comment but has not yet received a response.
In addition to signs for the scenery company, there also appeared to be equipment from a transportation company, a lighting service, and a company that specializes in piping and draping, according to Page Six.
Workers at the scene whom Page Six spoke to claimed to be in the dark about what the setup was for.
‘We aren’t told anything. Everything is so tight-lipped,’ one worker told the publication.
In addition to signs for the scenery company, there also appeared to be equipment from a transportation company, a lighting service, and a company that specializes in piping and draping, according to Page Six; taken on Tuesday for the Daily Mail
Swift and Kelce’s wedding guests have also been left in the dark about the exact ceremony location ahead of the couple’s anticipated nuptials; seen in 2025
Swift and Kelce’s wedding guests have also been left in the dark about the exact ceremony location ahead of the couple’s anticipated nuptials.
The Love Story singer is set to kick off wedding festivities shortly before the Fourth of July holiday in the Big Apple.
However, a source claimed to Us Weekly last week that lucky guests who scored an invitation to the big day have not yet been informed of the specific location.
‘Taylor and Travis told guests to be in NYC. No other location was provided,’ the insider told the outlet.
Those who received an invite were told to be in NYC on July 2 and July 3 with no other information being provided.
The A-list couple are ‘putting their guests on hold for a couple days,’ the source said, before claiming that they have spent ‘millions’ on the wedding.
Sources previously claimed to the Daily Mail that guests who received an invitation are being required to sign an NDA before receiving information in regards to the wedding.
Sources previously claimed to the Daily Mail that guests who received an invitation are being required to sign an NDA before receiving information in regards to the wedding; seen earlier this month in NYC
Family and close friends of the couple are also allegedly being asked to sign a nondisclosure agreement.
Those who RSVP are then sent a link to the NDA which requires guests to not disclose information about the wedding.
Swift and Kelce have also allegedly enlisted the bride’s old friends Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw to perform at their wedding.
The A-list couple are allegedly planning on hosting a smaller gathering at Madison Square Garden on July 2, followed by a larger affair with roughly 1,000 attendees the next night, per The New York Times.
And on Tuesday, red carpet was seen being installed at the venue while the National Guard and NYPD were also spotted during a meeting outside of MSG.
The A-list couple are allegedly planning on hosting a smaller gathering at Madison Square Garden on July 2, followed by a larger affair with roughly 1,000 attendees the next night, per The New York Times; seen earlier this month in NYC
And on Tuesday, red carpet was seen being installed at the venue while the National Guard and NYPD were also spotted during a meeting outside of MSG (seen above)
An insider informed the Daily Mail in early June that Swift and Kelce had embraced the idea of a ‘spectacle’ wedding and selected Madison Square Garden as the venue.
Last year in August, Kelce popped the big question and Swift shared photos from the intimate engagement on Instagram with the caption: ‘Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.’
The sports player had turned his backyard in Kansas City into a secret garden wonderland, which offered a romantic atmosphere.
He had asked Swift to marry him shortly after they recorded an episode of his New Heights podcast together.
