Taylor Swift and Gracie Abrams are taking their collaboration to Grammy glory! Their track, Us, from Abrams’ album The Secret of Us, earned a nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 2025 Grammys. Swift recently shared the emotional—and comedic—reaction she and Abrams had upon hearing the news.
During her third Eras Tour concert in Toronto, Swift, 34, reminisced about the songwriting journey and their unforgettable reaction. “When the nominations came out, the phone call between us was just screeching. It wasn’t even words, it was just feral screeching the entire call,” Swift joked.
How ‘Us’ Was Born: A Night of Creativity and Chaos
Swift detailed the creative journey behind Us while praising Gracie Abrams, who initially opened for her on the Eras Tour in 2023. She revealed that the song was born during a late-night session fueled by Cosmos and creative synergy.
Abrams previously shared a chaotic yet memorable moment from that night: a candle accident in Swift’s kitchen caused a fire, leading Swift to heroically grab a fire extinguisher. “She was such a legend,” Abrams told Billboard, recounting how they extinguished the flames while laughing and coughing from the fumes for weeks.
The session’s soundtrack included tracks from Swift’s Tortured Poets Department: Anthology, with the duo dancing “like theater kids” and bonding over shared musical inspirations.
The Songwriting Chemistry
The track began with instrumentals created by Aaron Dessner, whom Abrams credited for sparking their inspiration. Dessner praised the pair, stating, “It was amazing watching Taylor and Gracie bounce off each other, with Gracie in awe of Taylor’s vocal recording and production process.”
Taylor Swift’s Record-Breaking Grammy Journey
Swift, nominated across multiple categories for her album The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD), continues to make history as the first female artist nominated for Album Of The Year seven times. With nominations for Song Of The Year, Record Of The Year, and Best Music Video, her collaboration Fortnight featuring Post Malone is another standout contender.
Swift has already claimed Album Of The Year four times (Fearless, 1989, Folklore, and Midnights). Fans eagerly await her next big move, as speculation mounts over a potential surprise announcement if she wins again in 2025.
Eras Tour Finale and Personal Updates
As Swift approaches the conclusion of her sold-out Eras Tour, with the final show set for December 8 in Vancouver, fans are celebrating her ongoing dominance in music and pop culture. On the personal front, Swift’s relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce remains a media favorite, as she continues to attend Kansas City Chiefs games in full support.
With multiple Grammy nominations and the Eras Tour nearing its grand finale, Swift shows no signs of slowing down—proving she truly is the music industry’s unstoppable force.
