One of the coolest things about the age of social media is that once untouchable celebrities feel closer to us than ever.
Pop stars and actors get to interact with their fan bases, and fans get a little glimpse into the glitz and glam. Taylor Swift is one of those celebrities who loves connecting with the people who support her, and two years ago, she did something for one of her biggest fans that he and his family will never, ever forget.
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Max Singer and Kenya Smith tied the knot in 2016, but the happiest time in their life was paired with the saddest. Max’s mother was dying. To ensure that she was involved in the big day, they got married in a small ceremony right in Mom’s hospital room.
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His mother was one of Taylor Swift’s biggest fans, and Max grew to love the singer and her music through his mama’s adoration. To make her smile, he played Swift’s song “Blank Space” as they enjoyed their mother-son dance. She passed away shortly after the ceremony.
Later, Max and Kenya decided to have a reception to celebrate their marriage with family and friends.
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What Max didn’t know, however, was that his sister, Ali, had secretly contacted Taylor Swift to see if she would surprise the couple at the reception to honor Mom’s memory. They coordinated the surprise over the span of a few months.
When it came time for Ali to speak at the reception, she paid homage to their mother and urged everyone to let loose and have fun because it’s what she would have wanted. As she wrapped things up, everyone in gasped.
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In walked Taylor Swift herself in a gorgeous blush pink dress! She knew it’d mean the world to some of her biggest fans if she crashed the wedding and sang a stripped down version of “Blank Space” for the bride and groom to dance to in memory of Max’s mom.
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Kenya immediately broke down into tears when Swift sat at the piano and started to play. Max followed suit, his face giving away his gratitude and shock. He mouthed along as Taylor Swift herself sang his mother’s favorite song.
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When she wrapped up, the pop star joked and said, “Alright, I want to talk about the fact that when I wrote this song, I never in my life imagined that I’d be asked to play it at a wedding. I just want to make that clear. But what Max and Kenya want, they get!” The whole room cracked up.
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The entire family appreciated Taylor Swift’s kindness– once they got over the shock of her surprise, of course!
REMEMBER WHEN TAYLOR SWIFT CRASHED MY SISTER’S WEDDING pic.twitter.com/Kpu65vn2mt
– Ashley (@x_iceberg) June 4, 2016
Best weekend ever. #KenyaBelieveIt pic.twitter.com/xaTAxjV34B
– Ashley (@x_iceberg) June 5, 2016
So Taylor swift showed up to my cousins wedding… 😳 #Surprised pic.twitter.com/98yDtmg7kH
– Gage Simmons (@Gage_Simmons) June 4, 2016
By the end, they were all singing along, laughing, and having an amazing time — just what Mom would have wanted.
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Watch the performance down below and, if Swift’s kindness warmed your heart, be sure to share this with your friends!
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