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Joanna Gaines dumps fans to rush to Taylor Swift concert

The Fixer Upper star rushed to see the Anti Hero singer

Senior Editor
April 24, 2023

Joanna Gaines, the beloved Fixer Upper star, demonstrated that she is a die-hard Taylor Swift fan, as she made a whirlwind exit from the High Point Furniture Market to attend the sensational Eras tour

The 44-year-old had been at the famous trade show in High Point, North Carolina, participating in a keynote panel series called "Designing a Business You Love" on April 22. 

Although the mom-of-five had taken part in a meet-and-greet with fans earlier in the day, she made a swift exit from the event, escorted by security, to catch Taylor Swift's concert. 

A few hours later, Joanna shared her favorite moments from the unforgettable Eras Tour, which took place in Houston, Texas. 

The Magnolia founder wasted no time, hopping on a plane straight from High Point to the concert venue.

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While some fans may have been disappointed by Joanna's absence at the meet-and-greet, her devotion to Taylor Swift is undeniable. 

The Eras Tour has been a massive pop culture moment in 2023, grossing $591million in ticket revenue and dominating social media feeds. 

With over 69,000 fans attending the kick-off show, it became the most-attended U.S. concert by a female performer.

Joanna’s admiration for Swift goes beyond this concert. She and her husband Chip shared a memorable story on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon about their encounter with the "Anti-Hero" singer at the Time100 event in 2019. 

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Joanna recounted: "Taylor Swift rolls in, she kind of catches eye contact with, I thought, me, but Jo swears to this day it was her, and she goes like this to us.”

"But we both thought it was for sure someone behind us," She says, noting that she and her husband both looked over their shoulder to see who Taylor was looking at, because they didn't believe it was them.

In a previous interview with Variety, Joanna shared her excitement when Taylor sent her a copy of her new album, "Midnights," along with other goodies. 

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The Gaines family's Swifties, including Joanna and her daughters Ella, 16, and Emmie, 12, went wild over the thoughtful gifts. 

"We've got the hoodie and the sweats, and it's like every other week," said Gaines, revealing the family's rotation system for the prized possessions.

As the Magnolia mogul put it, "All I'm saying is yes, I love her new album, 'Midnights.' I think she is a genius."

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