Taylor Swift’s upcoming show in Houston is a special one as it marks a homecoming for the singer. This is because her mother, Andrea Swift, grew up in Houston and even went to Memorial High School before graduating from the University of Houston. Although her mother left Houston soon after, Swift has visited a few times with her family to visit relatives.
In 2007, Swift reminisced about visiting her aunt and being in awe of The Galleria, which she considered the best shopping experience ever. A few years later, during her 1989 World Tour, she performed at Minute Maid Park in Houston and expressed her love for the city, where her parents tied the knot and her mother completed her college education. Houston has always held a special place in Swift’s heart, and it shows in her performances and fond memories.
In 1989, Houston witnessed the marriage of Andrea and Scott Swift. However, in 2015, Taylor Swift shared with her fans that her mother was diagnosed with cancer. Unfortunately, the disease returned in 2019 and took a severe turn when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2020. The emotional turmoil that Taylor felt was put into her song “Soon You’ll Get Better,” which included The Chicks. Two years prior to this, in 2017, Taylor made a significant contribution to the Houston Food Bank, dedicating it to her mom.
