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Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer” is officially eligible for #GRAMMYs in 2025.
“One of my favorite things you’ve done was when you supported ‘Cruel Summer’ so much, I ended up starting ‘The Eras’ Tour show with it. For old times’ sake, I’m releasing the live audio from the tour so we can all shriek it in the comfort of our homes and cars plus a brand new remix by [LP Giobbi]. Thank you, so much, forever, wow, just thank you!!!”
Instead of “Cruel Summer,” Swift submitted her single “Anti-Hero.” The tune served as the lead smash from her most recent album of original material, Midnights. It debuted at No. 1 and is now her longest-charting hit on the Hot 100. Swift is likely headed for another nomination in both Record and Song of the Year with the chart-topper, and she’s also submitted the tune for Best Pop Solo Vocal Performance.
Swift didn’t want to compete against herself—either for nominations or votes—so she chose between “Anti-Hero” and “Cruel Summer.” Both would have been serious contenders for the Best Pop Solo Vocal Performance Grammy, but if she focuses on only “Anti-Hero,” it might help voters select that tune as well when voting for bigger categories.
After four years of non-stop asking for Taylor Swift to release “Cruel Summer” as a single, the singer finally gave in and released the song as a single-with two different versions.
“What a truly mind-blowing thing you’ve turned ‘The Eras Tour’ concert film into,” Swift wrote on Instagram shortly after the single’s release on Wednesday.
“I’ve been watching videos of you guys in the theaters dancing and prancing and recreating choreography, creating inside jokes, casting spells, getting engaged, and just generally creating the exact type of joyful chaos we’re known for.
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