The Grammy Awards are the biggest night in music. Every year, fans wait to see if Taylor Swift will take the stage. She is known for her incredible performances and many award wins. However, the 2026 ceremony will look different. Despite many online theories, Swift is not on the lineup this year. Her absence has caused a lot of talk among fans and industry experts who expected her to appear.
Grammys producer calls Taylor Swift’s performance speculation a ‘full-circle rumor’
In a recent interview with HITS Daily Double, Grammy executive producer Ben Winston cleared up the confusion. He spoke directly about the reports claiming Taylor Swift would perform. Winston revealed that these stories were not based on facts. Instead, he called the situation a “full-circle rumor.”
Winston explained that the rumors actually started with HITS Daily Double themselves. The outlet had previously published a “HITS List” that included Swift as a potential performer. This small mention was picked up by other news sites and social media users. Eventually, it became a massive global story. Winston pointed out the irony of being asked about the performance by the very same outlet that invented the rumor in their own office.
According to the source, there were never any actual plans for Swift to take the stage in 2026. The producer was very blunt about the situation. He expressed frustration that he had to answer questions about something that was “made up.” This confirms that the news of her performance was just a cycle of digital gossip.
Furthermore, Swift is not a nominee this year. Her most recent work fell outside the official eligibility period. Usually, the Grammys focus on artists who are currently up for awards. Because she is not in the race for trophies this time, there is less reason for her to be part of the show’s production. While fans are disappointed, the reality is simple: the rumors were never true. The 2026 Grammys will go on without Swift, focusing instead on this year’s top nominees.
Originally reported by Samridhi Goel for RealityTea.
