Taylor Swift opened up about a deeply personal experience during her Reputation Stadium Tour, just before performing her powerful song, “Clean.” Sitting at her piano, Taylor began by sharing a story that left the audience stunned and inspired. She said, “I was there for a sexual assault case, and this day a year ago was the day that the jury decided in my favor and said that they believe me.”
The crowd erupted into cheers, showing their support for Taylor’s courage and honesty. She went on to talk about how much it meant to her to be believed by the people around her during that difficult time. You could tell the moment was emotional for her, but she pressed on, delivering a heartfelt and stunning solo piano performance of “Clean.”
Here at Notes Like These, we always love a great Taylor Swift performance, but this one felt particularly powerful. It wasn’t just music—it was a statement of strength and resilience.
This unforgettable moment took place in Tampa, Florida, and was later featured in Miss Americana, Taylor’s first official documentary about her life and career. Fans in the comments section of the video were quick to praise her bravery. One fan wrote, “Continuing to give people strength and hope just by speaking her truth.” Another added, “She’s so strong and such an amazing woman. She didn’t deserve this. We will love her and always be there for her.”
Solo piano performances like these are always some of Taylor’s most moving moments. Luckily for fans, her Reputation Stadium Tour featured a number of stripped-down songs at the piano. Another highlight of the tour was her beautiful piano rendition of “Long Live” from her third studio album, Speak Now.
The song “Clean” was first released on October 27, 2014, as part of Taylor’s fifth studio album, 1989. Co-written and co-produced with Imogen Heap, the track blends synthpop and folk elements in its original version. While it wasn’t released as a single, many critics singled out “Clean” as one of the standout tracks on the album—and over time, it’s become one of the most cherished songs in Taylor’s discography.
Taylor’s live solo piano version of “Clean” offers a raw, emotional take on the song, completely different from the studio version. It’s no wonder the song has inspired so many artists to cover it, including Ryan Adams, Kelly Clarkson, and Sara Bareilles. Clarkson’s emotional rendition of “Clean” on The Kelly Clarkson Show received widespread praise from critics and fans alike.
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