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On March 17, 2025, the iHeartRadio Music Awards honored Taylor Swift's Eras Tour with the Tour of the Century award. The recognition comes on the second anniversary of the tour's opening night in Glendale, Arizona.
Although the singer did not attend the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, she accepted the award through a video message, where she spoke about the challenges and joys of the globally record-breaking tour. Take a look at the message below:
Per E! News, the beloved singer stated in the message,
"I really can't tell you how much this means to me because I accept this on behalf of all my 12 mates, all my fellow performers, my band, everyone who toured with us. People often say that sometimes the greatest challenges in life end up being something you're so proud of, or end up being the most gratifying feeling in the end, if you can rise to the occasion. And this tour was absolutely the most challenging thing I've ever done in my life."
She added,
"And the only reason I was able to take on those challenges, among others—the ambition of the production, the length of the show, the amount of shows, all the different countries we played in—that's all because the fans. It blows my mind. I'm never going to stop being grateful for it, and I appreciate this more than you know."
The Eras Tour ran from March 2023 to December 2024. It became the highest-grossing tour in history, earning over $2 billion in ticket sales and spanning 149 shows across 22 countries, reports revealed. Fans believe that the 2025 iHeartRadio Tour of the Century award is a well-suited tribute to arguably one of the most impactful tours of the global music industry.
Fans react excitedly as Taylor Swift's Eras Tour gets named Tour of the Century
Pop Base took to its official X (formerly Twitter) handle to share:
"Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour has been honored with Tour of the Century at the #iHeartAwards2025."
Fans quickly weighed in on the post's comment section as they shared their thoughts over Taylor's win. Below are what some of them had to comment:
"Mother collected that infinity stone and kept it moving", declared a fan.
"How can you declare this, we’re only 25% of the way in", noted another.
"Wow, that's amazing news! Taylor Swift truly deserves the recognition for her incredible talent and dedication. Which era of the tour was your favorite? Let's celebrate her well-deserved win together!", penned a third.
"Huge congratulations to Taylor Swift! Her iconic Eras Tour has just been named Tour of the Century at the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025. This award is a testament to Swift's dedication to her craft, her captivating stage presence, and the unparalleled connection she shares with her fans, known as Swifties.", shared a fourth.
Others also chimed in:
"Tour of the history of the universe", reacted a netizen.
"Incredible thank you speech! She will never take all of the credit. She truly appreciates everyone including her fans", lauded another.
"Stealing the show. Well done, Taylor swift", opined a third.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour was a three-and-a-half-hour spectacle that took audiences on a journey through her musical career. It featured multiple set changes, choreography, and a rotating setlist with surprise songs at every stop.
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