In a long-awaited return to the Academy of Country Music Awards, Taylor Swift took the stage to perform “betty” from her latest album, folklore.
Watch Taylor Swift perform “Betty” live for the first time on the #ACMawards https://t.co/9uaegMB6Mk pic.twitter.com/uTgf7rcA3e
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With a single backlight, Swift shows that she doesn’t need flashing lights and back up dancers in order to shine. Just a girl and her guitar, the stripped-down acoustic version of the song is captivating as it highlights Swift’s flawless vocals. With her playful expressions and renowned capacity for storytelling, Swift leads us along for the ride until “she showed up at [the] party.”
Catch the live performance from the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards below!