Raye says she’s ‘so grateful’ to have opened for Taylor Swift’s last London show of her Eras tour as she shares special handwritten note from the megastar
As I delve deeper into this heartfelt narrative, I am truly moved by the courage and resilience of Raye, a British singer who has bravely shared her harrowing experiences with sexual assault. In a world where silence often prevails, Raye’s decision to address this issue in her music is not just a testament to her strength but also a beacon of hope for those who have endured similar traumas.
I am incredibly thankful to have had the opportunity to perform as the opening act at Taylor Swift’s final London concert during her Eras tour at Wembley Stadium. What an unforgettable experience it was!
A 26-year-old musician was among the selected group of five artists who were chosen to warm up for the famous American artist, aged 34, during her tour at Wembley Stadium. This tour spanned five additional sold-out performances from August 15th to August 20th.
On Wednesday, after her impressive show, Raye posted a series of pictures from this month on Instagram, featuring numerous shots of her captivating stage performances and one image of her embracing Taylor.
In the collection of photos, Raye posted a sneak peek at a heartfelt message written by Taylor, expressing her admiration as a big fan of the Escapism artist, and graciously acknowledging Taylor’s agreement to open her concert.
The message read: ‘Raye, I am such a massive fan of yours and have been for years. I can’t believe my luck, that you said ‘yes’ and are joining us for such an important night on The Eras Tour, our last night (in) Wembley! Thank you (from the) bottom of my heart.’
Rachel Agatha Keen, better known as Raye, shared a picture too. The photo showed a closed envelope that bore Taylor’s customized wax seal, initialed ‘T S’.
Raye expressed her gratitude in her post: ‘Thankful for opening for @taylorswift, appreciative of festivals and shows, thankful that people attend our performances now, grateful to be a musician, and thankful Instagram allows me to add more photos to my collection. Sending love.’
In a post on her Instagram Stories, the Brit Award winner expressed gratitude towards Taylor Swift by saying, “Thank you, @taylorswift, for everything. You’re the kindest, most endearing person, and I feel incredibly thankful.”
Raye appeared radiant with enthusiasm following her spectacular performance in a navy dress at the Lollapalooza Music Festival held at Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois, just last week.
The British vocalist was stunningly beautiful in the chic, strapless dress that accentuated her slender silhouette.
She donned a matching navy scarf, complemented by striking silver flower earrings.
British chart-topper and BRIT Award winner, Raye, radiated positivity as she entertained the U.S. audience with her popular tunes.
After Raye became emotionally overwhelmed during her speech at the Capital’s Summertime Ball, she spoke about individuals who have endured sexual violence. In a subtle nod to her own past, she alluded to her personal experiences as well.
At Wembley Stadium’s concert in June, she offered her remarks prior to performing her song titled “Ice Cream Man.”
The tune narrates the experience of Raye, at age 17, who was victimized by a music producer through an unwanted sexual advance, as he inserted his hand inappropriately between her legs.
Raye mentioned that she felt inclined to perform a particular song today, and she wasn’t entirely sure as to the reason behind her choice. However, it could be because she too found personal resonance in singing this very tune.
‘This is a really difficult subject matter. So when I got into the statistics and the statistics were that one in four women and men will will experience some form of sexual violence in their lifetime.’
Raye stated: ‘That equates to a fourth of you here. It means approximately 20,000 people in attendance at this moment can resonate with the lyrics of this song, which astounds me because I am aware that many of us are putting on a brave face, masking our struggles – and not everything is always okay.’
Occasionally, it’s essential to express feelings you’ve kept silent for a long time, and for me, that outlet is through my music. Therefore, I apologize if this song seems melancholic.
At the end of the emotional track Raye said: ‘Thank you for bearing with me. Yeah, it’s a lot.’
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2024-08-22 16:19