Taylor Swift had plenty to say during her 22-minute speech at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, looking back on her decades-long songwriting journey, music career, family, challenges, and biggest joys. Amid it all, the Grammy-winning singer did not forget to take a minute out to praise her presenter, Steven Spielberg, and mention the rising artist Sombr. The Grammy-winning singer appreciated Sombr's songwriting.

And now, Sombr has finally responded to Swift’s words of appreciation.

Not many artists hear Taylor Swift say she is "envious" of their songwriting. But that is exactly what she said during her acceptance speech at the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony while praising Sombr. Shane Michael Boose, better known as Sombr, recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he reflected on the moment and shyly called the compliment an "honor."

“I can’t believe it. That’s crazy. I'm so grateful for her. That's really such an honour,” he said on the show. 

Apart from saying she was envious of Sombr's songwriting, Taylor Swift declared that the singer would top her Spotify Wrapped this year. She even called him the "future" of the music industry while praising his songs. So, it is no surprise, then, that she chose him to perform her songs at one of the biggest moments of her career.

Speaking on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Sombr admitted he felt a lot of pressure after Swift gave him the freedom to choose which songs to perform at the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony. He ultimately picked her 2020 hit 'Cardigan' and 2010 track 'Dear John.' Now, soon after his performance at the event and shows, he headed back to work on his new song.

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For the music video, he collaborated with Obsession actress Inde Navarrette for a show. 

Sombr has teamed up with Inde Navarrette for the music video for his new single, 'My Body Isn't Ready.' This is Navarrette's first-ever appearance in a music video. It also stars Josh Heuston, who recently appeared in the first season of Off Campus. 

The single and its accompanying music video were released on June 26, 2026. The new release adds another feat to what has already been a breakthrough year for Sombr. And fresh off Taylor Swift's glowing endorsement, the rising singer-songwriter appears well on his way to becoming one of music's next big names. 

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