Why Was Taylor Swift Wiped Off From Nashville’s Wall of Legends Mural? Here’s the Story

Published 05/19/2025, 9:35 AM EDT

Young Taylor Swift exploded onto the charts with 'Tim McGraw', only 16 years old and winning over souls with her deep country sound. Albums like 'Fearless' and 'Speak Now' sealed her status as Nashville’s superstar, racking up endless awards and breaking records. Her look—wild curls, braided hair, worn-in boots, and lyrics straight from a teenage diary—defined a generation. But as she traded cowboy boots for pop beats, her story took a wild turn off the stage. Somewhere in Music City, a surprising chapter unfolded — one that made fans ask- what really happened to young Taylor Swift’s country crown?

From glittering cowboy boots to Grammy nights, Taylor Swift’s rise in teenage country star to global pop queen feels like a story everyone knows. But in Nashville, where her roots run deep, a mural meant to celebrate that journey took a surprising detour, where her legacy faced a challenge of being wiped away.

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When Taylor Swift vanished from Nashville’s famous Legends Corner mural in 2020, fans were not just shocked—they were furious. Gone was the girl who gave 'Tim McGraw', 'Fearless', and 'Red'. In her place? Brad Paisley. As reported by USA Today, muralist Tim Davis said he had “heard many complaints” about Swift being on the wall since she was “currently focused mainly on pop.” The shift, along with growing complaints, pushed him to take her off the wall, though he hinted at honoring her separately.

Swifties did not let it slide. They lit up X with “YOUNG TAYLOR RAN COUNTRY,” reminding everyone who put country-pop on the map in the modern era. From sparkly cowboy boots to Grammy-winning ballads, young Taylor Swift was Nashville’s sweetheart. Davis admitted some bar hoppers even “spit on her image” but declared he still adored her—and promised a mural just for her. By December 2020, a GoFundMe was launched to celebrate her country roots and '1989'-style reinvention. But Swift’s reach does not stop at music or murals—her influence now seemingly spills over deep into arenas where football, NFL, and entertainment collide.

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As headlines swirl, a new kind of spotlight is shining—one that is less about the stage and more about the gridiron. The 2025 NFL season is suddenly all about Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, and Taylor Swift. This year's schedule might just break the internet… and maybe test fans’ patience too.

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The NFL’s 2025 schedule is loaded with Kansas City Chiefs games, and Taylor Swift’s presence at nearly nine home games is hard to miss. According to Adam Schefter, “If you were sick of Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, and Taylor Swift last year… this year is going to be Chiefs overload.” With Swift regularly spotted in skyboxes, the league is mixing football with celebrity culture, creating both excitement and frustration among fans across the country.

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While many applaud the NFL’s marketing strategy, some viewers worried about viewer fatigue. The Chiefs are set to play seven prime-time games, owning almost half of the league's largest time slots in 2025. This season might reveal if fans can keep up with the nonstop red and gold action—and the ever-present Swiftie effect that has become impossible to ignore.

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Do you thing it was it fair reasoning to replace Taylor Swift’s Nashville Legends Corner mural off? Let us know in the comments!

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Akshaya Deeksha

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Akshaya Deeksha is an Entertainment Writer at NetflixJunkie. With her passion to explore the evolving world of entertainment and her journalistic sense, she specializes in cinematic storytelling and Hollywood developments. Her expertise in lifestyle writing allows her to connect with readers through relatable content.

Edited By: Itti Mahajan

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