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The Alaska State Capitol is seen on May 18, 2026. (Photo by Claire Stremple/Alaska Beacon)
Under a new law, Alaska boroughs and cities will be able to offer property tax breaks to first-time homebuyers, new trailer parks and homeowners who convert short-term rentals into long-term rentals.
Those breaks and more are included in House Bill 13, which became law this week after Gov. Mike Dunleavy declined to veto it. Eight other bills also became law without the governor’s signature.
The new laws:
- mandate that foster children receiving psychiatric treatment receive a court hearing within one week if they’re detained;
- require specific education for deaf children;
- allow Alaskans to bet on the amount of snow that falls on a particular spot;
- enable a variety of out-of-state medical providers to work in Alaska;
- update the rules for the Legislature’s ethics investigations;
- establish permanent directors for the state’s big-game hunting board and its board of dental examiners;
- renew and extend a tax credit for commercial fishermen and processors;
- and expand the state’s agricultural tax credit to non-food growers like flower farms and hay farms (but not marijuana), as well as farmers who are registered as S corporations.
The largest of the new laws, House Bill 110, was written by Rep. Andrew Gray, D-Anchorage, to include a licensing compact that allows out-of-state social workers to practice in Alaska and meet a demand for services.
In the Senate, it was amended with four other licensing compacts — ones covering psychologists, physician assistants, doctors and emergency medical service workers. Under the terms of these multi-state compacts, someone who is licensed in one compact state can practice in other states.
The compacts give Alaska a bonus in the scoring for grants offered under a new multibillion-dollar federal program, but they could reduce the number of practitioners who live in Alaska year-round because they would more easily allow people to live outside Alaska but work here.
A similar nursing compact failed to pass the Legislature this year.
The pace of gubernatorial action is unusually fast and concentrated this year.
Legislators are meeting in special session, and under the Alaska Constitution, the governor has “fifteen days, Sundays excepted” to act on a bill if it is sent to him while the Legislature is in session.
In addition, lawmakers have deliberately transmitted bills to the governor on a concentrated schedule that would allow them to hold veto override votes during the special session.
The bills approved Monday include six from the House and three from the Senate.
The Senate bills were not due back until Thursday, but the governor sent letters to the Senate Secretary’s office saying that he will allow them to become law without his signature.
Two other bills have due dates Thursday. One would reduce public disclosure for some Alaska Native corporations, and another would increase regulations on businesses that provide home care for the elderly.
Twenty-five bills are due back from the governor next week.
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The Academy of Country Music has announced the list of special honorees set to be recognized at the 19th ACM Honors, taking place this summer in Nashville.
The 2026 ceremony will once again unite members of the country music community to celebrate a wide range of artists, songwriters, industry leaders, and projects on Wednesday, August 19 at The Pinnacle, marking another year of the “Country Music Industry’s Favorite Night.” Celebrations will include unforgettable performances and tributes to legendary artists and industry members.
Returning for her sixth year as host is four-time ACM Award winner Carly Pearce, who will be joined for the first time by co-host and three-time ACM Award winner, Parker McCollum.
Honorees for this year’s event will include Bill Anderson, Brett James, C2C: Country to Country, The Carter Family, Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves, Paramount + Hit Television Series: “Landman”, Leslie Fram, Mike Curb and Scott Zolke.
ACM Songwriter of the Year Jessie Jo Dillon and ACM Artist-Songwriter of the Year Ella Langley, who were previously announced as 2026 honorees, will also be celebrated during the evening, along with other industry and studio recording award winners that are set to be announced the week of July 6.
Additionally, two awards will be presented posthumously, one to the legendary The Carter Family and the other to songwriter Brett James, who passed away on September 18, 2025.
ACM A-List subscribers and ACM Members will have access to a special pre-sale to purchase tickets for the 19th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® HONORS™ before the general public. This pre-sale begins Wednesday, June 24 at 10:00 AM CT.
To gain this early access, fans must sign up for the ACM A-List free email newsletter. From there, a code will be sent that will grant access to purchase tickets in advance of the public on-sale.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 10:00 AM CT on Friday, June 26 through AXS.
Special Award Honorees:
ACM POET’S AWARD – Brett James and The Carter Family will each be honored posthumously with the ACM Poet’s Award. This award recognizes a Country Music songwriter whose work has had an enduring impact on shaping the Country Music genre with exceptional lyrical and musical contributions.
Brett James’ prolific songwriting and producing career includes working with the top names in Country Music, with 79 career entries on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. The four-time ACM Awards nominee has written hits for Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Billy Ray Cyrus, Kenny Chesney, Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts, Dierks Bentley, Brantley Gilbert and more. James also won a GRAMMY for Best Country Song as a co-writer on Carrie Underwood’s classic hit “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” is a two-time ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year, and was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2020. His impressive music catalog and relationships with the top names in Nashville have made a lasting impression on both the creative and business side of the industry.
The Carter Family, also known as “The First Family of Country Music,” is known for pioneering the sound of Country Music as we know it today. The Carter Family, which includes A.P. Carter, Sara Carter and Maybelle Carter, was discovered by a talent scout at the 1927 Bristol Sessions and quickly rose to prominence with their unique harmonies and guitar sound that became the backbone of modern day Country Music. They were the first group to record commercially produced Country Music, with hits including “Keep on the Sunny Side,” “Wildwood Flower,” “I’m Thinking To-Night of My Blue Eyes,” and more. The Carter Family has previously won ACM’s Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award, as well as received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2005 GRAMMY Awards and was the first group to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1970. The Carter Family trailblazed the foundation of Country Music and their influence has established them as key architects of the genre.
Previous ACM Poet’s Award recipients include, Bill Anderson, Clint Black, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Rodney Crowell, Dean Dillon, Kye Fleming, Merle Haggard, Tom T. Hall, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith, Kris Kristofferson, Loretta Lynn, Mac McAnally, Willie Nelson, K.T. Oslin, Buck Owens, Eddie Rabbitt, Fred Rose, Don Schlitz, Billy Joe Shaver, Shel Silverstein, Sonny Throckmorton, Shania Twain, Cindy Walker, and Hank Williams, among others.
ACM INTERNATIONAL AWARD – C2C: Country to Country will be honored with the ACM International Award, inspired by Jim Reeves. This award is presented to a Country Music artist, group or industry leader for outstanding efforts in expanding Country Music’s influence worldwide.
C2C: Country to Country, is widely recognized as Europe’s biggest Country Music festival, spanning multiple cities including London, Glasgow, Manchester, Berlin and Rotterdam as well as past editions in Belfast and Dublin. The festival’s 2026 headliners included Country Music icons Brooks & Dunn, Zach Top and Keith Urban, with previous headliners including the likes of Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Old Dominion, Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Little Big Town, Kacey Musgraves, Reba McEntire, Eric Church and more.
C2C’s commitment to Europe’s Country Music fans and trailblazing a path for Country Music artists to bring their work to international audiences has been invaluable to the growth of the genre and further cementing it as a global genre.
Past recipients of the ACM International Award include Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Alan Jackson, Lady A, Kacey Musgraves, Dolly Parton, Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift, and Keith Urban, among others.
ACM FILM AWARD – Paramount + Hit Television Series: “Landman”, will be honored with the ACM Film Award, inspired by Tex Ritter, which honors a television series, television movie, or feature film released within the past calendar year that prominently showcases Country Music.
“Landman” is Taylor Sheridan’s hit Paramount+ television series starring Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Sam Elliott, Jacob Lofland and Demi Moore. Set deep in the oilfields of Texas, the drama explores the ups and downs of the oil business, family dynamics, wealth and power. The show’s rich soundtrack and official playlist includes Country and Americana hits as well as original songs created for the show, with featured artists including George Strait, Tyler Childers, Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, Flatland Cavalry, Parker McCollum, Lainey Wilson, Luke Grimes, Zach Bryan and more.
Past recipients of the ACM Film Award include “A Star Is Born,” “Country Strong,” “Nashville,” “O Brother, Where Art Thou?,” “Sweet Dreams,” “Twisters,” and “Walk The Line” among others.
ACM ICON AWARD – Bill Anderson and Mike Curb will each be honored with the ACM Icon Award, inspired by Cliffie Stone, which honors a Country Music artist, duo/group, or industry leader whose multifaceted contributions across songwriting, recording, production, touring, film, television, literary works and philanthropic efforts have positively impacted the Country Music genre and community.
Known as “Whisperin’ Bill,” Bill Anderson rose to fame in the late 1950s with writing the song “City Lights,” which was first performed by Ray Price and quickly became a massive number one hit. He went on to become one of Country Music’s most successful songwriters and artists, with songwriting credits including George Strait’s “Give It Away,” Brad Paisley and Allison Krauss’ “Whiskey Lullaby,” Kenny Chesney’s “A Lot of Things Different,” and more. He won an ACM Award in 2007 for co-writing “Give It Away,” and was the first recipient of the prestigious ACM Poet’s Award in 2008. Other accolades over the course of his remarkable career include multiple GRAMMY nominations and inductions into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and the longest-standing member of the Grand Ole Opry. Beyond songwriting and performing, Anderson is also known for being an acclaimed author, television personality and radio personality, bringing Country Music to wider audiences and influencing multiple generations of Country Music artists, songwriters and fans.
Mike Curb is an acclaimed producer and songwriter, as well as the founder and owner of Curb Records, a powerhouse independent record label. Since entering the music industry in the 1960s, Curb has worked with the likes of Tim McGraw, LeAnn Rimes, Lyle Lovett, Wynonna Judd, Rodney Atkins, Lee Brice, Dylan Scott, Kelsey Hart, Hank Williams Jr., Jo Dee Messina and more. As a songwriter, he has co-written hits and themes for countless major films and television series, including films starring Clint Eastwood, Jimmy Stewart, Frank Sinatra, Jack Nicholson, Mike Myers, Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow and more. Outside of music, Curb has served as the Lieutenant Governor of California and established the Mike Curb Foundation, which provides funds to support music education, preserve historical music sites, aid homelessness initiatives and more. He has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a star on the Music City Walk of Fame and was elected to the ACM Board of Directors in 1991 and served for multiple years. Through his longtime record label work, public service and commitment to bringing Country Music to screens with some of the biggest stars in the world, Curb’s versatile contributions have solidified his legacy.
Past recipients of the ACM Icon Award include, Alabama, Brooks & Dunn, Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, Eric Church, Charlie Daniels, Mike Dungan, Joe Galante, Merle Haggard, Emmylou Harris, Alan Jackson, George Jones, The Judds, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Charley Pride, George Strait, Conway Twitty, Ben Vaughn, Hank Williams, Trisha Yearwood, and Dwight Yoakam, among others.
ACM SPIRIT AWARD – Kacey Musgraves will be honored with the ACM Spirit Award. Inspired by 20-time ACM Award recipient Merle Haggard, this award is presented to an honoree that exemplifies Merle’s dedication to Country Music and passion for storytelling through music and performance.
Middle of Nowhere, the sixth studio album from 7x time ACM Award winner Kacey Musgraves, is made for two-stepping. The collection draws from a love of Texas dancehall classics, humorous takes on the human condition, and the space where traditional Country borders many sounds including Norteño and Zydeco. Fresh yet familiar, and classically Kacey: honest, fearless, immersive, and always ready to wink at life’s twists and turns. Middle of Nowhere debuted at #1 on the Top Album Chart, with Musgraves’ biggest sales week to date. The album follows 2024’s Deeper Well, which launched a sold-out global tour and earned Musgraves a Grammy Award for Best Country Song with its acclaimed single, “The Architect.”
In 2023, Musgraves earned her first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 with “I Remember Everything,” her duet with Zach Bryan. The song became the first country duet in nearly 40 years to top the chart since Islands in the Stream by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, and went on to win a Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance. With that win, Musgraves became the first artist to receive Grammy Awards for Best Country Album, Best Country Song, Best Country Solo Performance, and Best Country Duo/Group Performance.
Over the course of her career, Musgraves has earned eight Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for Golden Hour. She has been recognized by Time as one of its Women of the Year, honored with the Vanguard Award at the GLAAD Media Awards, celebrated by Billboard’s Women in Music and Variety’s Power of Women, received the Songwriter Icon Award from the National Music Publishers’ Association, and was the subject of the comprehensive Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit, Kacey Musgraves: All of the Colors.
Previous recipients of the ACM Spirit Award include Cody Johnson, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Charlie Daniels, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, and Chris Stapleton.
ACM SERVICE AWARD – Scott Zolke will be honored with the ACM Service Award, inspired by Mae Boren Axton. This award recognizes a Country Music artist, duo/group, or industry leader that has served the Academy of Country Music.
Scott Zolke is one of the entertainment industry’s most respected attorneys. As a partner at Loeb & Loeb LLP, he has represented a variety of television, media, radio, sports and music clients, including the Academy of Country Music.
Recently, Zolke represented ACM in negotiations with Amazon Prime Video, securing a multi-year renewal agreement for the ACM Awards to exclusively livestream on the platform. Zolke’s guidance and dedication to ACM throughout the process was key to the groundbreaking deal, which continues to elevate the ACM Awards’ presence and viewership globally.
Past recipients of the ACM Service Award include Lori Badgett, Mickey Christensen, Chris Christensen, Eddie Miller, RAC Clark, Duane Clark, Bill Mayne, and Charlie Cook.
ACM LIFTING LIVES AWARD – Eric Church will be honored with the ACM Lifting Lives Award, honoring the contributions of Gary Haber, known as a business manager and past president of ACM Lifting Lives. This award is presented to a Country Music artist, duo/group, or industry professional who is devoted to improving lives through the power of music, has a generosity of spirit, and is committed to serving others. It is voted on by the ACM Lifting Lives Board of Directors.
Eric Church is receiving the ACM Lifting Lives Award for his immense support of others throughout his career and his notable contributions to large-scale disaster relief fundraising and rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Helene.
Church’s Helene efforts started with the Concert for Carolina that he co-organized with Luke Combs, then donating all royalties from “Darkest Hour,” and he remains active in helping NC rebuild after identifying there was a gap of support in the community following the devastation. His charitable fund – Chief Cares – was created in 2013 to serve those in need and strengthen communities through compassion, action, and long-term investment. Through Chief Cares, Eric is currently helping North Carolina rebuild with a housing initiative (Blue Haven) to build rent-free, mortgage-free homes to restore the community. Additionally, he has given millions in support, including helping orphanages in Nepal, relief efforts in Haiti, and humane society no-kill shelters.He has supported ACM Lifting Lives directly, participating in the 2021 Ad Council and COVID Collaborative public service advertisement (PSA) during the 56th ACM Awards.
Past recipients of this award are: Jelly Roll, Luke Bryan, Troy Vollhoffer, Dwight Wiles, Paul Barnabee, Ross Copperman, Lady A, Gayle Holcomb, Darius Rucker, Dolly Parton, and Carrie Underwood.
ACM LIFT EVERY VOICE AWARD – Leslie Fram will be honored with the ACM Lift Every Voice Award. This award is presented to a Country Music artist, duo/group, industry leader or affiliate/partner who plays a pivotal role in elevating underrepresented voices throughout the Country Music genre, transcending demographics and geography.
Throughout her career at CMT, Fram has challenged industry norms, championed emerging talent, and created platforms that have transformed opportunities for women and diverse artists across the genre. Recognizing that women were not being adequately represented in Country Music, Fram launched CMT’s Next Women of Country franchise in 2013 with the goal of making CMT “a vehicle to support these artists on all of our platforms” and provide opportunities for performers who often lacked access to tours, exposure, and industry support. The initiative has since helped amplify the careers of artists including Maren Morris, Kelsea Ballerini, Mickey Guyton, Ashley McBryde, Brittney Spencer, and many others.
Fram’s advocacy extends far beyond gender equity. As a co-founder of Change the Conversation, Nashville Music Equality, and Equal Access, she has worked to create greater opportunities for people of color both on stage and within executive leadership. Under her leadership, CMT also launched Equal Play, a groundbreaking commitment to equal representation of male and female artists across its music platforms. Reflecting on that work, Fram has said, “We had to ask ourselves, ‘What more can we do?’” and challenged her team not to wait for artists to find them, but to actively seek out and champion voices that help move the format forward.
Just as importantly, Fram has dedicated herself to mentorship and cultivating the next generation of industry leaders. She has often cited Nashville’s culture of support and her belief that “a little encouragement goes a long way,” making herself available to mentor artists, executives, and advocates who are helping shape a more inclusive future for the genre.
For more than a decade, Leslie Fram has used her platform, influence, and leadership to ensure that Country Music better reflects the breadth of talent and perspectives within its community. Her commitment to creating space for all voices to be heard and to actively opening doors for those who have too often been left outside them. This embodies the spirit and purpose of the ACM Lift Every Voice Award.
Past Recipients of the award are: BRELAND, Shannon Sanders, and Rissi Palmer.
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It all started in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Then it moved onto a muddy field in February against Sudbury Town in England – and eventually to facing Lionel Messi and playing every minute of a World Cup. My mentality was always the same: the tunnel mentality. When you get in the tunnel, you have a couple of minutes of calm before the storm. You have to go down deep inside and create an unshakable confidence. Someone chose you to be there, so while it’s easy to think “I’m going to get crushed,” sometimes, you have to convince yourself that you belong. At the 2010 World Cup, Bob Bradley was masterful at picking the right guys for the right situations. He knew that a good team does have all the same characters; it’s full of different ones. He knew which characters were needed at the right time. Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a character. I had no fear because I had gone through the hardest parts of my journey to get in the position where he could pick me. When you enter a career from the back of the line like I did, from Wisconsin, I had to fight to belong on the field from the time I was 17 or 18 years old. And at that age, you’re also trying to prove to yourself that you are good enough. What I learned through standing in those tunnels throughout my career is that while you line up opposite your adversaries and wait for the referee to come out, there’s a lull – a calm before the storm. That’s where the tunnel mentality comes into play. This also applies to all walks of life. If you’re walking into an interview for a job you’ve dreamed of, you’ve worked your ass off to get to that moment. For me, it was the tunnel. I’ve lined up opposite Lionel Messi, Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo – the best of the best. When it’s time to go to battle, you have to go deep inside and create the savagery and confidence necessary to make sure you are unshakable. It requires a lot of hyping yourself up. The First Moment When I got to Watford in 2004, I played two seasons in the Championship. There were some very good players in that league, and I got to play at Anfield in the FA Cup, as well. We got promoted to the Premier League in 2006, though, and the first time I looked over at the tunnel and thought, “Here we go,” was against Manchester United in our third league game of the season. It was at home at Vicorage Road, a 20,000-seat stadium. I was vice captain that year and later became the club captain. Not only is it a new league and better competition, but it’s also more responsibility. We were waiting in the tunnel for the United team, which was full of international stars. Edwin van der Sar was in goal. Paul Scholes and Michael Carrick were in midfield. On the wings for United were Ryan Giggs and Ronaldo. I saw the Manchester United badge on the jerseys, and thought, OK, you’re in the Prem now, big boy. You ready to go?” It’s very easy to look at Ronaldo and think, “Oh my gosh, he is that good-looking.” But my tunnel mentality kept me focused. Here are the two key steps to that mentality: 1. Gain Confidence The question I asked myself: How are you going to be the best version of you? And no one knew that better than I did. For me, it was to gain an immense level of confidence. I took confidence in the fact that someone believed that I could go out there in front of these people and play well – so I should too. 2. Work Ethic I always say, work on what you’re really good at in the light, and work on what you’re not so good at in the dark. For me, the light was very simple. My job was to win the ball and give it to somebody better than me. I had two rules to do that. I could be wiry and get in front of attackers, handchecking them and putting off that player’s first touch. In those moments, I imagine myself coming in as my best and winning those challenges. I always had the mentality of, “I get to do this.” I got to go out and kick Ronaldo. I went out and tested Rooney’s tenacity. I tested Didier Drogba in the air for 90 minutes. Do you know how many people would stand in line for that opportunity, would give their left leg for it? I’m going to go out there with purpose and confidence. It’s really easy to go into the idea of, “How are we going to beat these guys?” I always did my best to get my mind into a place where I could walk out under control and feel empowered. I think we’re missing that in the development side of the game, working on the stuff you’re not great at, whether it’s physical or mental. If you focus on that, when you get to those moments of light, you better be refined, you better be ready. Thrown Into The Fire With The USA My first start for the U.S. national team was against Lionel Messi and Argentina at the 2007 Copa América. That summer also included the Gold Cup, which saw me on the bench, so the second team was in action at that tournament. I played Messi when he was still No. 19. My job was to mark Hernán Crespo, who at the time was one of the best goalscorers in the world. In midfield, Juan Roman Riquelme was pulling the strings. It was a star-studded lineup. At the end of the day, like, if you don’t believe that you belong there and you can’t figure out how to convince yourself that you do, your performances will never be good. I was someone who really loved stepping into those environments as a renegade spirit. You will always know who the strongest and fastest players are at the highest level, but who can keep their mind right when it’s chaotic? Who can stay calm? I had this ability to stand in that tunnel and be the same player, whether I’m playing in front of two people or 100,000. I truly put a lot of mental effort into getting to that point.Latest Sports News from FOX Sports
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Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance during the Tight Ends & Friends concert in Nashville on Tuesday night, treating fans to a special performance alongside Lainey Wilson.
For the second year in a row, the event hosted by Tight End University took place in Music City, this time at The Pinnacle. It promised a “one-of-a-king celebration featuring surprise musical guests, live entertainment, and appearances from some of football’s biggest stars.” It’s safe to say that they delivered on that.
The night featured performances from Dan + Shay, Chase Rice, Jon Pardi, Nate Smith, Mitchell Tenpenny, Brett Young, The War and Treaty and more. Kane Brown was set to take the stage as well, but unfortunately pulled out at the last minute due to an injury. Plus, several current and former NFL players including Travis Kelce, George Kittle and Greg Olsen also made appearances.
By far the most memorable portion of the evening came during the final performance when Lainey Wilson took the stage and introduced her friend, Taylor Swift, who attended in support of Kelce, her soon-to-be-husband.
The country act told the packed room of fans that she remembers the very first year she attended CMA Fest as a fan, watching an act on the Riverfront Stage perform to a small crowd. Even back then she admits she knew she saw potential in 16-year-old Taylor Swift.
“She was 16, I was 14, and there was 30 people there. Four of the 30 was me, my momma, my daddy and my sister,” Wilson recalled. “I knew watching that day that it was something really, really special and it has been so cool to see what she has done. She is just as kind as she is talented…Yall welcome to the stage, my friend Taylor Swift.”
The global superstar stepped onto the stage donning a black asymmetrical strapless gown with a silver fringe trip, earning a roar of cheers from the audience. She prompted even more excitement when revealing that she and Wilson would be teaming up to fulfill a “very special request” by a “very special tight end,” whom she then named as George Kittle, co-founder of TEU alongside Kelce and former tight-end Greg Olsen.
She asked the band, “Do you wanna do ‘Love Story’?”
From there, Swift took on the first verse, leading the charge of the loud sing-along and Wilson delivered the second verse before coming together on the chorus. The 14-time GRAMMY winner even took the opportunity to flash her stunning engagement ring as she sang “He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring,” during the iconic chorus of the 2008 hit.
“Thank you for everything tonight,” Swift told the crowd before she and Wilson made their way off the stage.
The Tight End & Friends memorable event took place as the opening night ceremony of their annual three-day training camp in the offseason as a way to unite current and former tight ends together to train, study and collaborate.
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