Taylor Swift releases new 'Ready For It' version for NBC Olympics promo amid rumors of Paris visit

By Shreeja Das
Published on : 03:27 PST, Jul 28, 2024

Taylor Swift might make a stop in Paris during the European leg of her Eras Tour this month (Vittorio Zunino Celotto/TAS24/Getty Images )

PARIS, FRANCE: Taylor Swift has reportedly added her voice to the chorus of A-list celebrities rallying behind Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a new version of her hit song 'Ready For It'.

The network enlisted Swift to lend her music to another promo just a day after Beyonce energized viewers with a spirited hype video during NBC's broadcast of the opening ceremony.

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MILAN, ITALY - JULY 13: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO BOOK COVERS. Taylor Swift performs onstage during — Taylor Swift has thrown her support behind Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics (Vittorio Zunino Celotto/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management )

Taylor Swift ready for the Paris Olympics with emotional video tribute

Over the weekend, the singer captioned on her Instagram Story on July 27, "So ready to scream at my TV cheering for these athletes."

The video, set to Swift's hit song, featured emotional appearances from stars like LeBron James, Noah Lyles, and Sha'Carri Richardson, the promo included a live rendition of the track from Swift's 'Reputation' album, captured during her 2023 Eras Tour.

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NBC tapped Swift to provide the soundtrack for a promo video, which dropped July 27 (NBC) — NBC tapped Swift to provide the soundtrack for a promo video, which dropped on July 27 (NBC)

"Are you guys ready for it?" she asked at the video's end.

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Naturally, Swift's friend Simone Biles also made an appearance in the clip.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 16: Gold medalist Simone Biles of the United States celebrates on t — The clip, which featured Simone Biles, featured a new live version of her song, 'Ready For It' (Getty Images)

This comes as rumors swirl that the 14-time Grammy winner might make a stop in Paris during the European leg of her Eras Tour this month.

With several days off in the next two weeks, including August 11, when the Closing Ceremony will take place, fans are hopeful.

Taylor Swift's strong ties to Team USA and Simone Biles

Swift has strong connections to Team USA, especially with the women's gymnastics team and Simone Biles.

In 2021, she honored Biles after the gymnast withdrew from several events at the Tokyo Olympics.

Biles responded on social media, "I'm crying, how special. I love you @taylorswift13."

I’m crying 🥺🤍 how special. I love you @taylorswift13 https://t.co/px9RXtKHNI
— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) August 3, 2021

Swift replied, "I cried watching YOU. I feel so lucky to have gotten to watch you all these years, but this week was a lesson in emotional intelligence and resilience. We all learned from you. Thank you."

I cried watching YOU. I feel so lucky to have gotten to watch you all these years, but this week was a lesson in emotional intelligence and resilience. We all learned from you. Thank you. https://t.co/VQxyeEf0mJ
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) August 3, 2021

The 'Love Story' singer also cheered on Biles' teammates, Suni Lee and Jade Carey, as they stepped up during Biles' mental health struggles.

Swift's connection to the Olympics dates back to 2008 when NBC invited her to perform at the Beijing Games.

Fifteen years ago, Team USA athletes and NBC chose Swift's 'Fearless' track 'Change' to feature in highlight reels and commercials according to USA Today.

Swift even recorded a special version of the music video for the 2008 Summer Games, where red, white, and blue lights illuminated the young star as various Olympic games and athletes were projected onto her guitar amps and walls.

Beijing 2008 (Olympics.com) — Taylor Swift's connection to the Olympics dates back to the Beijing Games in 2008 (Olympics.com)

"I wrote the song 'Change' as an underdog story. It's kind of crazy to think that the Olympics chose this as one of the songs to play during the Olympic Games," Swift told The Boot at the time.

She added, "That blew my mind because what I wrote this song about was being on a small record label. When you're at a record label that had 12 employees, you have to work harder to get on major tours."