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    Taylor Swift asks NJ teen to country music awards

    Associated Press – Sat, Feb 25, 2012 2:10 PM PST
    In this Feb. 19, 2012 photo, Taylor Swift arrives at the premiere of the animated feature film "The Lorax" in Universal City, Calif. Taylor Swift has a date for the Academy of Country Music awards. The country star asked a fan, Kevin McGuire of Somerdale, N.J., to the awards show. McGuire is 18 and has leukemia (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)

    SOMERDALE, N.J. (AP) — Taylor Swift has a date for the Academy of Country Music awards.

    The country star asked a fan, Kevin McGuire of Somerdale, N.J., to the awards show. McGuire is 18 and has leukemia. His sister had started a campaign on Facebook to get Swift to go with him to his prom.

    Swift writes in a Facebook post of her own that she can't make it to the prom, but that she'd like for McGuire to accompany her to the awards ceremony April 1 in Las Vegas. She is nominated for three awards.

    A spokesman for Swift confirms that she wrote the post. A post on the Facebook page for McGuire thanks her for the invitation. His sister did not immediately return a message seeking comment.

     

    198 comments

    • Queen B
      Queen B  •  Englewood, Colorado  •  2 months ago
      She is such a sweet old fashon girl in her own way. Mom and Dad should be very thankful She had good upbringing I just pray that her popularty does not go to her head. Remember where you come from Taylor and you'll be just fine.
    • Rebecca
      Rebecca  •  Hanover, Michigan  •  3 months ago
      what a great story. Taylor, you are a wonderful person with a heart of gold!
      • A Yahoo! User 3 months ago
        Heart of gold may #$%$...keep believing that! All about her and good PR so you keep buying her #$%$ records. Money money money!
    • Derek Zoolander
      Derek Zoolander  •  Ventura, California  •  3 months ago
      very,very cool thing to do
    • Piggy
      Piggy  •  3 months ago
      Well that, it seems, is a nice thing to do.
    • Beach Luv'n Fool
      Beach Luv'n Fool  •  Charlotte, North Carolina  •  3 months ago
      Awesome and heartfelt gesture by Taylor. Thanks for being a real person and for taking time for someone that needs it.
      • Ann Marie
        Ann Marie 3 months ago
        The class act would be to go to his prom. Not what is convienent for her. Do waht is right for him!!!!!
      • Joan Bryant
        Joan Bryant 3 months ago
        Liked your Taylor Swift post, i think Taylor really has a heart. She also donated 500.000 to the flood that happened in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville is where it has all happened for her, so it was a way for Taylor to give back. She knew that if she invited him,to her awards show , that it would be a really special thing,and he would always remember this. Joan Bryant-Hollywood,Calif
      • Joan Bryant
        Joan Bryant 3 months ago
        Taylor , Thank you for being a kind person, and showing care for a fan who would never forget the chance he got from you. Thank you for not being stuck on yourself, and that you are a real person. God will bless you for this. Joan Bryant-Hollywod
    • beverly
      beverly  •  3 months ago
      thats nice of her.:)
    • American Post
      American Post  •  Sacramento, California  •  3 months ago
      Pay attention people, that's called class.
    • scorpion452
      scorpion452  •  3 months ago
      Wow that is so sweet! She's so humble and bighearted. I hope he can make it. :)
    • robert
      robert  •  Pensacola, Florida  •  3 months ago
      taylor is a beautiful and talented young lady who obviously has a huge heart. seems all those negative comments come from those that would rather see a trainwreck like brittany or paris or lindsey ? let's all hope that she stays grounded and continues to blossom as one of the finest new entertainers and generous down-to-earth people ever !!!
      • A Yahoo! User 3 months ago
        you have NO idea how the industry works do you. READ my post!
      • Jasmine Johnson
        Jasmine Johnson 3 months ago
        you are so right robert!
    • just me
      just me  •  3 months ago
      Taylor you are one of the 'good people'. And thats what I like about you.......besides your musical talent.
    • GeoDog
      GeoDog  •  Everett, Washington  •  3 months ago
      Totally classy on her part. That's part of the reason she is so popular. Really a down to earth girl. She hasn't let her celebrity status go to her head like so many others.
    • muxz
      muxz  •  3 months ago
      It's one thing to be a beautiful woman but Taylor Swift is pure class. I hope she never loses her grace and goes the slutty/"sexy" route so many in pop eventually take.
      • Tindoor Tailgator
        Tindoor Tailgator 3 months ago
        Muxz, its called - Country & Western - Not Pop - For the Record...or in Taylor's case Record's
      • muxz
        muxz 2 months ago
        Taylor Swift is a pop artist. She's about as country & western as Green Day is punk.
    • H. LeeT
      H. LeeT  •  Las Vegas, Nevada  •  3 months ago
      What a perfect role model she has been!!!
    • Ashantia
      Ashantia  •  3 months ago
      Aww tht is very nice of her. Not too many celebs would do this!!!!!
    • Donna
      Donna  •  3 months ago
      That is so awesome Taylor. U are a very kind person.
    • Mary D
      Mary D  •  Aguanga, California  •  3 months ago
      hey like her or not that's a pretty cool thing to do
    • COOL BREEZ
      COOL BREEZ  •  Huntington Beach, California  •  3 months ago
      What A Sweet Woman ...Cheers to Taylor for this act of kindness :)
    • T Bone
      T Bone  •  3 months ago
      Lucky kid!
    • BETTY
      BETTY  •  Dayton, Ohio  •  3 months ago
      That is such a nice thing to do. I always felt Taylor was way over rated with a good Marketing Person. She has grown and improved her voice in the past few years.
    • James Satterfield
      James Satterfield  •  Atlanta, Georgia  •  3 months ago
      you go gril
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