10 things Taylor Swift and the Queen City totally have in common
In honor of tonight’s concert at Time Warner Cable Arena, we say: Welcome to Charlotte, Taylor. Let’s be friends.
(1) We generate buzz.
Greetings from Maui! @haimtheband
A photo posted by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Jan 23, 2015 at 5:20pm PST
Starting today, specially marked Hornets branded @CrownRoyal bags will be available in select ABC Stores in NC in celebration of the team’s partnership with Diageo. This marks the team’s first spirits partnership and will enable Hornets fans to celebrate their favorite team through a series of activations during the remainder of the season. Those who decide to participate in the season’s activities are encouraged to do so responsibly. A photo posted by Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) on Mar 23, 2015 at 11:59am PDT
(2) People are fascinated by our exponential, unstoppable growth.
A photo posted by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Nov 14, 2014 at 4:07pm PST
(3) I don’t know about you, but we’re feeling 22.
ST PATRICK’S DAY!!!! #wolfpack #reunion #wusoftball #charlotte #stpatricksday2015 #green #glitter #storm #turnup #worldslargestpubcrawl #richandbennett #rawr #babes A video posted by Emily Chavis (@echavis4) on Mar 16, 2015 at 6:23pm PDT
(4) We have an absurd love of Christmas.
Welcome to McAdenville Christmastown, USA. pic.twitter.com/4Sebawava8
— Kiawah… (@Keys2Tweeting) December 27, 2014
(5) We knew you were trouble when you walked in…
NASCAR Hall of Fame sponsorships fall from $1.5M in 2012 to $110,000 http://t.co/SLNWien7mr pic.twitter.com/uar1fARQQc
— Charlotte Observer (@theobserver) January 28, 2015
(6) We love our cats.
In honor of the #carolinapanthers #keeppounding #gameday #playoffs #panthers #football #sirpurr #badass #wedding A photo posted by Cayce (@mrscaycekirkgonzalez) on Jan 3, 2015 at 1:45pm PST
They’ve come a long way since the hourly cat fights of the past. A video posted by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Feb 28, 2015 at 12:02am PST
(7) We pack a mean #tbt.
#TBT Charlotte 30 years ago! pic.twitter.com/cSRZTLsOIS — Bring Back The Buzz™ (@BringBackTheBuz) May 14, 2015
The last time an album sold as many copies as 1989 did first week, it was 2002, I was 12, and going through my ‘braids phase’. #nofilternecessary A photo posted by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Nov 5, 2014 at 1:59pm PST
(8) Colors mean feelings.
Red lights to welcome those visiting the #QueenCity for UGA Day @UGAalumniCLT — Wells Fargo Lights (@WFLightsCLT) May 18, 2015
(9) We are never, ever, ever getting back together.
Charlotte reacts to news that Chiquita is leaving https://t.co/InqqGfxa6y via @cbjnewsroom
— Charlotte Chamber (@cltchamber) January 14, 2015
(10) We don’t forget the people who believed in us first.
My date to the Grammys is…….. @abigail_lauren!! We’ll try to dress as well in 2015 as we did in 2005. #GetReady A photo posted by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Feb 6, 2015 at 9:55am PST
Photos: Getty Images; Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer
Cristina Wilson is the editor of Carolina Bride, but when she’s not immersed in wedding world she loves dance, film, and local lattes. Follow her on Instagram at @cemwilson.
This story was originally published June 8, 2015 at 12:59 AM with the headline "10 things Taylor Swift and the Queen City totally have in common ."