The American pop singer joins Beatle Paul McCartney and Supreme Diana Ross on the bill
Taylor Swift will headline Glastonbury Festival 2020, joining Paul McCartney and Diana Ross.
The US pop star will perform on the pyramid stage on the Sunday, marking the grand finale of the event’s 50th anniversary.
She tweeted: “I’m ecstatic to tell you that I’ll be headlining Glastonbury on its 50th anniversary – See you there!”
Glastonbury organiser Michael Eavis said in a video posted on Twitter: “I’m so pleased to announce that Taylor Swift is going to be headlining the Sunday of Glastonbury this year.
“She’s one of the biggest stars in the world and she’s young and she’s a fantastic American girl, and it’s going to be beautiful, and her songs are absolutely fantastic.
‘A dream come true’
Swift, who recently celebrated her 30th birthday, will be the first female to headline the festival since Adele in 2016.
The singer joins Diana Ross and Sir Paul McCartney on the bill.
Ross, who made her name in The Supremes, was the first artist confirmed for 2020.
Announcing her performance in the Legends slot, the Motown singer tweeted: “This is a dream come true.
“To all the fans across the world, this is my tribute to you.
“I’m coming to Glastonbury, with love.”
Sir Paul was the first headliner announced.
After the singer was confirmed, organiser Emily Eavis confirmed there were two more headliners to come – one male and one female.
Glastonbury, which is held in Pilton, Somerset, runs from 24 June to 28 June 2020.
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