In an exclusive interview with Page Six, Jason Mraz reminisced about his 2011 collaboration with Taylor Swift during her \u201cSpeak Now\u201d tour stop in Los Angeles. Recounting the experience of sharing the stage with Swift, Mraz praised her generosity as a performer, acknowledging her inclusivity of other artists, dancers, and crew members. He expressed his admiration for Swift\u2019s genuine personality and emphasized that her success wasn\u2019t manufactured but rooted in her authentic musical journey, starting from venues like The Bluebird in Nashville.<\/p>\n
Mraz highlighted how Swift\u2019s career served as motivation for him, citing her commitment to being true to oneself and the strong work ethic she embodies. According to him, Swift\u2019s approach of sharing her passion aligns with his artistic principles.<\/p>\n
During the \u201cTaylor Swift Night\u201d episode on Dancing with the Stars, Mraz showcased his dance skills alongside his partner Daniella Karagach with an Argentina tango routine to Swift\u2019s \u201cDon\u2019t Blame Me.\u201d Their performance earned a perfect score of 40\/40 from the judges, propelling them to the semi-finals of Season 32.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on his standing as the sole male celebrity contestant against Ariana Madix, Charity Lawson, Alyson Hannigan, and Xochitl Gomez, Mraz expressed excitement. His partner Karagach mentioned their hard work and overcoming illness, highlighting the immense achievement of performing their best on the show.<\/p>\n
Choreographer Mandy Moore, a guest judge on Dancing with the Stars, praised Mraz\u2019s performance, commending his improvement and comeback during the competition. Moore, known for her work on Swift\u2019s Eras Tour, also shared insights into the creative process behind the tour, revealing Swift\u2019s fondness for particular routines like \u201cVigilante [S\u2013t]\u201d and \u201cWillow.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fans can catch Dancing with the Stars on ABC and Disney+ every Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET\/PT, followed by streaming on Hulu the next day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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