Phil Collins Praises Taylor Swift's Musical Talent and Impactful Performance of 'White Horse

Phil Collins Praises Taylor Swift's Musical Talent and Impactful Performance of 'White Horse

Phil Collins shared his admiration for Taylor Swift during an interview on BBC Radio 2’s Tracks of My Years with Vernon Kay. Collins praised Swift's performance of her 2008 track "White Horse" at a Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2010. He was impressed by her singing and the simplicity of her performance with just a guitar. Collins expressed his happiness for Swift's success and described her as a deserving artist. He also mentioned that "White Horse" is one of the songs that have had an impact on his life.

Swift, who recently made history as the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at 36, submitted several of her tracks for consideration. Along with Swift, other artists like Walter Afanasieff, Terry Britten, Graham Lyle, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Kenny Loggins, Alanis Morissette, and Christopher “Tricky” Stewart are part of the Songwriters Hall of Fame 2026 class.

Collins, who is set to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist in November, mentioned in a previous interview that he is unlikely to perform at the ceremony despite feeling healthier. He expressed doubt about his performance but acknowledged his improved health condition. Overall, Collins' admiration for Swift and her musical talent shines through in his comments.