Who better to help inductCarole Kinginto the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame than her biggest fan?
beforedelivering a personal and emotionally-charged speechabout King and her influence on both the music industry and Swift’s life.
Shockingly the relationship didn’t work out.
Taylor Swift and Carole King.Kevin Kane/Getty
But if it had, I wouldn’t be here tonight."
King’s induction into the Hall of Fame marks the second time she’s receiving the honor.
She was previously inducted in 1990 as a “non-performer” with her former husband and partner Gerry Goffin.
King’s 2021 induction makes her the third double female inductee afterStevie NicksandTina Turner.
That musical connection can be generation-spanning," Swift declared.
Slowly but surely, Carole King worked and worked until she had created one.
And it will hers forever."
