Gracie Abrams had a front row seat to the Eras Tour, as she served as one of Taylor Swift’s many opening acts across the over two-year blockbuster tour. Now, the rising star is opening up about what she’s learned from observing the Reputation artist’s life,

Amid her astronomical rise, the singer-songwriter is trying to stay true to what has gotten her this far: her honest way with words, and the fans who deeply relate to them.

The Grammy nominee also gushed about another one of her past tourmates: Olivia Rodrigo. “She gave me such a shot, opening for her on the Sour Tour,” Abrams raved of the “Vampire” singer. “I adore her with my whole heart for forever and ever.”