By Megan McCluskey for TIME

Taylor will perform at the 2019 TIME 100 gala on April 23, a celebration of TIME’s annual list of the world’s 100 most influential people.

Fresh off her record-breaking "reputation Stadium Tour" and at the precipice of her next creative era, Swift spent the year continuing to earn acclaim. “Taylor makes the job of creating music for millions of people look easy,” fellow pop star Shawn Mendes wrote in a tribute to Swift for the TIME 100 issue. “It all comes from her — her belief in magic and love, and her ability to be as honest and raw as possible. She’s the master of putting the perfect amount of thought into not overthinking, and that’s why her music connects so well.”

Taylor is named on this year’s TIME 100 list. Her and fellow singer Khalid follow in the footsteps of Jennifer Lopez and Shawn Mendes, who brought down the house at last year’s gala.

Source: TIME Magazine