From Opening Acts to Superstars: The Rise of Music's Biggest Names

Remember when Taylor Swift was the sweet opening act? Those days are long gone, especially after the Eras Tour blew up the Internet.

Swift isn't alone in this glow-up. Lady Gaga also started in the shadows, backing acts before she took center stage and turned the world into her runway.

These megastars have left their headliners in the dust, proving that an opening slot can lead to a headlining legacy. Who can forget Swift's cringe-worthy opening gigs for bands that now seem like footnotes?

Gaga once opened for the likes of New Kids on the Block, but now it’s her block that everyone wants to party on. Their journeys remind us that sometimes, the support act becomes the main event.