Billie Eilish, the renowned Bad Guy singer, recently unveiled a delightful detail about her early years, confessing her profound admiration for Taylor Swift when she was merely six years old.
The revelation emerged through her documentary and candid confessions, providing fans with a deeper understanding of the artist.
In her radio program "Me & Dad," where Billie engages in discussions with her father about various aspects of their lives, she disclosed her childhood fandom for Taylor Swift. Astonishingly, Billie herself wasn't fully aware of the extent of her admiration for the Love Story singer during her younger years.
What she did recall, however, was that Taylor's song "Picture To Burn" held a special place in her heart as one of her favorite tunes.
Reflecting on her childhood preference, Billie expressed, "She loved 'Picture To Burn' when she was six years old. It's crazy because it's so country. When I listen to it now, it's like: 'Wow, I didn't know how country that was. But I loved it and thought it was the best. I thought it was really cool and had a lot of meaning."
Considering the 11-year age gap between the two artists, with Billie born in 2001 and Taylor releasing "Picture To Burn" in 2006 as part of her debut album, the Therefore I Am singer grew up surrounded by Taylor's influential music without fully realizing the depth of her admiration.
The encounter between Billie and Taylor occurred at the Billboard Women In Music gala on December 12, 2019, marked by an enthusiastic hug, capturing the moment when two generations of musical talents connected.
Billie Eilish's openness about her musical influences extends beyond this revelation, as she previously shared that her songs, including hits like Bad Guy and Xanny, drew inspiration from artists such as Julia Michaels, Mac Miller, Post Malone, and Feist. These influences collectively contribute to shaping the unique musical identity that defines Billie Eilish today.
