At the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, “Willow” followed Taylor Swift’s performance of “august” in her medley.
Swift performed three songs in sequence: “Cardigan,” “august,” and “Willow.” The first two came from Folklore, while “Willow” came from Evermore, the sister album Swift released later in 2020.
The performance used a cottage-like setting and a wooded, storybook atmosphere that echoed Folklore’s visual world. Swift performed with producers Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner, marking the first time the three appeared together in a live performance.
The order can be confusing because “Cardigan” and “august” belong to the same fictional storyline, while “Willow” does not. “Willow” was included to represent Evermore and complete the cross-album medley.