Charlie Puth on Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' Shout-Out and His New Single 'Hero'

In a surprising turn of events, Charlie Puth has opened up about the unexpected shout-out he received from Taylor Swift in her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department . The album, which broke numerous records including first-week vinyl sales and the biggest streaming debut, features a lyric in its title track that has garnered significant attention: 'We declared Charlie Puth should be a bigger artist.'

Puth, known for his hits like 'Attention' and 'See You Again,' initially found it hard to believe that the shout-out was real. In an interview with Rolling Stone , he revealed that he thought the line might be an AI-generated hoax. 'Im going to wake up tomorrow and it was just a big joke that someone was playing on me because someone thinks I shouldnt be a bigger artist, so get the biggest artist since the Beatles to say that I should be a bigger artist,' Puth joked.

The reality of the situation hit him when he heard the album himself on the morning of its release. 'My first thought was like, Wow. She said my name. She kind of said it like P-O-O-T-H. And I just cried, dude,' Puth shared, highlighting the emotional impact of Swift's endorsement.

Inspiration for 'Hero'

The shout-out from Swift had a profound effect on Puth's music career. It inspired him to release a new single titled 'Hero,' which he had been hesitant to share due to its personal nature. 'Sometimes I get a little nervous being overly honest in my music, which is why this was sitting on my hard drive for a while. But I think someone out there was giving me a sign that I needed to release it,' Puth explained in a TikTok video where he teased the new song.

'Hero' is about a friend who is self-destructive and unable to be saved, despite the best efforts of those around them. The song marks a new direction in Puth's music, influenced by artists like boygenius, Maggie Rogers, and Swift's own lyrical specificity. Puth expressed his gratitude to Swift, stating that her endorsement gave him the confidence to release music that is more personal and honest.

Puth's admiration for Swift is well-documented. He has covered her song 'Teardrops on My Guitar' and has praised her as the 'queen' of classic chord progressions. Although they have not collaborated on a song yet, Puth has expressed his openness to the idea in the past.

The impact of Swift's album extends beyond Puth's career. The Tortured Poets Department has set a new standard for the music industry, with its unprecedented success on the Billboard charts. Swift became the first artist to simultaneously occupy the top 14 spots of the Billboard Hot 100, a feat that underscores her influence and popularity.

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