Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean Invites Taylor Swift To Perform In Las Vegas

AJ McLean from the Backstreet Boys is ready to create a new pop crossover by publicly inviting Taylor Swift to perform with them during their upcoming Las Vegas shows. This act of kindness comes after Lydia Getachew’s mashup of Swift’s “Elizabeth Taylor” and the Backstreet Boys’ “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back),” which McLean made viral on his Instagram. The remix went viral, and various people expressed their wish to see such a collaboration in reality. McLean is Making Nice with Swift and Asking Her to Sphere Las Vegas On 11 November, speaking to TMZ, McLean, while talking about different artists who could perform at Sphere Las Vegas, mentioned Coldplay, Lenny Kravitz, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and then said that his dream collaborator is Taylor Swift. He said, “Perhaps she wouldn’t do it, but I am certain that Taylor would be amazing. She is a fan, and we are huge fans of her. I mean, she is the sweetest one, and she has been extremely nice to my daughters every time we have had the opportunity to hang out and meet her at her shows. She is just the best,” he added. The Backstreet Boys have just announced seven new shows for December 2025 and January 2026 after their milestone Into the Millennium residency in July. The timing of McLean’s invite could not be more perfect for fans. Viral Mashup Drives Crowd of Fans to Go Wild McLean said that the mashup continues to go viral, that it has been viewed over a million times on TikTok, and that if Swift were to join the Backstreet Boys onstage, it would “break the planet.” “Taylor, if you want, come see the show first, so you know what’s going on. And then you can decide whether to come or not,” McLean commented. “We are not going to say no,” he added. His remarks led to an increase in discussions on social media, where fans speculated about a live performance or a remix collaboration. Swift’s Interaction with the Band Ignites a Frenzy The excitement was first sparked in October when McLean tweeted a video of himself in which he was mimicking the viral mashup. “Come on now, you know one of us had to! @taylorswift!” he wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alexander James (@aj_mclean) Swift commented, “OH HI AJ OH MY GOD,” a response which has gathered over 185,000 likes. Lydia Getachew, the creator of the remix, also chimed in, saying, “OMG you using my mix JUST MADE MY WEEKEND thank you for the love!” At present, Swift has not given any indication that she will take up the offer. However, McLean’s inviting and enthusiastic tone, along with the energy of the viral mashup, makes fans eagerly hope for an iconic crossover performance to be part of the Backstreet Boys’ Las Vegas residency.