Taylor Swift explodes with mother Travis Kelce at the Eras Tour in Miami, which has begun a spectacular return home to the US… See more

Swifties rejoice! Taylor Swift is back on her Eras Tour for her second – and final – U.S. leg after a two-month break.

The world’s richest female musician starts the countdown clock to the end of her record-breaking tour tonight at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida (!!!).

Follow along with USA TODAY Network reporters, Bryan West and Samantha Neely for live updates as the fans, friendship bracelets and frenzy return.

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Swift takes the stage

It’s a sequence of events Swifties know well. A countdown clock appeared that read 2:13. Lady Gaga’s “Applause” gave way to “You Don’t Own Me” by Lesley Gore. The moment had arrived. Swift and her massive Eras Tour had returned for one last leg in North America.

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Miss Americana herself took the stage at 8 p.m.

“Miami, we are so back!” she proclaimed after singing “Cruel Summer” in an orange bodysuit and boots.

Gracie Abrams opens show

The music began at 6 p.m. as Gracie Abrams opened the show. The up-and-coming singer-songwriter took a break from her own Secret of Us tour promoting her sophomore album of the same name — which features a duet with Swift.

Abrams opened earlier U.S. dates on the Eras Tour and will be featured on the remaining North American dates through the end of this year.

“I’m a diehard Swiftie, so I’m literally just one of you. I’ll be in the stands in tears at soon as our set is over,” Abrams said from the stage on Friday in a sheer black dress with red detailing and a midriff cutout. She sang the following:

“Risk”
“Blowing Smoke”
“I Love You, I’m Sorry”
“Where Do We Go Now?”
“That’s So True”
“Tough Love”
“Free Now”
“Us”
“Close to You”

Is Mama Kelce at the show?

Several fan accounts are saying that Travis Kelce’s mom will be at the show tonight. And possibly Jason and Kylie Kelce and their kids. We’ll update you when we confirm the Kelce family – or some of them – are here to cheer for Swift.

We know that the Kansas City tight end is in full football mode and will more than likely not be in attendance at any of the Hard Rock stadium shows. The Chiefs have upcoming Super Bowl rematch game against the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 20 at 3:25 p.m.

Will Florence and the Machine play with Taylor Swift in Florida?

Will Swift come to Florida and not play the namesake song?

Will Florence Welch surprise the audience like she did in London? Time will only tell.

USA TODAY national music critic Melissa Ruggieri described “Florida!!!” like this when “The Tortured Poets Department” was released in April.

“Florida!!!,” co-written by and co-starring Florence Welch, is the standout, with Swift and Welch trading vocals over a stomping backbeat that is both cinematic and purposeful.

While it’s impossible to out-lyricize Swift, Welch nudges impressively close with her self-penned contribution: “Barricaded in the bathroom with a bottle of wine, well, me and my ghosts had a hell of a time.”

These two are ideal companions, musically and philosophically.

Best Eras Tour outfits in Miami

Almost as much as the tour, we love seeing what fans wear to the shows. Each concert seems to bring more creativity. A few of our favorite looks posted by Swifties headed to the Miami show:

Are you wearing glitter freckles to the Eras Tour?

We’re enchanted by the look Swift wore to the Chief game against the New Orleans Saints. So was everyone else.

It wasn’t just the gorgeous edgy Vivienne Westwood dress.

It was those

glitter freckles.

Sales for Fazit skyrocketed 3,500% following Swift’s appearance at the Chiefs game. The pop star’s endorsement, in addition to several viral TikTok videos and being picked up by Urban Outfitters, propelled the brand name into a higher echelon of the cosmetics industry.

“As many have seen I just started sobbing,” says Aliett Buttelman, Fazit’s co-founder, referring to a TikTok video that’s been viewed more than 7 million times. “To have your brand be worn by the No. 1 icon of our generation is validating for the hard work we’ve put in for two years.”

Bryan West