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Pat Garrett, country singer tied to Taylor Swift, dies at 84

The singer-songwriter was known for politically charged, “country-versial” lyrics and for saying he played an early role in Taylor Swift’s career, multiple reports say.

Published Oct 3, 2026, 2:41 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Pat Garrett, a country music singer and songwriter who claimed to have played an early role in Taylor Swift’s career, has died, according to multiple reports.