Taylor Swift is not shy about her love for New York City, referencing it in several lyrics — from the obvious "Welcome to New York" on "1989" to more subtle references like "Your heartbeat on the High Line" in the song "Cardigan."And on her fourth studio album, "Red," Swift alludes to Madison Square Garden, the venue where she and Travis Kelce plan to host multiple wedding events this week, sources say.In "The Lucky One," Swift sings about a star who ultimately chooses a quiet life over fame, using the iconic venue as a symbol for the limelight: "They say you bought a bunch of land somewhereChose the rose garden over Madison Square And it took some time, but I understand it now"But Swift doesn't appear to be making the same choice as the subject of "The Lucky One." She and Kelce plan to have a rehearsal dinner Thursday and a bigger celebration Friday at Madison Square Garden, according to two law enforcement sources familiar with the security planning for the events.Beyond her lyrics, Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue. Here's a look at her ties to the venue:Knicks halftime showMadison Square Garden welcomed Swift to New York in 2003 when she took part in a talent competition during halftime at a Knicks game.Swift sang "Lucky You," an unreleased original song. "I performed at the Knicks' — at Madison Square Garden's — Kids Talent Competition at halftime when I was 12 or 13," Swift told TIME in a 2014 interview.
"And ever since then I've had this kind of sparkly, magical opinion of Madison Square Garden and the Knicks, since they let me sing when I was a little kid.""I love you, New York," Swift yelled to the crowd during her performance. Tour stopsSwift had concerts at Madison Square Garden during two of her tours: "Fearless" in 2009 and "Speak Now" in 2011.The venue wasn't part of her later tours, as she needed larger sp...