Do Musicians Lip-Sync During Live Shows? Expert Weighs In

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Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour has left concertgoers in awe with over 40 songs, 16 outfit changes, and three hours of non-stop performance.

Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl insinuated that Swift may not sing live at her concerts, sparking a debate on the authenticity of live performances.

Music expert Ariel Chobaz explains that modern singers rarely lip-sync but often use backing tracks during performances.

While Swift sings live vocals during her shows, major stadium productions may utilize playback to create a larger-than-life sound.

Technical errors can sometimes make it appear as though singers are lip-syncing, but Chobaz clarifies that they are usually singing live.