The fave Taylor mentioned: Charles Otto Puth Jr., aka the award-winning singer-songwriter and TikTok aficionado.

For the record, I declared Charlie Puth should have been a bigger artist YEARS ago.

And here’s theproof.

Taylor Swift onstage

“This is a song I wrote about my friend called ‘Hero,'” Charlie continued.

Who could that “someone” be, Charlie?

So far, it sounds like a certified hit!

Taylor Swift in a crop top and high-slit skirt posing with Kendrick Lamar at an event

I Declare ‘Hero’ will be out everywhere on May 24th as the first single of my new album.

Thank you for your support…you know who you are."

And on that harmonic note, I declare everyone should be bigger Charlie Puth fans.

Closeup of Charlie Puth

“Hero” will be out on May 24.

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Taylor Swift onstage and a photo of Charlie Puth overlayed on it

Taylor Swift performs on stage with a guitar, wearing a ruffled dress

Charlie Puth onstage

Closeup of Charlie Puth

Closeup of Charlie Puth

Closeup of Charlie Puth

Closeup of Charlie Puth

Closeup of Charlie Puth

Closeup of Charlie Puth

Closeup of Charlie Puth

Closeup of Charlie Puth

Closeup of Charlie Puth

Comment mentioning excitement about being a fan of Charlie Puth and Taylor Swift, speculating a new album release

Closeup of Charlie Puth next to his dog

Charlie Puth onstage