Taylor Swift named ‘Honorary Geologist’ by Washington state officials for Eras Tour Seattle

The way the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) sees it, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is “championing awareness of Earth’s geologic eras,” according to a department press release. This has earned the global star a new title (on top of singer, songwriter, actress, author and director), officially designated with the title of Honorary Geologist for Washington State.

“Every day we think about the Cascadia subduction zone and the tectonic contribution to our state over geologic eras,” stated Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz in the press release. “But what we don’t spend enough time on is the contributions of Taylor Swift over her eras.”

Geologists with DNR are reportedly working on a theory to name the modern geologic era “the Cenozoic Era (Taylor’s Version),” according to the press release.

“I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22 reasons Ms. Swift has been just as influential in shaping our world as the tectonic plates beneath us,” stated Casey Hanell, Washington State Geologist, in the press release. “Her arrival has ushered in one of the most significant eras in Earth’s history, ranking right up there with the breakup of the Pangea supercontinent, which is never ever ever … getting back together.”

The designation has earned Swift an official certificate, among other perks.

“Moving forward, this geologic partnership with Taylor is going to be forever, or it’s going to go down in flames,” stated Franz. “Either way, this certificate has a blank space. And I’ll write her name.”

The other perks? A chance to perform for two nights at Lumen Field in Seattle and a ceremonial rock hammer, according to DNR. The rock hammer and certificate will be at DNR’s headquarters in Olympia until arrangements for delivery or pickup are made.

This story was originally published July 21, 2023 at 9:16 AM.