Customers on board flight number 1989 from Nashville To Miami To Oct 17 enjoyed a unique performance highlighting Rose’s work they knew “All Too Well”

DALLAS, Oct 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) held a surprise concert on Flight #1989 Nashville To Miami with the Grammy Award-winning songwriter Liz Rosewho was out and about checking out the songs she wrote Taylor Swift Enter the global superstar stage Miami show. This southwest^® The flight took place on Oct 17 and celebrates the 100th concert of the signature airline Live at 35^® program that began in 2011 and brings live musical performances on board at 35,000 feet.

“We can’t think of a better way to celebrate 100 performances on the air and our Live at 35 program than with a plane full of music lovers singing along to the hits Liz co-wrote,” said Sarah FalveyVice President of Communications and Brand Reputation at Southwest Airlines. “We recently added a network-wide service to support major events and were thrilled to surprise Flight #1989 with a performance by this incredible songwriter, who was instrumental in inspiring the major event.”

“As a songwriter, I love connecting with people through words and music, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to sing along to Flight #1989 at 35,000 feet along the way.” Miami,” said songwriter, Liz Rose. “Southwest’s Live at 35 program is a creative way to give musicians a ride while surprising customers in the air.”

Customers sang along and held up heartwarming hands as Rose performed “All Too Well” and “You Belong with Me.” Following the performance, customers received commemorative in-flight concert tickets and friendship bracelets made by Southwest employees that read “Flight 1989” and “Spread LUV.”

Past Live’s 35 artists include artists of all levels, including those from Southwest’s On The Rise program. With On The Rise, the airline helps people in creative fields reach new heights in their careers and achieve their goals.

Rose was accompanied by a hit songwriter Phil Barton on guitar for this Live at 35 performance as a collaboration between one of country music’s most historic and iconic venues NashvilleThe Bluebird Cafe and Southwest Airlines^®. The Bluebird and Southwest have been official partners since 2015. Bluebird Cafe is a gathering place for emerging songwriters and artists including Liz Rosebecome famous and build their careers.

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Visit Southwest.fm to learn more about Southwest’s music and watch past 35 live performances.

Um Liz Rose
Liz Rose is a GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter, 2007 SESAC Nashville Songwriter of the Year, CMA & ACM Award-winning songwriter, founder of a music publishing company, member of the national Songwriters Hall of Fame, inductee into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and an inductee into the Texas Heritage Songwriter Hall of Fame.

Born and raised in Texas, Liz Rose moved away Nashville and began writing songs at the age of 37. Since then she has co-written 16 songs Taylor Swiftincluding the No. 1 crossover hits”Tim McGraw“, “Teardrops On My Guitar,” “You Belong With Me,” GRAMMY Award-winning Best Country Song “White Horse” and ACM Song of the Year “Crazy Girl.” Rose has also written songs for many other artists including Alison Krauss, Blake Shelton, Bonnie Raitt, Carrie Underwood, Chris Young, Gary Allan, LeeAnn Womack, Miranda Lambert And Tim McGraw. Together, their songs have sold more than 20 million copies.

About Southwest Airlines Co.
Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world’s most admired and award-winning airlines, offering its unique value and hospitality at 117 airports in 11 countries. Southwest launched in 1971 to democratize the skies through friendly, reliable and affordable air travel and now carries more travelers nonstop within the country the United States than any other airline¹. Seat in Dallas Southwest is known for its employee-first culture and has an unparalleled track record of no involuntary furloughs or layoffs. By empowering its more than 74,000 people² Providing unparalleled hospitality to people, the maverick airline values ​​the passionate loyalty of more than 137 million customers carried in 2023. This winning formula has delivered industry-leading prosperity for 47 consecutive years³ profitability for Southwest shareholders (NYSE: LUV). Southwest leverages a unique heritage and mission to serve communities around the world, including harnessing the power of its people and purpose to put communities at the heart of its success. Find out more by visiting Southwest.com/citizenship. As an airline with a heart, Southwest has set a goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050⁴. Southwest has also established short-term goals and a three-pronged strategy to achieve its environmental goals. Find out more by visiting Southwest.com/planet.

¹ Based on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s quarterly Airline Origin & Destination Survey since Q1 2021
² Full-time equivalent active employees
³ Annual profitability 1973–2019
⁴ Southwest’s 2050 net zero target includes only Category 3, Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions and excludes all emissions associated with non-fuel-related products and services such as in-flight service items.

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