# Pat Garrett Dies at 84

> Country singer Pat Garrett, who claimed to have encouraged Taylor Swift to move to Nashville, dies at 84.
- Title: Pat Garrett Dies at 84 · American Songwriter | Shortify
- Summary: Country singer Pat Garrett, who claimed to have encouraged Taylor Swift to move to Nashville, dies at 84. Country singer Pat Garrett, who said he pushed…
- Keywords: pat garrett, taylor swift, nashville, country music, amphitheater, sheepskin shop, music, culture, Pat, Garrett, Dies, American Songwriter
- Source: American Songwriter — https://americansongwriter.com/country-singer-who-claimed-he-encouraged-taylor-swift-to-move-to-nashville-dies-at-84
- Author: Alex Hopper
- Published: 2026-10-05T14:58:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pat garrett, taylor swift, nashville, country music, amphitheater, sheepskin shop, music, culture
## Pat Garrett Dies
Country singer Pat Garrett, who claimed to have encouraged Taylor Swift to move to Nashville, dies at 84.
## Garrett's Background
Garrett, born Pat Sickafus, was a famous Berks County entertainer who spent time in Nashville building his career.
## Garrett's Legacy
He founded the Pat Garrett Amphitheater, hosting country legends like Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, and Charlie Daniels.
## Garrett's Claim About Taylor Swift
Garrett claimed he nudged Taylor Swift’s father to take her to Nashville, saying Scott Swift asked for advice early in her career.
## Garrett's Other Ventures
He owned a sheepskin shop, gas station, and classic country radio station WWSM, as well as classic rock station WTPA-FM.
## Garrett's Top Songs
Garrett’s top hits were 'Bad Woman' (covered by The Arctic Monkeys), 'Over The Hill,' 'In The Blue Mountains,' 'Old Timers,' and 'Wild Hog'.
## Key takeaway

Country singer Pat Garrett, who said he pushed Taylor Swift's father to move her to Nashville, dies at 84.