Maggie Rogers Sings Slowed Down, Bittersweet One Direction Hit During Tearful Liam Payne Tribute

As word traveled that Liam Payne from the boy band One Direction died on October 16, many took to social media to share their grief. Both fans and fellow celebrities shared shock and heartache after learning the 31-year-old singer passed away. Singer Maggie Rogers was heartbroken when she learned Liam Payne died and knew just what to do.

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Maggie performed at TD Garden in Boston on October 17 while on her Don’t Forget Me tour. She told the crowd, “This week in particular I’ve been thinking how precious life is and how quickly things can change,” the Patriot Ledger reported.

Maggie Rogers decided to pay tribute to Liam Payne by singing a cover of One Direction’s hit song Night Changes.

“We’re just about the same age and anytime a public figure — especially a musical peer — slips off, it’s really prescient,” Maggie said.

TikToker @rachiegggg shredded a video of Maggie Rogers’ Sweet tribute to Liam Payne on TikTok with the caption, “Tears. Chills.”

Fans agreed.

Someone wrote, “I sobbed during this it actually destroyed me but was so sweet thanks for posting.”

Another person wrote, “Well, here come the tears again.”

She took to Instagram to reflect on the evening’s show writing, “BOSTON this was an emotional show for me. so many hours spent studying this arena in grad school and dreaming about maybe one day playing TD Garden. thanks to this sweet rowdy city for the full moon sell out. magic zone.”

Maggie’s fans thanked her for a fantastic performance. “GIRL you were extra magical on fire last night i love uuuuu.”

“Said it before but want to say it publicly… huge shout out to the LD, because the lights, projections, and video were incredibly well-designed and executed. Truly made the whole show an experience rather than just a concert. Congrats yall. Incredible team,” this fan agreed.

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