Zara Larsson, the 27-year-old Swedish pop sensation, has finally found her footing in the US market with a pivotal moment on the Miss Possessive Tour. As she opened for Tate McRae, Larsson's infectious energy and captivating stage presence racked up tens of thousands of social media likes, catapulting her to an unexpected level of success.
In a recent interview on Roisin O'Connor's Good Vibrations podcast, Larsson attributed her newfound fame to the unexpected opportunity. "Obviously in a dream world, I am ready to be the headliner — I will go out and headline my own show here in Europe," she said with a hint of realism. "I would be silly to announce a worldwide arena tour right now... I have yet to achieve that [outside Europe], but I wish and I hope to do it in the very near future."
However, Larsson acknowledged the success of her support gig as a significant factor in her rapid ascent. "I don’t know if I expected it to make waves the way it did on social media, but I knew it was an amazing opportunity, and I got really excited when I was booked for it," she revealed.
Larsson's experience opening for McRae also helped her hone her stage presence. By the end of her 28-show run with McRae, Larsson felt "very much at home on a stage that size," even if she wasn't able to fill the space in the same way as a headliner. She attributed this feeling to the limited production and reliance on four dancers.
Larsson's fifth studio album, Midnight Sun, was released during her final week of shows on the Miss Possessive Tour, marking its extensive audience among new fans tuning in. The opening gig proved to be an effective catalyst for Larsson's career expansion, with McRae herself praising Larsson as a "twin" on stage.
As Larsson gears up for her headlining North American tour in March 2026, she is eager to build her live audience and establish a strong foothold in the US market. The upcoming tour marks an exciting milestone in her career, one that promises to solidify her position as a rising star in the pop world.
In a recent interview on Roisin O'Connor's Good Vibrations podcast, Larsson attributed her newfound fame to the unexpected opportunity. "Obviously in a dream world, I am ready to be the headliner — I will go out and headline my own show here in Europe," she said with a hint of realism. "I would be silly to announce a worldwide arena tour right now... I have yet to achieve that [outside Europe], but I wish and I hope to do it in the very near future."
However, Larsson acknowledged the success of her support gig as a significant factor in her rapid ascent. "I don’t know if I expected it to make waves the way it did on social media, but I knew it was an amazing opportunity, and I got really excited when I was booked for it," she revealed.
Larsson's experience opening for McRae also helped her hone her stage presence. By the end of her 28-show run with McRae, Larsson felt "very much at home on a stage that size," even if she wasn't able to fill the space in the same way as a headliner. She attributed this feeling to the limited production and reliance on four dancers.
Larsson's fifth studio album, Midnight Sun, was released during her final week of shows on the Miss Possessive Tour, marking its extensive audience among new fans tuning in. The opening gig proved to be an effective catalyst for Larsson's career expansion, with McRae herself praising Larsson as a "twin" on stage.
As Larsson gears up for her headlining North American tour in March 2026, she is eager to build her live audience and establish a strong foothold in the US market. The upcoming tour marks an exciting milestone in her career, one that promises to solidify her position as a rising star in the pop world.
. I mean, it's awesome she found her footing and all but Tate McRae is like a totally different vibe to her music... did Larsson even jam with McRae beforehand? Maybe that helped her stage presence?
. And can we talk about how cute is it when a artist says they're not ready for a worldwide arena tour yet? Like, girl, you do you and kill it wherever you go! 
. I mean, Zara Larsson's been around for years and she just suddenly blows up on Tate McRae's opening gig? It sounds like a carefully crafted PR stunt to me 
. Don't get me wrong, she's got talent, but let's not forget the amount of fake followers and algorithm-driven success on social media can get you 
. Can we really say this is genuine popularity or just her newfound "cool factor" among younger crowds? I'll be watching from the sidelines to see if her live shows are as impressive in person... or if she relies too heavily on those four dancers 
! Her energy is infectious and she's got that whole pop star vibe going on 
. It's awesome to see her acknowledging the opportunity and not getting too ahead of herself – she knows her worth 
. And can we talk about how cute it is that McRae called her a "twin" on stage 
? This girl is on fire 
! I'm hyped for her North American tour in 2026 – get ready to see Zara slay the stages all over again 
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. It's refreshing to see someone bein' real about their goals and not gettin' ahead of themselves. And that stage presence? She was already feelin' like a pro by the end of her 28-show run 
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. That's kinda like when a new candidate comes into the game with zero experience but still manages to gain a huge following 
. It shows that they're willing to put in the work and take risks to get where they want to be.
. That's like our politicians making promises during their campaigns without knowing exactly how they're gonna make it happen 
. It's all about building momentum and establishing themselves as a credible force in the industry.
. We'll have to wait and see how it all plays out, but one thing's for sure – Zara Larsson is a force to be reckoned with 
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. Like, I know she's got that whole catchy vibe thing going on, but I just don't see it when I watch her perform live. She's like a pop puppet on strings – all those dancers and production tricks can only take you so far. And let's be real, opening for someone else might've been the best thing that ever happened to her 
. Now she's gonna try to upstage Tate McRae? Please. The North American tour is just gonna be a bunch of screaming fans and mediocre pop music 
. Give me something with some substance over all this manufactured success any day 
but i guess that's just the music industry fam 
still, can't help but wonder if she'll be able to sustain this level of success for the next few years... we'll see 
anyway, excited to c how she kills it on her tour next march 
Still, it's awesome to see her embracing this new opportunity and not getting ahead of herself. Headlining her own show in Europe is a great goal, but for now, I'm just hyped to see where this momentum takes her! 
It's not like she was just riding her previous success or anything... I mean, Midnight Sun did go on a bit of a hiatus before its release 
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. Now, with her own headlining tour in March 2026, I'm hyped to see what she'll do next! 
and it's no wonder she's got all those likes on social media 
She's learning from her experiences and growing as an artist, which is the best approach 
Zara Larsson is literally killing it right now! I mean, who wouldn't want to open for Tate McRae? She's got talent pouring out of every pore and it's infectious