Taylor Swift is performing at iHeartRadio Music Awards, but there’s a catch

The iHeart Radio Music Awards will honor Taylor Swift with Tour of the Century accolades and the superstar will be performing … well, sort of.

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Monday marks the two-year anniversary of the Eras Tour opening night in Glendale, Arizona. iHeart Radio Music Awards confirms there will be an “exclusive performance from that opening night show” that will air during the live telecast (Fox, March 17, 8 p.m. ET/5 PT).

The awards show has not announced which taped performance will be broadcast. When Swift brought her $2 billion-earning tour to State Farm Arena, her setlist included 44 songs. Her surprise songs the very first night were “Mirrorball” on guitar and “Tim McGraw” on piano.

Swift is up for 10 nominations, including an award with her boyfriend Travis Kelce:

• Artist of the year
• Pop artist of the year
• Best collaboration: “Fortnight” with Post Malone
• Favorite surprise guest: Travis Kelce in London
• Favorite tour tradition: “22” hat
• Favorite tour tradition: Surprise songs
• Best lyrics: “Fortnight” with Post Malone
• Best music video: “Fortnight” with Post Malone
• Favorite tour style: Eras Tour
• Favorite onscreen: Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)