BIG FROG 104 » kevin mcguire

Taylor Swift's ACM Awards Date Kevin McGuire Still Watched Show Despite Not Being Able to Attend

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:30:16 +0000

Taylor Swift gave a major shout out to her planned 2012 ACM Awards date Kevin McGuire, who had to miss out on accompanying the singer to the ceremony in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, the New Jersey teen came down with a fever and had a low blood count, forcing him to decline her invitation on Saturday after he initially accepted. While he didn’t attend, he still watched the event on TV.

Taylor Swift's ACM Awards Date Kevin McGuire Anxious to Hit the Red Carpet

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:30:35 +0000

We’ve followed the touching story of New Jersey high school senior and cancer patient Kevin McGuire since he first asked Taylor Swift to prom via Facebook, only to remain speechless when she instead invited him to be her date to the ACM Awards. Now, just days away from the big night, McGuire is getting more and more excited, while at the same time trying to keep his expectations realistic.

Kevin McGuire at a Loss for Words Over Taylor Swift's ACM Awards Invite

Brittany Joy Cooper — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:00:56 +0000

One of the most awe-inspiring stories we’ve seen in a long time continues to get better and better. After New Jersey senior Kevin McGuire, who is currently fighting cancer for the second time, asked Taylor Swift to be his prom date, the country superstar came back with a shocking invitation, asking to take McGuire to the ACMs with her in April. In the video below, CBS Philly captured the 18-year-old’s reaction when he heard the news from his hospital bed at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.