Taylor Swift's Mum Andrea Gives Emotional Speech At American Country Music Awards (VIDEO) | HuffPost

Taylor's Mum Makes An Emotional Speech

Rachel McGrath— The Huffington Post UK

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Taylor Swift scooped the Milestone accolade at the American Country Music (ACM) Awards onj Sunday night, and the prize was presented by her mother Andrea.

Before handing her daughter the award, Andrea gave an emotional speech, and there wasn't a dry eye in the house.

Andrea Swift

“Like many of you with children of your own, I am a very proud mom. So I would like to thank the ACMs for recognizing her in this way and the entire music community for taking such good care of her,” she said. “I've watched this milestone artist from the time she was a tangle-haired little girl growing up on our farm filled with creativity, until now preparing for her world tour.

“There was the time she was 17, her dad and I strongly disapproved of a certain young man and rightfully so. She was mad, real mad, and she went to her room and closed the door. She came back about an hour later with a song called ‘Love Story’.

“I witnessed a young girl with very few friends who has become a young woman with many. She's learning to stand up for herself and the things she believes in.

“Whether it’s being brave enough to explore her musical curiosity and having a voice against those who hate and giving of herself to those in need.”

Taylor accepts the award

Andrea’s speech comes just a week after Taylor revealed that her mother had been recently diagnosed with cancer.

The ‘1989’ creator shared the news on her Tumblr page, but the details of Andrea’s illness will not be revealed.

Andrea is well-known by many of Taylor’s fans, and she’s famous for picking out superfans at concerts, and inviting them backstage meet the singer.

Taylor’s currently getting ready for her next world tour, which includes a stop-off at the British Summertime Festival in London’s Hyde Park this June.

Watch Andrea's speech in the video above...

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 19: Taylor Swift is seen in New York City on December 19, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Ignat/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) (credit:Ignat/Bauer-Griffin via Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12:Taylor Swift performs during the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2014, hosted by Z100 New York and presented by Goldfish Puffs at Madison Square Garden on December 12, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for iHeartMedia) (credit:Dimitrios Kambouris via Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: Singer/songwriter Taylor Swift attends z100s Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden on December 12, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage) (credit:Jim Spellman via Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: Singer Taylor Swift attends 2014 Billboard Women In Music Luncheon at Cipriani Wall Street on December 12, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/WireImage) (credit:John Lamparski via Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Taylor Swift attends the Jingle Bell Ball at 02 Arena on December 7, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn McCormack/WireImage) (credit:Eamonn McCormack via Getty Images)

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LONDON - DECEMBER 2: Models walk the runway for THE VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014. The show is scheduled to air Tuesday, Dec. 9, 10:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Taylor Swift (Photo by Heather Wines/CBS via Getty Images) (credit:CBS Photo Archive via Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Taylor Swift performs as models walk the runway at the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show at Earls Court on December 2, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images) (credit:Samir Hussein via Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Taylor Swift attends the after party for the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show at Earls Court on December 2, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Pascal Le Segretain via Getty Images)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 23: Singer Taylor Swift poses in the press room at the 2014 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 23, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic) (credit:Jason LaVeris via Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: Taylor Swift performs during New Year's Eve 2015 in Times Square on December 31, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/WireImage) (credit:James Devaney via Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: Taylor Swift performs during New Year's Eve 2015 in Times Square on December 31, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/WireImage) (credit:James Devaney via Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 17: Taylor Swift is seen in TriBeCa on January 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Alessio Botticelli/GC Images) (credit:Alessio Botticelli via Getty Images)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Recording artist Taylor Swift attends the Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute To Industry Icons honoring Martin Bandier on February 7, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage) (credit:Steve Granitz via Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Taylor Swift attends the Elle Style Awards 2015 at Sky Garden @ The Walkie Talkie Tower on February 24, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn McCormack/WireImage) (credit:Eamonn McCormack via Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Taylor Swift attends the BRIT Awards 2015 at The O2 Arena on February 25, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage) (credit:Samir Hussein via Getty Images)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 29: Taylor Swift arrives at the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on March 29, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage) (credit:Steve Granitz via Getty Images)

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