Emily Stumler (née Poe), known by fans as Emily Poe, is an American musician and attorney, most known for being Taylor Swift's former fiddle player.[1]

Music career

At age 6, Stumler began taking violin lessons.[2] She attended Floyd Central High School and played in her school's orchestra. Stumler moved to Nashville to attend college and audition for country groups.[3]

Work with Swift

Stumler was hired by Swift, in the early stages of Swift's career, following a successful fiddle audition for her band. In 2006, Stumler lived on a tour bus with Swift and her mom, Andrea Swift, and performed around the US and Canada.[2][4][5] Stumler performed with Swift at the CMA Fest, at the Grand Ole Opry, and on talk shows.[6][7] She appeared in Swift's music videos, “I’m Only Me When I’m With You” and “Our Song”.[7][8][9]

Relationship with Swift

According to Latin Times, Stumler and Swift were close. They "uploaded dozens of their photos on Myspace, and hiked the Grand Canyon together."[10] Since 2008, a fandom that refers to themselves as "Gaylors" has been outspoken about their belief that Swift is queer.[11] According to Glamour, some Gaylors speculate about, "Swift and her fiddle player, Emily Poe, being romantically involved."[12][13][14] In 2011, a VH1 Pop-Up Video alleged that Stumler was fired from working with Swift. This rumor has never been addressed or confirmed by Swift.[15] Some fans think the track 'Breathe' from Swift's 2008 album, Fearless, is about Stumler."[16][17][18]

Law career

While in Swift's band, Stumler sat for, and passed, the LSAT, which prompted her to quit touring and enroll in law school at the University of Tennessee.[6] Stumler is the chief deputy prosecuting attorney for Harrison County, Indiana. She specializes in cases involving violence against children.[3]

Personal life

In 2011, Stumler (née Poe) married Eli Stumler and took his last name.[2] They have three children. One of their daughters plays the fiddle.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Turner, Brock E. W. "She was with Taylor Swift for her first No. 1, now she's a county prosecutor in Indiana". News – Indiana Public Media. Archived from the original on 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
  2. 1 2 3 Allman, April (2017-08-07). "Turning Point: From Taylor Swift's Band to a Courtroom". Today's Woman. Archived from the original on 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
  3. 1 2 3 Sutter, Chris (2022-01-25). "Southern Indiana prosecuting attorney remembers her days on stage as Taylor Swift's fiddle player". WDRB. Archived from the original on 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
  4. ↑ "On Tour with Tay Tay | What is it like to perform with one of the world's biggest stars? For Emily Poe Stumler, she knows all the ins and outs of the life of a popstar, after..." Today Extra. Archived from the original on 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
  5. ↑ Spencer, Liv (2010). Taylor Swift: Every Day Is a Fairytale. ECW Press. p. 28. ISBN 978-1550229318.
  6. 1 2 "Agency Profile: Emily Poe". The Swift Agency. 2011-05-15. Archived from the original on 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
  7. 1 2 K, Kelly (2022-01-27). "Taylor Swift's Former Fiddle Player Is Now A Southern Indiana Prosecutor". 99.7 DJX. Archived from the original on 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
  8. ↑ Taylor Swift - Our Song, archived from the original on 2023-07-11, retrieved 2023-07-11
  9. ↑ Taylor Swift - I'm Only Me When I'm With You, archived from the original on 2023-07-11, retrieved 2023-07-11
  10. ↑ Rivera, Iona (2019-04-30). "Taylor Swift May Have Confused LGBTQ Fans". Latin Times. Archived from the original on 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
  11. ↑ Geraets, Nell (2022-10-17). "Queer as Folklore: Why are fans arguing over Taylor Swift's sexuality?". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
  12. ↑ "Taylor Swift Now Supports Queer People, but Her Messaging Needs Some Work". Glamour. 2019-06-18. Archived from the original on 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
  13. ↑ "How Gaylor Swift conspiracists think like QAnoners". Salon. 2022-10-31. Archived from the original on 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
  14. ↑ "Column: #Gaylor — when speculation goes too far". The Daily Tar Heel. Archived from the original on 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
  15. ↑ Dukes, Billy (2011-10-26). "Taylor Swift's 'Our Song' Makes It to 'Pop Up Video'". Taste of Country. Archived from the original on 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
  16. ↑ Ahlgrim, Callie. "Every time Taylor Swift has sung about 'sleepless nights' ahead of her new album 'Midnights'". Insider. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
  17. ↑ Gordon, Jeremy (2017). "This Is Who Every Taylor Swift Song Is About". SPIN. Archived from the original on 2023-06-30.
  18. ↑ Sager, Jessica (2021-04-09). "All the Easter Eggs in Taylor Swift's Fearless (Taylor's Version)—Including All the Exes Referenced!". Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays. Archived from the original on 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
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