Tate McRae Sings ‘You Broke Me First’ & Covers ‘Don’t Dream It’s Over’ at FireAid Benefit Concert

Less than a week after inviting the world for a ride in her “Sports Car,” Canadian pop sensation Tate McRae graced the stage at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles for Thursday (Jan. 30) night’s FireAid Benefit Concert.

Sporting what appeared to be a sweatshirt quirkily tied around her as a makeshift top, McRae delivered a somber rendition of “You Broke Me First,” her 2020 Billboard Hot 100 hit (No. 17). “I moved to Los Angeles four years ago with a dream to become a musician,” she told the crowd. “It’s been a really devastating start to the year, but I think we can all agree that us coming together has been a magical thing to watch.”

Soon after, McRae launched into a wistful cover of Crowded House‘s classic 1986 song “Don’t Dream It’s Over,” a No. 2 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Known for her high-octane choreography and flashy stage show, McRae kept things toned down for FireAid, highlighting her vocals and providing an air of serenity for the L.A. crowd. Her stripped-down set provided the perfect introduction for Jelly Roll‘s country medley.

McRae’s songs followed lively sets from No Doubt and P!nk, two of the many artists who joined forces for Thursday night’s benefit show. Split between the Kia Forum and the Intuit Dome, FireAid also featured appearances and performances from Anderson. Paak, Green Day, Lady Gaga, Stevie Nicks, Lil Baby, Jelly Roll, Olivia Rodrigo, Katy Perry, Stevie Wonder, Alanis Morissette, Joni Mitchell and many others. All proceeds from the event will go toward rebuilding efforts in Los Angeles and offer aid to displaced families.

Next month (Feb. 21), McRae will release her third studio album, So Close to What. Two of the album’s songs have arrived as Hot 100-charting pre-singles: “It’s OK, I’m OK” (No. 20) and “2 Hands” (No. 41). Last week (Jan. 24), she debuted the Ryan Tedder and Julia Michaels co-penned “Sports Car.”

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