Tai Verdes is an American singer and songwriter known for his buoyant, laid-back pop. Three months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Tai Verdes was an essential worker with a 9-to-5 job at a Los Angeles Verizon Wireless store. But after posting a series of TikTok videos, the singer/songwriter went viral with his breakout bop “Stuck In The Middle.” Tai’s subsequent single “A-O-K” has followed a similar path, amassing 170 million-plus streams and over 1.3 million TikTok creations. His debut album, TV, features the same vibe that’s made him a rising star—guitar-based tunes with sunny melodies and his hip-hop-infused vocals.
History with the Macy's Parade[]
Tai Verdes made his Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade debut in the 2021 Parade. The viral sensation appeared and performed on Jennie-O's "Big Turkey Spectacular" float, which captures the golden age of Hollywood through a larger-than-life gobbler and the green and gold hues associated with the Jennie-O brand.
Nicole Behne, vice president of marketing for Jennie-O, commented on Verdes' appearance on the glitzy float, saying "We’re looking forward to welcoming Tai Verdes as his performance will surely elevate the excitement.”[1]
For his special Thanksgiving Day performance, Tai Verdes sang a rendition of his hit single, "A-O-K," with a performance by the St. John's Dance Team. Verdes documented his Parade appearance through a video on his TikTok account.[2]