Camila Cabello Surprises Bride with Live Wedding Performance

WATCH: Camila Cabello made one bride’s wedding day truly unforgettable, surprising her and her dad with a live performance of "First Man."

by Tiffany Goldstein - Sep 22 2025
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Camila Cabello turned a lucky encounter into a heartwarming wedding moment over the weekend in Iowa.

The "Havana" singer, 28, met bride Kelli Murray and her family at a hotel bar on Friday night, Sept. 19, and learned that Murray planned to use Cabello’s song "First Man" for her father-daughter dance, according to TikTok videos posted by Murray’s cousin.

The pop star immediately offered to perform the song live at the wedding the next day. At the ceremony, Cabello, dressed in a black slip dress and holding a microphone, addressed the couple, saying, “First Man is a very special song to me. It's a song that I wrote about my dad and about, you know, the moment that I get married.” She added with a smile, “I have not been married yet. I wonder if this will be my father-daughter dance [song].”

@mamamamamamidwest Camilla Cabello showed up to sing my cousin her father daughter dance in Iowa after meeting her at a hotel bar the night before. What an amazing human being. It was a once in a lifetime moment! #wedding #camilacabello #fatherdaughter #dance @kelli_murray @Camila Cabello ♬ original sound - MamamamamamaMidwest

Cabello then reflected on the bond between fathers and daughters. “I'm such a daddy's girl and I feel like your dad, if you're lucky, is your first love, your first hero — the man that kind of sets the stage for the next man in your life,” she said.

She praised Murray’s father, Mike, noting she could tell how much he loved his daughter, and concluded with a toast, “To daddy’s girls!”

During the performance, Cabello incorporated the bride’s name into the lyrics as Murray and her father shared an emotional dance. Videos show Mike visibly moved, wiping away tears as the father-daughter duo swayed on the dance floor.

Fans praised Cabello’s generosity on social media, noting that this kind of gesture aligns with her longstanding reputation for warmth and connection with her supporters.

“This is Camila being Camila,” one fan wrote. “She always goes above and beyond to make people feel special.” Another said, “Love this!! Camila just created a core memory for them.”

Murray’s cousin called the performance “pure magic,” emphasizing the impact Cabello had on the couple’s special day.

Cabello’s surprise appearance highlights not only her talent but also her dedication to creating meaningful, personal experiences for fans and admirers alike.

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