Taylor Swift's mom presents her with award, receives standing ovation

Sunday night, Taylor Swift accepted the Milestone Award at the Academy of Country Music Awards from her biggest fan: Her mom.

Recently diagnosed with cancer, Swift's mom Andrea Swift presented her superstar daughter with the award and received a standing ovation for her praise-filled speech.

"I've watched this milestone artist from the time she was a tangled-hair little girl, growing up on our farm," Andrea began. "I'm a very proud mom," she continued after telling a slightly embarrassing story about how Swift's hit song "Love Story" came to be.

"She was 17 years old and her dad and I strongly disapproved of a certain young man—and rightfully so," Andrea said, encouraging Swift to go to her room and angrily compose the Romeo and Juliet inspired tune.

"I'd like to thank the ACMs for honoring her in this way, but I'd also like to thank the entire music community for taking such good care of her," Andrea said, choking back tears before inviting her daughter on stage to receive the honor.