Travis Kelce 'eyeing country music career' after Taylor Swift wedding performance
Travis Kelce 'eyeing country music career' after Taylor Swift wedding performance
Caroline Gaspich & Connor McCrorySun, August 2, 2026 at 3:20 AM UTC
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Travis Kelce is reportedly eyeing a career shift -Credit:Getty
Travis Kelce is reportedly weighing up a potential venture into country music following his surprise performance at his wedding to Taylor Swift.
The NFL star's appearance on stage during the couple's Madison Square Garden celebration has sparked rumors that he might be eyeing a recording career once he hangs up his cleats.
Insiders have suggested the performance was more than just a special moment for the newlyweds and their guests, hinting that Kelce may have been testing the waters for a possible musical future. This development comes amid reports that Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that Kelce "looked good" after returning for his 14th season in the NFL.
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"Travis has been talking about making a country album for months," one insider revealed to Naughty But Nice.
They added, "The wedding performance wasn't just a fun moment - it was a test run. He was singing in front of the biggest names in music, and he wanted to see how it felt."
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Speculation around Kelce's musical ambitions has also been fueled by remarks from his brother, Jason Kelce. The retired Philadelphia Eagles player has said his younger brother "can sing" and has "always been able to carry a tune."
Travis' talents have been encouraged by his brother Jason -Credit:Getty
Kelce has taken to the stage publicly before, including performing at sports celebrations and joining Swift onstage during her Eras Tour. Kelce went on stage with Swift on June 23, 2024, during her show at Wembley Stadium in London, England.
During the surprise performance, he joined the transition segment before 'I Can Do It With a Broken Heart' during The Tortured Poets Department era of the night. During the playful duet and skit, Kelce lifted Swift onto a red couch on stage while wearing a classy tuxedo paired with a top hat.
However, recording and releasing an album would represent a significant pivot for the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, who has established himself as one of the NFL's most prominent players. Some individuals close to Swift are reportedly skeptical about whether Kelce fully grasps the challenges of establishing credibility in the country music world.
Travis joined Swift on stage during her Eras Tour stop in England -Credit:Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management
"Some of Taylor's friends in the music industry think he's underestimating how tough country music really is," the source added.
They continued, "Celebrity might get you through the front door, but it won't keep you on the charts. You still have to earn the respect of Nashville."
However, others argue that Kelce's strong work ethic, magnetic personality, and close ties to Swift could prove to be a significant advantage should he choose to step into the recording studio.
Source: “AOL Entertainment”
