Travis Kelce makes admission about Taylor Swift's music and issues refusal

Taylor Swift laughed at Travis Kelce’s singing

Callum Vurley

By Callum Vurley


Published: 27/06/2025

- 17:25

Travis Kelce, usually a confident chap, buttoned up when it came to giving a sing-song

Travis Kelce has revealed that "So High School" from Taylor Swift's latest album is his favourite song by his girlfriend.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end made the admission during Tight End University in Nashville when asked by a reporter.


"I guess So High School," the 35-year-old said, though he became bashful when pressed to sing a few lines and refused to belt it out.

"Nah, nah, man! I am nervous," Kelce replied, saying he was "too shy" to perform.

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Travis Kelce got shy when asked to sing his favourite Taylor Swift song

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The song appears on Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" album and has been widely speculated to be about Kelce, featuring lyrics such as "You know how to ball, I know Aristotle."

Other NFL tight ends at the event also shared their Swift preferences. Retired New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski, 36, chose "Shake It Off" as his favourite, even performing a brief dance to demonstrate his knowledge of the tune.

San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle didn't hesitate with his answer, quickly naming "Love Story" and calling it "incredible."

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers also selected "Love Story," though he mistakenly began singing lyrics from "You Belong With Me" instead.

According to the video posted on the podcast's Instagram account, "22" from Swift's 2012 album Red also proved popular amongst the tight ends gathered at the Nashville event.

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Swift surprised attendees with an impromptu performance at the Tight End University event on 24 June.

The pop star took the stage with singer Kane Brown at Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville, performing "Shake It Off" for the excited crowd.

Travis Kelce Taylor SwiftTravis Kelce and Taylor Swift have been together since 2023GETTY


"We would like to dedicate this to our favorite players who are going to play and these are the tight ends," Swift said whilst introducing the song, referencing its lyrics.

An insider told People that "the crowd lost their minds" during the performance.

Swift made sure to thank the band afterwards, giving each member a hug.

The source noted that Swift and Kelce "stayed by each other's side all while chit chatting and catching up with everyone" throughout the evening, with Swift's "face lit up around Travis."

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In an earlier interview with Tyler Lewan and Will Compton, he had ranked "Blank Space" from Swift's "1989" album as his top choice, calling it "a banger" and expressing his fondness for the "1989 era."

"So High School" has gained attention for potentially referencing the couple's relationship.

An Entertainment Tonight source revealed that Swift "views Travis as a true partner and someone she can have a real future with," appreciating "that Travis is so proud of her and that he isn't afraid to show his love for her publicly."

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