Travis Kelce 'eyeing country music career' after marriage to Taylor Swift

Connor McCrory Sun, August 2, 2026 at 2:53 AM UTC

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Travis Kelce is reportedly eyeing a career shift (Image: Getty)

Travis Kelce is reportedly considering a move into country music following his surprise performance at his wedding to Taylor Swift.

The NFL star's appearance onstage during the couple's Madison Square Garden celebration has fueled speculation that he could pursue a recording career after football.

Sources described the performance as more than a private moment for the newlyweds and their guests, suggesting Kelce may have used it to gauge a possible future in music. This comes as the couple reportedly sent out non-disclosure agreements to their wedding guests including "major consequences" for anyone that breached them.

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"Travis has been talking about making a country album for months," one insider reveals.

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."

Travis Kelce has built a star studded career in football (Image: Getty)

Talk of Kelce's musical interests has also been encouraged by comments from his brother, Jason Kelce.

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The retired Philadelphia Eagles player has said his younger brother "can sing" and has "always been able to carry a tune."

Kelce has performed publicly before, including singing at sports celebrations and joining Swift onstage during her Eras Tour. However, recording and releasing an album would mark a major shift for the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, who has built his career as one of the NFL's most recognizable players.

Some people close to Swift reportedly have doubts about whether Kelce understands the challenges involved in building credibility within the country music industry.

Travis' talents have been encouraged by his brother Jason (Image: Getty)

"Some of Taylor's friends in the music industry think he's underestimating how tough country music really is," a source tells Naughty But Nice.

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."

Others believe Kelce's work ethic, personality and connection to Swift could give him an advantage if he decides to enter the recording studio.

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