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Taylor Swift gives surprise performance at Travis Kelce's Tight End University concert

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As usual, Tight End University was hosted one of the position’s best players to the event, Travis Kelce. Even as his career hits the latter stages, Kelce finds a way to produce every year for the Kansas City Chiefs. His popularity has gone outside the football walls too, due to his relationship with Taylor Swift.

Football has become part of Swift’s life in recent years as well, supporting Kelce throughout a couple of regular seasons and playoff runs. Now, she is even performing at Tight End University for those in attendance.

On Wednesday, the NFL posted photos of Swift, alongside fellow musician Kane Brown, on stage together. Brown even had some humor in the moment after the performance via Instagram. He said, “When you think you’re the special guest BUT you’re not” with a laughing emoji.

Videos of a moment have emerged across social media thus far. One of the songs the duo teamed up for was “Shake It Off.” A classic of Swift’s, probably a complete surprise for everyone in attendance. A great way to end the week at Tight End University.

More on Tight End University in Nashville, run by Travis Kelce and others

Tight End University has been around for a few years now. Originally starting as a small event to spotlight some of the work tight ends have done, it’s grown into something much larger. While still limited to players at the position, this has become something worth circling on the NFL calendar.

“Founded in 2021 by NFL Tight Ends George Kittle, Travis Kelce and Greg Olsen, Tight End University was created to bring the Tight End community together for an immersive three-day program,” the official website says. “Over the course of the summit, attendees are able to bond, collaborate with, and learn amongst their peers while participating in a variety of activities including film study, on-field drills, recovery, rehabilitation, and more. In addition to current players, TEU also features several retired legends who provide attendees with the invaluable opportunity to learn from some of the best to ever play the game.”

More than just people who play tight end are going to be looking for access if Swift comes back to perform once again. After spending years traveling the world, selling out stadiums, and putting together one of the most popular concert tours of all time, Swift got to mix her life of music and football.