Taylor Swift is showing up and showing out for her man. On Tuesday, June 24, the global superstar shocked fans at the Tight Ends & Friends concert in Nashville—part of Travis Kelce’s Tight End University—by taking the stage to perform her iconic 2014 hit “Shake It Off.”
Held at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, the concert marked Swift’s first live performance since regaining control of her masters last month. The night was already buzzy after Swift and Kelce walked hand-in-hand down a red carpet at TEU’s opening ceremony the night before, but no one expected what came next.
Taylor Swift Brings the House Down with ‘Shake It Off’
Swift, 35, surprised the crowd when she joined country singer Kane Brown on stage for an unannounced set. Brown hyped up the moment by teasing the audience with a “really, really, really special guest” before Swift appeared in a black mini dress and matching boots.
“We would like to dedicate this to our favorite players who are going to play—and these are the tight ends,” Swift said before launching into “Shake It Off,” sending the crowd into a frenzy.
A source told People, “Taylor surprised the crowd by joining Kane Brown onstage for ‘Shake It Off.’ The crowd lost their minds! At the end of her performance she made sure to thank the band and gave each one of them a hug.”
Before the song’s signature line—“To the fella over there with the hella good hair”—fans noticed Swift glancing to her left repeatedly. As confirmed by a fan on X (formerly Twitter), “I knew he was there because she kept looking at her left side while performing.” The “fella” was none other than Kelce himself, standing to her left off stage.
Tayvis Takes Over Tight End University
Swift and Kelce, both 35, arrived together in a black SUV and spent time mingling with guests and athletes upstairs at the venue. “Travis and Taylor stayed by each other’s side all while chit-chatting and catching up with everyone,” the source added. “Taylor’s face lit up around Travis. She enjoys letting him shine.”
During Chase Rice’s performance of “Cruise,” Swift was spotted dancing on a balcony with a drink in hand, singing along with George Kittle. The source described her vibe as “having the best time watching all the country music artists and showing her support for them.”
This marks another significant moment in Swift and Kelce’s increasingly public relationship, which has included NFL game appearances, Eras Tour cameos, and now a red-carpet moment at TEU’s opening night.
Tight End University was co-founded in 2021 by Kelce, George Kittle, and Greg Olsen to give NFL tight ends a platform to bond, learn, and grow both on and off the field. But this year, Swift’s surprise performance ensured it was also a night to remember for music fans.
As one fan summed it up online: “She didn’t just support Travis—she brought the house down.”
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Taylor Swift’s Big Surprise at Travis Kelce’s Event