Kelce brothers praise Taylor Swift's new song "Cleveland!"
NFL players Travis and Jason Kelce expressed positive reactions to Taylor Swift's track "Cleveland!" during a podcast, noting its impact on their hometown and personal connection.
Travis Kelce, a Kansas City Chiefs tight end, and his older brother, former NFL center Jason Kelce, said they enjoyed Taylor Swift's recently released song "Cleveland!" on the "New Heights" podcast. Travis described the track as energizing for the city and thanked Swift for highlighting Cleveland, while Jason called the song "incredible" and said it was frequently played in his household.
Swift's "Encore" EP, released on Friday, includes four new songs, among them "Cleveland!" which references the Kelce brothers' hometown of Cleveland Heights, Ohio. The brothers noted that the lyrics mention Travis's childhood home and expressed appreciation for the personal nod.
The Kelces' comments come after mixed reactions from some fans to the new releases. The brothers' endorsement adds to previous instances where Swift referenced the player, such as the 2025 track "Wood," which also mentioned Kelce.
"Shout out to Tay Tay for making that song, just giving the city a little more life," Travis Kelce said on the podcast.
"Dude, that song is incredible," Jason Kelce added.
Both brothers indicated that the song has become a regular part of their listening routine, suggesting it resonates with them beyond the novelty of the reference.