Heartbroken Travis Kelce Found Solace in Taylor Swift’s Music—Here’s Why

After his heart-wrenching Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Travis Kelce turned to an unexpected source of comfort: Taylor Swift’s music. The defeat, which saw the Kansas City Chiefs fall 40-22, hit hard, especially for Kelce, who had been battling illness in the weeks leading up to the game. But in the wake of his disappointment, Kelce found a way to cope—by belting out the hits of his girlfriend, Taylor Swift.

In the latest episode of New Heights, the podcast Kelce co-hosts with his brother, Jason, the two brothers discussed how they manage their moods during tough times. Jason revealed that he prefers listening to melancholic country tunes when he’s feeling down, but Travis shared that his go-to remedy is simpler—and more melodious. “I just listen to Taylor’s music,” Kelce said with a grin. “She has something for everything.”

This admission comes after Kelce’s tough Super Bowl loss, a game that left the Chiefs reeling. Although he downplayed the effects of his illness before the game, Kansas City Chiefs manager Brett Veach mentioned that Kelce had been struggling with health issues. Despite the loss, Kelce’s choice of musical therapy shows that even in the toughest of times, there’s something uniquely comforting about the emotional range of Taylor Swift’s songs.

While this may be the first time Kelce has openly admitted to seeking solace in Swift’s music, it’s far from the first time he’s shown admiration for her. In fact, their romance sparked after Kelce gifted Swift a friendship bracelet with his number on it during her 2023 Eras tour stop in Kansas City. The gesture, which seemed like an innocent exchange, eventually blossomed into a much-publicized relationship, much to the delight of Swift’s fans and football enthusiasts alike.

So, while the Eagles may have bested the Chiefs, it seems that Swift’s musical prowess was able to provide some much-needed emotional healing for Kelce as he navigates both the heartache of a loss and the highs of a budding relationship. For the football star, sometimes the best way to mend a broken heart is with the perfect playlist.