San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle praised Taylor Swift after she surprised fans at the Tight Ends and Friends benefit concert in Nashville Tuesday night with a performance. The event, organized by the Tight End University (TEU), brought together NFL tight ends and their families for a charity gala. Taylor Swift, known for her hit songs and global fame, surprised the crowd by taking the stage at the Brooklyn Bowl, which was filled to capacity with supporters of the cause.
Kittle, who co-founded the TEU with his teammate Travis Kelce and former Carolina Panthers star Greg Olsen, described the moment as ‘incredible.’ He noted that the crowd’s enthusiasm was unlike anything he had ever witnessed during his career. ‘She was fantastic. For the venue that, I think, it was maybe 1,000 people, that was the loudest 1,000 people I’ve ever heard in my entire life,’ he said in an interview with Fox News Digital. The singer, who is also in a relationship with Kelce, performed one song before the audience, drawing cheers and applause from attendees.
Kittle emphasized that Swift’s participation was not only a highlight of the evening but also a testament to the event’s success in attracting high-profile supporters. He explained that the event’s organizers, including his wife, Claire Kittle, and Olsen, worked to secure Swift’s performance, which ultimately led to an even more impressive turnout. ‘We had a blast last year with Jelly Roll and Jon Pardi and Chase Rice. We were like, “All right, let’s try to do it up big again,”’ Kittle said, expressing his optimism about the event’s potential to exceed last year’s fundraising goals.
The Tight Ends and Friends benefit concert has become a significant fundraising opportunity for various charities, with last year’s event raising $900,000. Kittle mentioned that the organizers were determined to make this year’s event even more successful, especially after the positive response from the previous year. He also highlighted the collaboration with country music artist Luke Combs, who performed on stage alongside Jordan Davis following the initial encouragement from the event’s organizers.
Swift’s participation in the event not only showcased the growing relationship between the music industry and the NFL but also highlighted the impact of such charity events in raising awareness and funds for important causes. Kittle’s comments underscored the enthusiasm and appreciation from both the players and fans, demonstrating how such events can unite different spheres of entertainment and sports to support charitable initiatives.
As the event continued, the atmosphere remained lively with fans expressing their gratitude for the performances and the opportunity to contribute to a good cause. The success of the Tight Ends and Friends benefit concert underscores the power of community and collaboration in making a meaningful impact through shared interests and passions.