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Taylor Swift Delights Fans with Surprise Performance at Tight End University Event in Nashville

Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance at a charity concert in Nashville, performing 'Shake It Off' and supporting various organizations, including Travis Kelce's nonprofit.

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  • Taylor Swift surprised fans with a performance at a charity concert in Nashville, organized by Tight End University, co-founded by NFL player Travis Kelce.
  • The event marked Swift's first live performance since regaining the rights to her music catalog in May.
  • She performed her hit song 'Shake It Off' unexpectedly, delighting attendees at the Tight End University event.
  • Proceeds from the concert will benefit several organizations, including Kelce's nonprofit, 87 and Running.
  • Kane Brown also made a surprise appearance, enhancing the excitement of the concert for fans.

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Center-leaning sources frame Taylor Swift's surprise performance as a significant cultural event, emphasizing her recent achievements and charitable contributions. They highlight the excitement surrounding the concert while subtly showcasing her empowerment through reclaiming her music rights. The narrative reflects admiration for Swift and the event's philanthropic impact.

Swift's recent live performance was her first since regaining ownership of her entire catalog.

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The concert benefits multiple organizations, with all proceeds going towards three organizations, including Kelce's nonprofit 87 and Running.

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"…The concert benefits Tight End University, an NFL training camp that Swift's boyfriend, Travis Kelce, is heavily involved with."

Inside Taylor Swift's surprise performance alongside Kane Brown
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"…Swift then got on stage with an acoustic guitar at the Brooklyn Bowl Nashville to the sound of raucous cheers."

Taylor Swift takes the stage in surprise Nashville performance
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Tight End University is an annual three-day summer training camp for NFL tight ends, founded in 2021 by NFL players Travis Kelce and George Kittle, along with sportscaster Greg Olsen.

Taylor Swift performed her 2014 hit song 'Shake It Off' as a surprise at the Tight End University charity concert in Nashville.

The proceeds from the Tight End University concert benefited several organizations, including Travis Kelce's nonprofit, 87 and Running.

Country singer Kane Brown also made a surprise appearance at the Tight End University concert, adding to the excitement for fans.

Taylor Swift's surprise performance marked her first live performance since regaining the rights to her music catalog in May 2025, making it a notable moment for fans and the music industry.

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