Jason Kelce and Stevie Nicks have teamed as much as cowl Ron Sexsmith’s ‘Possibly This Christmas’.
The previous NFL participant is about to launch his annual festive album ‘A Philly Particular Christmas Occasion’ later this month on November 22, and has already shared a collaboration with Boyz II Males within the type of ‘It’s Christmastime (In Cleveland Heights)’.
The album is the third in a collection of festive charity data underneath the band identify The Philly Specials, which is made up of Jason and his Philadelphia Eagles teammates Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata. Their 2023 launch ‘A Philly Particular Christmas Particular’ raised over US$3million for a spread of Philadelphia-based charities.
Rock icon and former Fleetwood Mac member Nicks has now joined forces with Kelce. They are often seen collectively in a brand new Instagram video engaged on the track, with Nicks advising him that they may “all the time put extra harmonies on it”. Watch the clip and take heed to the track under.
Footage of the unlikely pair – during which Kelce jokes, “Ensure that Stevie can’t hear me” – was shared by the ‘A Philly Particular Christmas’ account, captioned: “The duet we didn’t know we wanted.”
The observe is produced by Charlie Corridor, who additionally performed drums on it. “I used to be actually hoping this track would resonate with Jason after we had been kicking round concepts for this report, and it’s clear from the way in which he inhabits that stunning melody that it did,” he stated (by way of Stereogum).
“And to have Stevie Nicks, one of many all-time masters of emotional transference (and an all-time hero of mine) are available in and amplify all that is such a dream. I like this duet a lot.”
Govt producer Conner Barwin additionally added that there have been “no phrases to explain how unbelievable it’s” to have Nicks characteristic on the track. “There may be a lot emotion on this track, and it was thrilling to be with them within the studio and watch her and Jason join, be artistic collectively, and witness this lovely track turn out to be a actuality.”
Elsewhere, Kelce not too long ago made headlines following an incident that noticed him smash a heckler’s telephone final week.
On the Ohio State vs. Penn State soccer recreation on November 2, a homophobic slur geared toward Kelce’s brother Travis – made in reference to his relationship with Taylor Swift – was shouted on the former NFL participant.
Clips shared on social media confirmed any person shouting to Kelce as he tries to stroll via a crowd: “Hey, Kelce! How does it really feel your brother’s a f****t courting Taylor Swift?”, after which Kelce walked again to the individual, grabbed their telephone and threw it to the bottom.
One other clip reveals that the heckler had been trying to movie Kelce’s response to his remark, whereas a 3rd video exhibiting Kelce repeating the slur, saying, “Who’s the f****t now?”
The previous Philadelphia Eagles participant has since addressed the incident on Monday Evening Countdown, nodding to the now-viral second and saying: “Everyone’s seen on social media all the pieces that occurred this week. Pay attention, I’m not pleased with something that occurred.”
“I’m not happy with it,” he continued. “In a heated second, I selected to greet hate with hate, and I simply don’t assume that that’s a productive factor.”
In addition to defending his brother, he not too long ago got here out in assist of Swift after backlash suggesting the singer is proven too continuously at NFL video games.
