Donna Kelce, the mother of NFL star Travis Kelce, attended the QVC Women’s Summit in Las Vegas and spoke exclusively to Us Weekly about Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department. Donna mentioned that there are a few songs on the album that some people believe are inspired by Travis, and she plans to ask Swift about it when she sees her. She expressed her excitement over the album and stated that she listened to it on the day it was released, calling it one of Swift’s best albums overall.
The album, which consists of 31 songs, was released on April 19 and is seen as primarily breakup-inspired, revolving around Swift’s past relationships with exes such as Joe Alwyn and Matty Healy. Despite this, many fans were thrilled to discover songs that seemed to touch on her romance with Travis Kelce. One of the tracks, “So High School,” particularly stands out as a tribute to the NFL star, referencing their relationship dynamics and using phrases linked to Travis. Another bonus track, “The Albatross,” alludes to the warnings Travis may have received when he began dating Swift in 2023.
Swift’s album also includes songs that use sports metaphors like making “touchdowns” and removing loser exes from the team, subtly referencing Travis Kelce’s football career. The singer has grown closer to Travis since attending her first Chiefs game in September 2023, cheering for him alongside his family and bonding with Donna. The two were seen celebrating Travis’ second consecutive Super Bowl win in February, with Swift even walking hand in hand with Donna to congratulate him on the field post-game.
QVC hosted the Women’s Summit as a celebration of women over 50, with high-profile attendees like Christina Applegate, Patti LaBelle, Rita Wilson, Naomi Watts, Martha Stewart, and Queen Latifah. The event kicked off the brand’s new platform, Age of Possibility, focusing on empowering women during this chapter of life. Donna Kelce, along with other Q50 members, attended the summit to honor and celebrate who they are in this stage of life. Donna shared her thoughts on Swift’s album with Us Weekly, noting that she was impressed overall and eager to discuss the inspiration behind some of the tracks with the singer.
Overall, Donna Kelce has been enjoying Taylor Swift’s new album and is intrigued by the songs that seemingly reference her son, Travis Kelce. The album has received positive reviews, with fans and critics praising Swift’s songwriting and emotional depth. Donna’s attendance at the QVC Women’s Summit highlighted the importance of empowering women of all ages and backgrounds, while her connection to Swift and Travis Kelce showcased the bond between families and the support they provide for each other.
