Taylor Swift Surprises Fans at Star Studded Nashville Tight End University Event

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - NFL stars and top country music artists gathered Tuesday night at The Pinnacle in Nashville for the Sports Illustrated and Tight End University's "Tight Ends & Friends" event, presented by Reese's.

Tight End University, founded in 2021 by Travis Kelce, George Kittle and Greg Olsen, brings tight ends from across the NFL together for several days of training, study and networking. The event also features live music, drawing both athletes and fans.

This year's concert included performances by Dan + Shay, Chase Rice, Jon Pardi, Nate Smith, Mitchell Tenpenny and The War and Treaty. Brett Young made a surprise appearance, as did Lainey Wilson. Wilson then brought out Taylor Swift, who joined as an unannounced guest.

Swift, who also appeared at last year's event, took the stage to loud cheers. During her set, she told the crowd, "We have a special request by a very special tight end who wanted to hear a particular song." While many believed she was referring to her fianc Travis Kelce, she clarified, "And that tight end...is named George Kittle."

The event highlighted the connection between sports and music in Nashville, giving fans a chance to see top performers and athletes share the stage.