Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift hit Billboard's top spots with 'Fairytale of Philadelphia' collaboration

Kansas City Chiefs' star Travis Kelce and renowned singer Taylor Swift have hit the top of Billboard charts with their recent collaboration, "Fairytale Of Philadelphia." The track, a joint effort with Travis' brother Jason Kelce, climbed to #1 on the Rock Digital Song Sales and Holiday Digital Song Sales charts just two weeks after its release, as confirmed by Billboard.

This rendition, featured on an upcoming charity Christmas album by Eagles offensive linemen Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Mailata, reworks the lyrics of The Pogues' '80s classic, "Fairytale of New York." Described as "a tale of two brothers whose love withstands the test of time" by the album's Instagram account, the song has resonated strongly with audiences.

Travis Kelce expressed his delight about the collaboration on the brothers' "New Heights" podcast, stating, "That song was fun. That song was actually pretty sweet, man." He humbly added that he felt uncertain about its quality after leaving the studio, crediting the team for enhancing it beyond his expectations.


The success was swift, as the song soared to the top of the iTunes charts within a day of its debut. Jason Kelce humorously remarked on their newfound 'rockstar' status and acknowledged the significant support from Taylor Swift's fanbase, known as the 'Swifties,' for propelling the song to #1. Travis Kelce joined in expressing gratitude toward Taylor and her fans for their pivotal role in the achievement.

Meanwhile, Taylor Swift maintains her dominance on the charts, securing the #1 spot on the Billboard Artist 100 chart. Her album "1989 (Taylor's Version)" ranks at #2 on the Billboard 200, while her single "Cruel Summer" recently slipped to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, succeeded by Jack Harlow's "Lovin On Me."

The Eagles players' charity initiative, "A Philly Special Christmas Special," aims to support the Children's Crisis Treatment Center and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Last year, the first album from the Eagles linemen, "A Philly Special Christmas," raised $1.25 million for charity. This year's album will be available across digital platforms starting Friday, Dec. 1, continuing their philanthropic efforts for a noble cause.