Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Announce Engagement

By Faith Duhig

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement over the summer on Aug. 26. The legendary singer and Kansas City Chiefs football player shared the news with fans via an Instagram post, captioned, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” and offered a new look at Swift’s remarkable vintage diamond engagement ring. The internet was quick to post their reactions, sharing congratulations and reporting to their friends, demonstrating how invested fans are in the two and their love story. The post has since gained more than 10 million shares. 

Kelce’s proposal was super emotional, just like Swift’s love songs. After an episode of his podcast, “New Heights,” with his brother Jason, Kelce surprised Swift with a beautiful engagement at a garden filled with pink and white flowers and various trees. It was there that he asked her to marry him in a moment that was intimate, romantic, and perfectly them.

Coincidentally, “New Heights” went absolutely viral when Swift appeared on the show, and tons of fans immediately entered the live broadcast, breaking a world record for most concurrent viewers for a podcast on YouTube. The episode reached 1.3 million viewers with over 13 million total views in the first 24 hours of its posting. On the podcast, Swift gave a sneak peek of her new album, titled “The Life of a Showgirl.” Swift pulled out a mint green briefcase that had a blurred album cover, which she said was her twelfth studio album. 

What's most interesting about the two getting married is that they both have different careers, yet they somehow complement each other. Taylor Swift, one of the most famous musicians of all time, and Travis Kelce, a very talented NFL star, both support each other and attend each other's performances. While Swift is at his football games, Kelce is spotted in the crowd at her sold-out concerts. With wedding planning coming up and Swift's new album on the horizon, this couple is starting a new era together, and their story is just getting started.