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Jason Kelce Reminisces Duet with Stevie Nicks on New Christmas Album ‘Crazy’

Jason Kelce Reminisces Duet with Stevie Nicks on New Christmas Album ‘Crazy’

Jason Kelsey raving about his experience with Stevie Nicks on his upcoming Christmas album!

On Wednesday, October 30, in the issue New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce In the podcast, Jason, 36, opened up about his “surreal” time recording a duet with Nicks, 76, for his annual Philly-themed holiday album. Philadelphia Christmas Party Special.

“You’re going to have to work with Stevie Nicks!” Jason’s brother and co-host Travis Kelsey noted during the discussion of the project.

“Yes, baby. The legendary Stevie Nicks performed a duet with me,” Jason replied. “Which in itself is pretty crazy to be on a track with Stevie Nicks. I mean, absolutely unreal.”

“(She’s) probably the most legendary singer, especially of her generation… (and so) the fact that I get to sing this legend with her is pretty surreal,” the former NFL star added.

Stevie Nicks performing in November 2023.

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“And isn’t she the best thing in life?” Travis, 35, commented on the singer.

Jason agreed, describing Nicks as “one of the nicest people I’ve ever talked to” with an “absolutely beautiful personality.”

“You can tell she loves people, she loves music, she loves the art of making music. (She) brought a breath of fresh air into the recording studio,” he shared.

Jason’s comments about the duet with Nicks come after he hinted at working with the singer on his holiday album. Instagram post from October 2.

“The crossover we didn’t know we needed,” read the caption next to a photo of Jason and Nicks posing together in a recording studio. “A Christmas album coming out soon near you .”

Speaking further about their holiday duet, Jason said on the podcast: “We actually managed to get into the studio at the same time, which is very difficult. “We’re adding a lot of great artists who… come in a lot but can’t come to the studio because they’re busy.”

“We were able to get Stevie in the studio and sing together, and it’s a memory I can cherish for the rest of my life,” he added.

Jason is set to release his third annual Christmas album. Philadelphia Christmas Party Specialon November 22nd alongside his former teammates Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson, with all proceeds going to Philadelphia-area charities.

Jason Kelsey; Stevie Nicks.

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The holiday project includes some special celebrity tracks, including a track with brother Travis paying homage to their Ohio roots, which was featured in a short clip on the channel Instagram on Tuesday, October 29.

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“Wandering the streets of my hometown, I must’ve been away from home for years,” the Kansas City Chiefs tight end sings before his and Jason’s vocals come together to sing “In Cleveland Heights.”

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The brother duo is available to stream everywhere on Friday, November 1st.