On the June 19 episode of the New Heights podcast, hosted by brothers Jason and Travis Kelce, the discussion ventured into the realm of music, its future, and how it resonates with the present.
Jason Kelce, the recently retired Philadelphia Eagles center, candidly shared his disenchantment with the current state of country music.
Expressing a deep-seated nostalgia for the authentic narratives and raw acoustic styles of the past, Jason lamented the evolution of the genre into what he perceives as a formulaic and disingenuous sound. “It’s the same thing in country music. If I have to hear one more country song that’s like, ‘I got my boots in my truck going through the fields.’ Like, what the f— are we talking about? That’s not country music. That’s not country music,” he passionately argued, calling for a return to the roots with artists like Willie Nelson. He sharply criticized the modern twists in country music, labeling them as “horse—-.”
His brother Travis, however, admitted to enjoying some aspects of contemporary country music, though he concurred with Jason on the value of certain artists like Chris Stapleton, praising him as a “super performer.”
This divergence in their musical tastes sparked a broader conversation on the authenticity and enduring quality of music.
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Beyond music, the Kelce brothers delved into a variety of topics during the podcast. One amusing anecdote emerged regarding the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII Championship ring typo. Travis brushed off the error with humor, suggesting that it added a unique character to the ring. “Who cares? It makes it more exclusive,” he chuckled, downplaying the mistake as a quirky, insignificant detail that ultimately makes their victory memorabilia more distinctive.
Travis also touched on his own future in the NFL, reflecting on when the right time to retire might be. With a clear love for the game, he described his continued prowess on the field, “I know I can still go out there and mow down dudes in the end zone. I know I can catch a flat route and turn it into a 15, 20-yard gain and make a few guys miss.” Yet, he acknowledged that the moment he no longer feels capable of performing at such a high level might signal the time to step away, pondering, “The moment that I can’t do that, I think that’s when I’m just gonna be like, ‘Alright. What am I doing this for?’”
The episode painted a vivid picture of the Kelce brothers as multifaceted individuals, intertwining their sports careers with personal reflections on cultural topics like music and legacy, all while maintaining a light-hearted and engaging dialogue with their audience.