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Jason Kelce introduced the vacation spirit when he carried out his new Christmas tune with Mt. Pleasure, “Santa Drives an Astrovan,” forward of the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders recreation.
The retired NFL star, 37, joined the indie rock band — comprised of members Matt Quinn, Sam Cooper, Sotiris Eliopoulos, Jackie Miclau and Michael Byrnes — for a live performance in Lincoln Monetary Area’s Pepsi Plaza earlier than the Thursday, November 14, recreation in Philadelphia.
“What’s up all people! Thank y’all for popping out,” Kelce advised the group, in line with a fan video posted on X. “This goes a good distance to assist me promote this album which goes to assist quite a lot of households round this space across the holidays. So thanks a lot for supporting.”
Kelce proceeded to make use of a banana shaker as an instrument earlier than taking the microphone for his verse. He later threw a large teddy bear to a fan as the group roared together with the tune.
The tune is the newest single from Kelce’s upcoming vacation album, A Philly Particular Christmas Get together, which is about to be launched on November 29. The third annual undertaking as soon as once more brings Kelce collectively along with his former Eagles teammates, Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson, to lift cash for Philadelphia-area charities.
Earlier this week, Jason shared his apprehension concerning the reside efficiency with Mt. Pleasure throughout the Wednesday, November 13, episode of his and brother Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast.
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“I don’t know if that is the fitting factor to do,” he stated. “The Eagles are about to play, like, crucial recreation of the 12 months. They’re enjoying the Washington Commanders, and me and Mt. Pleasure are gonna go in there earlier than the sport kicks off and carry out a Christmas tune as a result of we wanna assist elevate cash for the album.”
Mt. Pleasure performing on the Moody Amphitheater on October 10, 2023 in Austin, Texas. ZUMAPRESS/MEGA
Jason then revealed that the efficiency had was an even bigger deal than initially anticipated.
“We initially had been like, ‘We’re simply gonna do one thing within the parking zone. It’ll be enjoyable. Simply to get it on video to assist put it on the market,’” he defined. “And one way or the other it’s was we full-on have a stage within the Linc … and we’re simply gonna be performing this tune proper earlier than crucial recreation of the Eagles’ season so far takes place.”
When Travis, 35, advised Jason, “You higher make it epic,” Jason replied, “My voice is shot.”
Travis proceeded to counsel that Jason attempt whiskey and honey forward of his efficiency.
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“How are you aware a lot about vocal soothing?” Jason requested, giving a nod to Travis’ relationship with Taylor Swift.
“I’ve learn up on it,” Travis responded because the brothers broke out in suits of laughter.
Earlier this month, Jason launched his “Perhaps This Christmas” duet with Stevie Nicks as the primary single from A Philly Particular Christmas Get together. The monitor in the end dethroned Mariah Carey’s “All I Need for Christmas Is You” because the No. 1 Christmas tune on the charts.
“I’ve fought my entire life to be the queen of Christmas, and the truth that we’re lastly there’s simply actually particular,” Jason joked throughout Wednesday’s podcast.
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“It was unimaginable to work with Stevie Nicks. I imply, clearly, I simply am nonetheless in awe of the truth that that truly occurred. That is actually, actually cool,” he added. “I imply, there isn’t any % likelihood any tune that I’m in needs to be streaming No. 1 on any service, in any style.”
Travis then reminded Jason, “Properly, don’t give your self an excessive amount of credit score. It’s Stevie Nicks,” with Jason agreeing, “That’s precisely proper.”