Jason Kelce gets emotional while recording Christmas song with icon Stevie Nicks: 'My dream come true'

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce is set to release his third Christmas album titled 'A Philly Special Christmas Party' on November 22. 

Kelce, 37, appeared visibly emotional while recording Ron Sexsmith's song, 'Maybe This Christmas', with Stevie Nicks, 76, and expressed how nervous he was, given that she is a hero to the former NFL star.

Jason Kelce awestruck while performing alongside Stevie Nicks

The former Philadelphia Eagles center collaborated with the renowned musician on Ron Sexsmith's 'Maybe This Christmas', which was released via Vera Y Records on Friday, November 8.

A video clip of Kelce and Nicks together in the recording studio was made public this week, where it is evident that collaborating with the musical icon left the retired NLF star stunned.

They sang the Americana-tinged duet about the desire to get back in touch with a loved one over the holiday season, "Maybe forgiveness will ask us to call, someone we love, someone we’ve lost for reasons we can’t quite recall, maybe this Christmas."

The retired NFL star couldn't help but smile broadly as Nicks started to harmonize with the music and Kelce's vocals. "You have no idea how cool that just was," Kelce remarked upon listening to Nicks singing beside him.

Kelce exclaimed, "This is my dream come true. I am glad we’re turning this into a full-on recording session. I never thought I’d ever in a million years be on a song with Stevie Nicks, so this is incredible," per Whiskey Riff.

Nicks made every effort to assist Kelce in learning how to harmonize. It was obvious that the former Eagles center was anxious about playing in front of the Grammy Award winner.

This song comes after the previously released 'It's Christmastime (In Cleveland Heights)', a track that features Jason, his brother Travis Kelce, and Boyz II Men, per Billboard.

His album 'A Philly Special Christmas Special', which was released in 2023  and included the tracks 'This Christmas', 'All I Want for Christmas is You', 'Fairytale of Philadelphia', and 'Pretty Paper,' gained over $3 million.

Kelce initially hinted at his collaboration with Nicks in October on the official X (formerly Twitter) page for his and his brother Travis Kelce's 'New Heights' podcast.

He wrote, "The crossover we didn’t know we needed. Coming soon to a Christmas album near you 👀🎄."

Nicks called Kelce's Christmas song "Landslide," a reference to her famous hit with Fleetwood Mac, per KTSM.com.

Fans excited as Jason Kelce collaborates with Stevie Nicks for Christmas song

Social media users took to X to express their joy over the former NFL star's latest collaboration with the vocalist of Fleetwood Mac. 

One X user said, "You can tell this interaction permanently altered his brain chemistry lol, and I can’t blame him," referring to Jason's reaction.

Another user added, "It’s a small thing, but something about seeing his care, respect and admiration for her was a little bit healing today. Brawny dudes with hearts of gold for the win."

"He's adorable in this whole clip. Definitely not taking the experience for granted. Soak it all up Jason!" exclaimed one person.

Another fan said, "That is so awesome that’s amazing. That’s my favorite song to reminds me of my mom. Please do it, Jason I would definitely appreciate it."

"Seeing him almost tear up, OMG, what a moment for them," someone else wrote.

Another commented, "I would like to bottle Jason’s reaction to her first notes and sell it. Would rival Prozac and Xanax in sales. Truly pure unadulterated joy and happiness."

"I'm so happy for Jason. Stevie Nicks is a national treasure. They sounded great together. I look forward to buying and streaming the album," one individual remarked.

"Wow! From Coach Nick to Coach Nicks. Unreal how it came so naturally to her, to put her twist on it. Sounds Great!" another added.

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