Vince Gill Compares Taylor Swift’s Star Power to Dolly Parton, Calls NFL Criticism ‘Bizarre

Taylor Swift has been a staple at Kansas City Chiefs games, supporting her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. While many fans love seeing the pop superstar in the stands, some NFL critics have taken issue with her presence. Now, country music legend Vince Gill has weighed in, calling out the "bizarre standards" placed on Swift and defending her against the backlash.


During an interview for the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, Vince Gill dismissed the controversy surrounding Taylor Swift’s NFL appearances, calling it unnecessary and overblown. He found it ridiculous that some people get "uptight" over Swift attending games simply to support Kelce.

“I just laugh when everybody gets so uptight when she goes to football games,” Gill said, pointing out that Swift’s screen time during broadcasts is minimal and hardly disruptive.
Beyond just defending Swift, Gill praised her star power, likening her to entertainment icons like Dolly Parton, Michael Jordan, and Michael Jackson. “There’s just a handful of people that have that charisma, that thing. They own a room,” he said, recognizing Swift as one of those rare figures who command attention wherever they go.

He also called out the hypocrisy in how media and fans react to Swift’s presence compared to other high-profile figures. “Hell, they don’t cut away to her as much as they do Jerry Jones at the Dallas Cowboys games — what’s the big deal?” Gill argued, noting that team owners and executives often receive just as much, if not more, airtime without the same backlash.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship has been under the microscope ever since she first appeared at a Chiefs game in September 2023. While their romance has captivated fans, it has also drawn criticism from certain NFL watchers who believe her presence is a distraction. However, as Gill pointed out, the numbers don’t support that claim.

He referenced a statistic from a recent Chiefs game: “Somebody said they figured it out on one of the games, and she was only on camera the entire game for 44 seconds — in a three-and-a-half-hour ballgame. You’re uptight about that? Really?”

Despite the criticism, Swift and Kelce continue to focus on their relationship. After the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss, the couple was spotted vacationing in Park City, Utah, and later enjoying a dinner date in New York City.
Vince Gill wrapped up his comments by reminding critics that Swift’s attendance at games is nothing more than a woman supporting her partner. “A woman liking a man and going to a game is all it is,” he said, shutting down the unnecessary outrage.
With a legendary musician like Gill backing her up, Swift has yet another powerful voice in her corner, proving that the criticism against her might just be as "bizarre" as he claims.
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