Tay-Trav

My taste in music is very eclectic.  As I have written in the past, I enjoy Jazz, Pop, Classical, Broadway, Country and just about anything other than Rap and Hip-Hop.  Music is the soundtrack of my life!

Up to this point, I haven't paid much attention to Taylor Swift and her music other than knowing that my granddaughter is a Swifty and that Taylor is uber-popular.  Now, though, that the MAGA crowd has started to vilify her for her stand on equal rights, Women's reproductive rights, Gay rights and her relationship with Travis Kelce, I decided to take a deeper dive in to exactly who is Taylor Swift, her music, her accomplishments and exactly what she has done to piss-off a lot of mysoginistic, close-minded bigots and assorted other creeps that don't want to see her face on an NFL broadcast.

First of all, Taylor is an accomplished musician.  She began writing songs at age 14 and made her first album at age 16.  She is credited with writing over 119 songs solo and another 100 or so in collaboration with other songwriters.  With over 200 million records sold, she is one of the world's best selling artist.  Taylor has won every major music award - most multiple times- even when a total idiot jumped on-stage to try to take one away from her! She is the highest-grossing female touring act, the most streamed woman and the first BILLIONAIRE with music as the main source of income.  She has inspired millions and millions of young people all over the world.

Taylor is known for her philanthropic efforts.  Besides supporting the arts, she has been active in Feeding America, the World Health Organization, Stand Up To Cancer, children's literacy and many other charitable endeavors.  Every city on her tour benefits from her charitable endeavors.  She truly embraces the Pay-It-Forward philosophy.

So, it begs the question:  Why are certain people so upset over her romance with Travis Kelce, her exposure on NFL broadcasts, her political leanings and just about anything that she says, does or doesn't say or do?  Is it jealousy, mysoginy, or are they scared that she might have influence with a very large group of people...specifically those of voting age?  Probably all of the above!

I haven't seen these same people get upset when the cameras pan to other celebrities in the crowd at a football game. I didn't see any of them get upset when another athlete, David Beckham, started a love affair with Posh Spice - now, Victoria Beckham.  Where is the uproar over other celebrities being on the sidelines during games or dominating the courtside seats at a basketball game or being shown from their luxury boxes?  Is a grand total of 25 seconds on camera really stop the flow of your watching a game?

Give me a break.  This is all about the fact that Taylor has encouraged young people to register to vote...to let their voices be heard..to stand up for what they believe in.  The MAGA crowd has demanded that she stay out of politics.  But it is okay for their "stars" of the music and entertainment industry that support the conservative movement to voice their opinions.  As usual, the hypocricy is overwhelming.  

And if you are offended that Travis does commercials for Bud Light, Pfizer, Nike, State Farm, Experion and DirecTV and others, than don't get the vaccination, don't drink Bud Light, quit wearing Nike, get your insurance from someone other than State Farm, don't check your credit through Experion and don't use DirecTV.  That's what freedom of choice is about.  But, stop the damn rumors of something sinister going on because two famous people are having a romance.  There are bigger problems in this country and the world in general and to focus on Taylor and Travis is ridiculous! 

I am already a fan of Travis Kelce because of his enormous talent on the field...and I enjoy the podcast he does with his brother.  Now, I am becoming a Swifty, because of the person she is!

To those that are offended by Taylor Swift and her relationship with Travis Kelce, I say...Get a life!

And The Journey continues......