Reba McEntire, 68, Was 'Mad' over Rumors of Taylor Swift Dating Her 'Boyfriend'

• Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dating rumors have disappointed country singer Reba McEntire.
• Reba McEntire openly admitted to having a crush on Travis Kelce and said her boyfriend is not bothered.
• The country singer had dated her boyfriend for three years and considers him the love of her life.

Swift and Kelce Dating Rumors

Rumors about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dating left Reba McEntire heartbroken. The 68-year-old country singer and actress, who appeared on "Today" to promote her book, "Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots," jokingly pointed out that she was upset with Swift and Kelce's alleged romance.

"Oh, my gosh, I am so mad at her because I had a crush on him," she said. McEntire, a die-hard fan of Kelce, who plays tight end for NFL's Kansas City Chiefs, said she was "devastated," referring to the talented athlete as "her boyfriend" who cheated on her.

The dubbed "Queen of Country whose real boyfriend is Rex Linn, said her man is not bothered by her infatuation for Kelce. The talented singer revealed she frequently comments about Kelce's looks while watching football games with her boyfriend.

McEntire then highlighted that when Swift and Kelce's dating rumors emerged, Linn started teasing her, telling her that her "boyfriend" had gotten another girlfriend.

According to a source, Swift and Kelce's alleged romance is in the early stages, and the two are still getting to know each other and taking things slow. The insider also claimed that Swift has already met the football star's parents and friends.

The Grammy-award-winning singer has been showing her support for Kelce, cheering him on at his games. In September, during the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Chicago Bears, Swift and Kelce's mother sat together, chatting, laughing, and cheering throughout the entire game.

When Kelce's mother appeared on "Today," she was tight-lipped about discussing her son's romantic life. While responding to a question about the dating rumors, she hinted that Kelce and Swift's alleged romance was "fairly new."

Inside McEntire and Linn’s Love Story

Despite McEntire crushing on Kelce, the country singer and her boyfriend Linn share a beautiful love story. The couple first crossed paths in 1991 on the set of "The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw." At the time, McEntire was married to Navel Blackstock. The two would later reconnect in 2020 on the set of "Young Sheldon."

When the pandemic hit, the couple would stay connected for long hours, texting and calling. This is how McEntire saved Linn's name as "Rex Linn long-distance boyfriend," on her cellphone and hasn't changed the funny moniker ever since.

On the other hand, McEntire exists on Linn's phone as "Tater Tot," her famous nickname. Even though the couple's first meeting was not love at first sight, McEnitre referred to Linn as the love of her life.

She highlighted the two enjoyed spending time together and had many things in common. While the couple have known each other for over three decades and have only dated for three years, McEntire said she and Linn are inseparable.