Taylor Swift Sends Ex-Boyfriend Message as Wedding to Travis Kelce Nears

The pop star's new single "Opalite" tops the charts, beating out a song by ex Calvin Harris.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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As Taylor Swift's wedding to Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce approaches, the singer is making waves with her new single "Opalite" from her 2025 album "The Life of a Showgirl." The song has reached number one on the charts, beating out a new song by Swift's ex-boyfriend Calvin Harris. Swift says the song is a celebration of life and about forgiving yourself, with a symbolic meaning tied to Kelce's birthstone.

Why it matters

This story highlights the continued success of Taylor Swift's music career as she prepares for her upcoming wedding. It also shows the ongoing dynamic between Swift and some of her past relationships, as her single overtakes a song by ex-boyfriend Calvin Harris on the charts.

The details

Swift's single "Opalite" debuted at number one on both the Official Physical Singles and Official Vinyl Singles charts on February 20, 2026. The song is a celebration of life and about forgiving yourself, with a symbolic meaning tied to Kelce's birthstone of opal. Meanwhile, Swift's ex-boyfriend Calvin Harris had a new song with the band Kasabian called "Release the Pressure" that would have been number one this week, but was beaten out by "Opalite." Swift says the timing of the chart performance was specific, as she had released remixes of "Opalite" to help promote the song.

  • On February 20, 2026, Taylor Swift's single "Opalite" debuted at number one on the charts.
  • In October 2025, Swift released her 12th studio album "The Life of a Showgirl" which included the song "Opalite."

The players

Taylor Swift

A popular American singer-songwriter who recently got engaged to Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce.

Travis Kelce

A tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs who is engaged to Taylor Swift.

Calvin Harris

A Scottish DJ and record producer who is one of Taylor Swift's ex-boyfriends.

Kasabian

An English rock band that collaborated with Calvin Harris on the song "Release the Pressure."

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What they’re saying

“When we go through something that doesn't work out, we oftentimes look at it as this major setback, like we've taken a step back. But I've found that so many of those instances in my life can catapult you forward in growth, in wisdom, in perspective.”

— Taylor Swift (Hits Radio)

“Travis' birthstone is an opal, so I've always fixated on that, I've always loved that stone. I thought it was kind of cool metaphor. [Opalite is] a man-made opal, and happiness can also be man-made, too. So, that's kind of what the song is about, kind of the juxtaposition of those two.”

— Taylor Swift (Capital FM)

“I think 'Opalite' might be my favorite, at least right now. Every time it comes on, I always catch myself.”

— Travis Kelce (New Heights Podcast)

What’s next

Swift and Kelce have not yet announced a specific wedding date, but the singer's new music and chart success will likely continue to be a focus as the big day approaches.

The takeaway

Taylor Swift's continued musical success and the symbolic meaning behind her new single "Opalite" highlight the personal journey she has been on, even as she prepares to take the next step in her relationship with fiancé Travis Kelce. The song's chart performance also shows Swift's ability to still impact the music industry, even when competing against past romantic partners.