For Pete's Sake

Yes, Melissa Etheridge did write a love song about the Chiefs’ Alex Smith

Take note of the guitar strap on Melissa Etheridge’s guitar.
Take note of the guitar strap on Melissa Etheridge’s guitar.

Singer/song writer Melissa Etheridge grew up in Leavenworth, so it should come as no surprise that she is a big Chiefs fan.

How big? Well, she penned a love song about Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith. Now, you might know that Etheridge is a lesbian, but she did perform her song, “Alex Smith, I Love You” while on “Good Morning Football” on the NFL Network on Friday.

In the song, Etheridge also mentions Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce, Eric Berry, Justin Houston and Andy Reid, as well as a “Hungry Pig.” You know that’s a reference to Dontari Poe, right?

Etheridge also talked about her love for the Chiefs:

Pete Grathoff: 816-234-4330, @pgrathoff

This story was originally published January 13, 2017 at 12:12 PM.

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