Jon Bon Jovi Joins Jason Kelce and Philly Specials for a Cover of the Christmas Classic 'Run Rudolph Run'

Mar. 15, 2025

Jon Bon Jovi; Jordan Mailata, Lane Johnson and Jason Kelce.Photo:John Parra/Getty; Hallmark Channel/Instagram

John Parra/Getty; Hallmark Channel/Instagram

Jon Bon Joviis getting into the Christmas spirit with a new take on a classic festive tune.

The Philly Specials, which consists ofPhiladelphia Eagles alumJason Kelceand current playersLane JohnsonandJordan Mailata, teamed up with Bon Jovi, 62, to cover Chuck Berry’s “Run Rudolph Run.”

Bon Jovi and the Philly Specials' cover fits perfectly into any cheery holiday playlist.

“🚨 SURPRISE! 🚨 Just when you thought the party was over, we’ve got one last gift for you 🎁🎄…” the groupcaptioned an Instagram postdebuting the single. “Run Rudolph Run featuring Jason, Jordan, Lane, AND the legendary @jonbonjovi is OUT NOW! 🎶 Stream it, download it, and let’s end this Philly Special season with a bang!”

Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata.Philadelphia Eagles/ Instagram

Philadelphia Eagles/ Instagram

The following year, the group released their sophomore album,A Philly Special ChristmasSpecial, featuringPatti Labelleon “This Christmas” and Jason’s brotherTravison"Fairytale of Philadelphia."

Other holiday tunes included “Dominic the Donkey” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”

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This holiday season, the trio dropped their third album,A Philly Special Christmas Partywitha song featuring Stevie Nickstitled “Maybe This Christmas” as well as"Santa Drives an Astrovan" with Mt. Joy.

Travis, 35, andBoyz II Menalso joined his brother’s group onA Philly Special Christmas Partyfor the song"It’s Christmas Time (In Cleveland Heights),“paying tribute to the Kelce brothers' hometown.

Jon Bon Jovi in 2021.Jamie McCarthy/Getty

Jamie McCarthy/Getty

Profits for the three Philly Special records benefit causes close to the football players' hearts.

This year, proceeds went tothe Children’s Crisis Treatment Center’s Holiday Toy Drive, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Snowflake Station and The Fund For The School District of Philadelphia for Operation Snowball.

source: people.com