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Country singer Orville Peck claims he hooked up with NFL player: ‘Made out with a guy on the Raiders’

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Cardoza, R. (2026, September 18). Country singer Orville Peck claims he hooked up with NFL player: ‘Made out with a guy on the Raiders’. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/18/entertainment/country-singer-orville-peck-claims-he-made-out-with-with-nfl-player-on-the-raiders/

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Country singer Orville Peck released a new song called "Ring the Bell" from his album "Mule," where he mentions hooking up with an NFL player on the Las Vegas Raiders. When questioned by Variety, Peck confirmed that he had permission to use this lyric and insisted it was someone comfortable with their identity being potentially revealed. He did not confirm whether the player in question is Carl Nassib, who came out as gay while playing for the Raiders in 2021. The album "Mule" documents a difficult period in Peck's life following his 2023 suicide attempt and subsequent rehabilitation.

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Orville Peck, a country music singer known for wearing a Western fringe mask, released his new song "Ring the Bell" from his latest album "Mule" on Friday. In the track, Peck sings about making out with an NFL player who is on the Las Vegas Raiders team. Peck confirmed to Variety that he received permission from the athlete before including this detail in his lyrics and assured the player felt honored by the mention. The singer kept the identity of the player anonymous but hinted that listeners could use their "common sense" to identify him if they wanted. Peck's new album launch coincides with an upcoming Raiders game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, though he did not specify whether he would attend.

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Orville Peck dished on his hookup with an NFL player in “Ring the Bell.” asserted

Peck → dish → Bell

In the new song off the country singer’s “Mule” album, out Friday, he sings, “I love the Lakers, the Mets and the Longhorns, made out with a guy on the [Las Vegas] Raiders.” asserted

I → sing → Raiders

The 38-year-old revealed to Variety on Thursday that the mystery athlete was “very, very honored” to be featured in the lyrics. asserted

athlete → reveal → lyrics

“I’m going to preface this by saying that I did receive permission to sing that lyric from the subject in question and he was very thrilled,” Peck, known for covering his face with a Western fringe mask, clarified. asserted

Peck → go → mask

The musician recalled telling the individual in question, “Look, I’m gonna keep it sort of ambiguous and mysterious, but I would like to include this in this song.” asserted

I → recall → song

Peck insisted he “would never have done it if it were somebody who was hiding or fearful of it coming out.” asserted

it → insist → it

The “Dead of Night” hitmaker explained, “This person would have probably allowed me to say their name if I wanted, but I didn’t think it was necessary. asserted

it → explain → name

People can use their own common sense and discovery to try to figure out who it may be, but that’s all I’ll say.” uncertain

I → use → sense

The outlet questioned Peck on whether he was referring to Carl Nassib, a retired defensive end who came out as gay while playing for the Raiders in 2021. asserted

who → question → 2021

Peck, however, would not confirm nor deny the identity of his makeout partner. asserted

Peck → confirm → partner

He went on to describe the “deep wound[s]” bared in “Mule,” which was meant to be a “thank-you to many people and an apology to some people and an explanation to other people” after Peck’s 2023 suicide attempt and rehab stay. asserted

which → go → attempt

The now-sober star asked, “What better therapy is there than getting up and being able to express these songs?” asserted

star → ask → songs

“Then there are people listening and relating, and they’re sharing their pain,” Peck, who can “barely make it through some of the songs” while rehearsing, said. asserted

who → be → songs

“It’s a spiritual experience.” asserted

It → ’ → ?

The performer has been out as a gay man since he launched his career with “Pony” in 2019. asserted

he → launch → 2019

When announcing “Mule” in July, Peck told his Instagram followers, “This record is a chronological account of the year I lost my way.” asserted

I → announce → way

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Conversation Your voice matters. asserted

voice → know → Conversation

Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted

Discussions → moderate → civility

Country singer Orville Peck claims he hooked up with NFL player: ‘Made out with a guy on the Raiders’

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