And yes… he knows exactly why it went viral.

Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE from the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix — where he lit up the event as a headlining performer — the country superstar laughed when asked about that September picture taken at 1587 Prime, the Kansas City steakhouse owned by Kelce and Mahomes.

“We got some good traction,” Kane admitted.
Then he added what everyone already knows:
“Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are like the biggest couple in the world.”

The group had gathered to celebrate Kelce and Swift’s engagement and Mahomes’ 30th birthday — a double celebration that naturally gathered the biggest names in sports and music under the same roof.

Kane had nothing but praise for the restaurant:
“It’s fire,” he said.
“They brought out a bunch of entrees… everything I tried was so good. Highly recommend it — and take a picture where we took ours.”

The viral moment wasn’t the only highlight of his weekend. Kane also opened up about his electric F1 performance, sharing excitement about performing with VAVO — and even teasing appearances from surprise guests Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
“It’s going to be a good time,” he promised.

This year has been a turning point for the singer:
• A new album, The High Road
• A major promotional tour
• A dramatic fitness and mental-health transformation
• And juggling life as a father of three in Nashville

“Getting in shape changed my mindset,” he previously told PEOPLE.
“I feel like I’m restarting my youth… I want to give everything 100% now.”

And based on the viral sparks from one legendary group photo?
He’s already doing that — and more.