The NFL has officially announced the pregame performers for Super Bowl LX, to be held on February 8, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
The lineup is stacked. Charlie Puth will sing the national anthem, rising R&B powerhouse Coco Jones will perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” and one of modern music’s brightest queer artists, Brandi Carlile, will perform “America the Beautiful.”
And with Bad Bunny headlining the halftime show on Apple Music, the Super Bowl will be loud, proud and impossible to ignore.
“Charli, Brandi and Coco are generational talents, and we are honored to welcome them to the world stage at Super Bowl LX alongside other extraordinary deaf performers,” Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez said in a statement. “This moment represents the best of culture, live performance and our country, and is the perfect kick-off to game day.”
Brandi Carlyle appears on stage
An 11-time Grammy winner, Oscar nominee, two-time Emmy winner, best-selling author, and openly lesbian, Carlyle has become one of the most powerful voices in music and queer storytelling.
Her career has produced one anthem after another for misfits, dreamers, and underdogs, so it feels only fitting that she would take to the biggest stage in American entertainment to sing her iconic song.
Her performance of “America the Beautiful” also return to yourselfher latest album released after a Grammy-nominated collaboration with Elton John.
Charlie Puth and Coco Jones complete the powerful lineup
Pop master Charlie Puth (33) will open the night by singing the national anthem. Known for hits like “We Don’t Talk Anymore” and “See You Again,” Puth has amassed more than 35 billion streams.
Coco Jones — Grammy-winning R&B superstar and Peacocks breakout actor bel air —Play “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Jones, 27, has become one of the defining new voices in R&B with the platinum hit “ICU” and a nomination for Best R&B Album of 2026. Why not more?
Bad Bunny begins to make history
Of course, the halftime show gets all the attention.
Bad Bunny was announced as the 2026 headliner in September, becoming the first solo Latin male artist to lead the Super Bowl’s biggest moment. His selection has already generated headlines, praise and backlash, but the NFL stands firmly behind the decision.
“He’s one of the most popular entertainers in the world,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said, pointing to the league’s commitment to a younger, more diverse audience.
Bad Bunny himself simply kept saying that he was doing this for his people, his culture, and the generations that came before him.
Super Bowl LX begins February 8th on NBC, Telemundo and Peacock.
Source: Gayety – gayety.com
