The NFL has officially announced its pre-game performers for Super Bowl LX, taking place Feb. 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 deliver “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” and Brandi Carlile — one of the most decorated queer artists in modern music — will take on “America the Beautiful.”
And with Bad Bunny headlining the Apple Music Halftime Show, the Super Bowl is going to be loud, proud, and impossible to ignore.
“Charlie, Brandi, and Coco are generational talents, and we are honored to have them – alongside our extraordinary deaf performers – on Super Bowl LX’s world stage,” Desiree Perez, CEO of Roc Nation, said in a statement. “This moment embodies the very best of culture, live performance, and our country, perfectly kicking off game day.”
Brandi Carlile to Hit the Stage
Carlile, an 11-time Grammy winner, Oscar nominee, two-time Emmy winner, bestselling author, and unapologetically out lesbian performer, has become one of the strongest voices in music and queer storytelling.
Her career has produced anthem after anthem for the misfits, dreamers, and underdogs — so it feels fitting that she’s stepping onto the biggest stage in American entertainment to sing an iconic song.
Her performance of “America the Beautiful” also comes on the heels of Returning to Myself, her latest album, released after her Grammy-nominated collaboration with Elton John.
Charlie Puth and Coco Jones Round Out a Powerhouse Lineup
Pop maestro Charlie Puth, 33, will kick off the night with the national anthem. Known for hits like “We Don’t Talk Anymore,” and “See You Again,” Puth has racked up more than 35 billion streams.
Coco Jones — Grammy-winning R&B superstar and breakout actor on Peacock’s Bel-Air — will perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Jones, 27, has become one of R&B’s defining new voices, with her platinum hit “ICU” and her 2026 Best R&B Album nomination for Why Not More?
Bad Bunny Is Set to Make History
Of course, all eyes will be on the halftime show.
Bad Bunny was announced as the 2026 headliner in September, making him the first solo Latin male artist to lead the Super Bowl’s biggest moment. His selection has already sparked headlines, praise, backlash, and everything in between — but the NFL has stood firmly behind the decision.
“He’s one of the leading and most popular entertainers in the world,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said, pointing to the league’s commitment to younger, more diverse audiences.
Bad Bunny himself kept it simple: he’s doing this for his people, his culture, and the generations who came before him.
