Whether it's the Broncos, Patriots, Rams, Seahawks or any other NFL contender, one thing is for sure: The lineup of singers for Sunday's Super Bowl is all stars in their own right. In addition to the announcement that Bad Bunny was named best halftime performer earlier this season, we know that Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones have been added to the roster of singers for the big game next February.
The Bad Bunny announcement followed months of rumors and predictions and was made in a subtle way back in late September. Headliner Super Bowl The Half-Time Show is one of the most popular singing performances of the year, and that's how the 31-year-old singer announced it on social media.
The Puerto Rican singer is the most streamed artist in the world. Bad Bunny has 10 Grammy nominations and three wins. His three Grammy wins were for Best Latin Pop or Urban Album. YuHLKMDLG, Best Musica Urbana Album Last world tour and summer without you.
Some of his other awards include an American Music Award for Favorite Latin Artist, a BET Award for Single of the Year for his hit “I Like It” with Cardi B and J Balvin, and Billboard Top Latin.
Bad Bunny's best songs are “Vete”, “Titi Me Pregunto”, “Que Pasaria” and “BAILE INoLIDABLE”.
Usually special guests are announced closer to the championship game. One of the first guesses about the special guest is Cardi B, who is also associated with the NFL because she I recently gave birth to a boyson of Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs.
Rapper Kendrick Lamarwhich featured several special guests including SZA and Serena Williams, was last year's headliner. Some other iconic break artists include Prince, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Paul McCartney, U2 and Bruce Springsteen, to name a few. The halftime show has become a cultural moment for the masses as it is usually the most watched performance of the year.
But the celebration of the day begins long before the break. Several artists will perform before the game, including Grammy-nominated singer Charlie Puth, 11-time Grammy-winning artist Brandi Carlile and Grammy-winning R&B artist Coco Jones.
“Charlie, Brandi and Coco are generational talents, and we are honored to have them—along with our outstanding deaf performers—on the global stage for Super Bowl LX,” said Desiree Perez, CEO of Roc Nation. “This moment embodies the very best of culture, live performance and our country, the perfect start to match day.”
Here's a look at who will be performing each song before the game:
“The Star-Spangled Banner”
Charlie Puth and renowned deaf music artist Fred Beam will perform the national anthem before the big game. Puth is an award-winning, platinum-selling singer, songwriter and producer. His hits include “See You Again,” “Attention” and “We Don't Talk Anymore.”
“America the Beautiful”
Brandi Carlile and deaf music artist Julian Ortiz will perform “America the Beautiful.” Carlyle has an impressive resume that includes an Oscar nomination, two Emmy awards and a book that reached number one on The New York Times bestseller list.
“Lift Every Voice and Sing”
“Lift Every Voice and Sing” will be performed by Coco Jones and renowned deaf musician Fred Beam. Jones quickly made a name for herself in R&B music, receiving eight Grammy nominations. Her hit “ICU” was certified platinum. She is not only an actress, but also a musician.
The 60th Super Bowl will take place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, on NBC. The game and performance will take place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, where the stadium is located San Francisco 49ers.
