Country Music Making a Comeback at Super Bowl LX: Top Contenders for the Halftime Show
As anticipation builds for the upcoming 2025-26 NFL season, speculations about the performers at Super Bowl LX have already begun circulating online. While country music has been a popular choice for pre-game performances, it has been more than three decades since a country artist headlined the halftime show. However, there is a possibility that 2026 could break this trend. Betting site Kalshi has listed the top contenders for the halftime show, with Jay-Z currently leading the odds, closely followed by Post Malone and Morgan Wallen. Other artists gaining ground in the odds include Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, Drake, Metallica, Miley Cyrus, and Bad Bunny.
The last time a country singer headlined a Super Bowl halftime show was in 1994 when Clint Black, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, and Wynonna Judd performed a medley of country hits during Super Bowl 28. The upcoming Super Bowl 60, scheduled for February 8, 2026, will take place at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., the home of the San Francisco 49ers. As the countdown to the season kickoff continues, fans eagerly await the announcement of the halftime performer who will take the stage at Super Bowl LX.