Brandi Carlile, Charlie Puth & Coco Jones Added to Super Bowl LX Pregame Lineup

As Bad Bunny gears up to headline the halftime show, the NFL is expanding the pregame entertainment for Super Bowl LX with collaboration from Roc Nation and Apple Music. The league announced that Brandi Carlile, Charlie Puth, and Coco Jones will join the pregame performances for the championship game at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, California on February 8, 2026. The event will be broadcast live on NBC.

Pregame Performances

Charlie Puth is set to perform the national anthem, Brandi Carlile will sing America the Beautiful, and Coco Jones will deliver Lift Every Voice and Sing. Their performances will take place from various venues across the San Francisco Bay Area, creating a dynamic pregame showcase.

Halftime Show Controversy

Bad Bunny was announced as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime performer in September, generating some controversy despite the three-time Grammy winner being a U.S. citizen from Puerto Rico. The selection drew criticism from certain political groups, including former President Trumps Department of Homeland Security and supporters of Turning Point USA, who offered an alternative halftime event.

Leagues Response

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defended the choice, emphasizing Bad Bunnys global popularity and the careful planning behind the selection. Hes one of the leading and most popular entertainers in the world. Thats what we try to achieve. Its an important stage for us and a key part of the entertainment experience, Goodell stated. He added, Its rare to select an artist without some criticism when hundreds of millions of people are watching. But Im confident it will be an exciting and unifying performance.

Author: Sophia Brooks