“Carrie Underwood’s Super Bowl 60 Halftime Show: A Country-Rock Spectacle That Has Fans Electrified!”
Fans have been chanting, petitioning, and campaigning for this moment—and now it’s official: Carrie Underwood will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl 60 Halftime Show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on February 8, 2026 YouTube+7The Sun+7Taste of Country+7. For country music lovers and football fans alike, this announcement is nothing short of history in the making.
The Setlist Buzz That Broke the Internet
A leaked 12-minute setlist has lit social media ablaze. It’s a bold fusion of country roots and rock heat:
- “Before He Cheats” (Rock Remix) with a possible appearance by Joan Jett
- “Jesus, Take The Wheel” opening gospel style with choir
- “Blown Away” complete with wind effects and pyrotechnics
- “Sweet Child O’ Mine”—yes, the Guns N’ Roses cover
- “Something In The Water” finale with full orchestra
Fans are losing their minds:
“Carrie doing Guns N’ Roses?! I’m SCREAMING!”
“This is the country‑rock Super Bowl we’ve been waiting for!”
Speculation of surprise duets with Miranda Lambert or Chris Stapleton, and even a Joan Jett cameo is sending fans into a frenzy TikTok+1Setlist.fm+1.
Why It Matters
It’s been over three decades—since 1994—that country artists headlined the Super Bowl (Clint Black, Tanya Tucker, The Judds), so this moment feels long overdue Taste of Country. Carrie is already woven into NFL culture: she’s sung the anthem in 2010 and NBC’s Sunday Night Football theme since 2013 Daily Express US+3The Sun+3The Sun+3. With a voice refined across nine albums and seven tours, she’s primed to command the global stage.
A Performance with Heart
This isn’t just about entertainment. Carrie’s personal connection to California’s July 2025 floods—where over 120 lives were lost—brings genuine emotion to her performance Taste of Country. Close sources report she’ll include a tribute to flood victims and first responders, perhaps honoring Camp Mystic’s director, Dick Eastland, with a haunting moment of silence or a heartfelt rendition.
Fan Frenzy & Social Media Euphoria
The #CUsuperbowl campaign began nearly a year ago, backed by Change.org petitions, celebrity advocates, and fan power Taste of Country. After the official announcement, hashtag trends exploded:
“She’s about to make history.”
“I’ll lose it if Joan Jett shows up!”
“Carrie’s voice is a force of nature.” — Jay‑Z, co‑producer Facebook+2Facebook+2feeds.acast.com+2Daily Express US+3The Sun+3Taste of Country+3Taste of Country
What Experts Are Saying
- Billboard: “Carrie brings heart, grit, and Nashville swagger—that’s the halftime show formula.” The Sun+3en.wikipedia.org+3Daily Express US+3
- Classic FM and The Guardian have praised her genre-fluid performances on recent tours, highlighting her rock remixes of Joan Jett and Pat Benatar hits.
