Country Singer Lee Greenwood Shows Interest in Super Bowl 2026 Halftime Show

Lee Greenwood, the well-known country music artist, has expressed support for House Speaker Mike Johnson’s suggestion that he should perform at the upcoming Super Bowl 2026 instead of Bad Bunny. Greenwood, 82, told a media outlet that he agrees with Johnson’s view that he “would make a great performer for any Super Bowl show.”

The singer pointed to his history of performing the national anthem and “God Bless The U.S.A.” at various NFL games, including upcoming performances at Dallas Cowboys games. Greenwood remarked, “I am always thrilled to perform during the games,” and joked about possibly singing before Bad Bunny takes the field, suggesting he could inspire stadium-wide patriotism.

Johnson described Greenwood as a positive role model, especially for young children. Greenwood has performed at President Trump’s rallies as well, adding to his reputation as a patriotic performer.

Meanwhile, the current NFL headliner, Bad Bunny, recently responded to criticism over his selection to headline the halftime show. In a stand-up routine on “Saturday Night Live,” he joked that everyone, including Fox News, was happy about his performance, despite online negativity directed at him.

Johnson, 53, criticized the choice, noting that Bad Bunny’s style may not appeal to a broad audience, especially young viewers, and suggested that patriotic artists like Greenwood might be more suitable. Despite the debate, many celebrities, including Jennifer Lopez, have supported Bad Bunny, praising his worldwide popularity and universal appeal.

Other celebrities, like Danica Patrick, voiced their disapproval of the selection, while Jennifer Lopez expressed her enthusiasm, emphasizing that his music transcends language barriers.