Super Bowl LX: Charlie Puth to Sing National Anthem, Terrible Bunny Headlines Halftime Show

Super Bowl LX, set to take place in Santa Clara, California, will feature a dynamic lineup of musical performances. Charlie Puth will perform the National Anthem, while Bad Bunny will take the stage for the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show. Additional pre-game performances include Brandi Carlile singing “America the Stunning” and Coco Jones performing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”

National Anthem Performance

Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth will perform the Star-Spangled Banner prior to the kickoff of Super Bowl LX, between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. He will be joined by American Sign Language performer Fred Beam [NFL.com].

Halftime Show Headliner: Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show. The announcement of Bad Bunny as the halftime performer in September sparked controversy among some, but the NFL has stood by its choice [MSN].

Additional Pregame Performances

Brandi Carlile, a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, will perform “America the Beautiful” before the game. Coco Jones will deliver a performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” alongside Fred Beam, who will provide American Sign Language interpretation [NFL.com].

NFL Performance Compensation

Interestingly, the NFL does not pay entertainers to perform at the Super Bowl, including the halftime show, the National Anthem singers, and performers of “America the Beautiful.” The NFL covers expenses and production costs for all performers [NFL.com].

Fan Reaction

The selection of Charlie Puth to sing the National Anthem has been largely well-received by NFL fans, particularly in contrast to the initial reaction to Bad Bunny’s halftime show announcement [MusicTimes]. Fans have praised Puth’s vocal abilities and the lack of political debate surrounding his performance.