Why Carrie Underwood Might Finally Headline the Super Bowl and What Fans Are Doing to Make It Happen

It’s been over 20 years since a country artist performed at the Super Bowl halftime show; Shania Twain was the last in 2003. But if fans have their way, Carrie Underwood will change that in 2026. She’s already the voice of Sunday Night Football, and now people across the country are rallying for her to take the big stage at Super Bowl 60.

According to ‘Taste of Country’, fans have launched multiple petitions and a growing campaign online to push the NFL to pick Carrie. One viral post read: “Petition to get her to perform the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show! ” The movement is gaining steam, especially because Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara; next year’s venue known for being more open to genre diversity.

Carrie Underwood – 2023 Waiting All Day for Sunday Night

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Carrie has been the face and sound of football Sunday nights for over a decade. Her energy, star power, and crossover appeal make her a perfect fit. And with her current American Idol judging role wrapping before the Super Bowl broadcast season, fans argue her schedule would align perfectly.

If you’re still wondering whether Carrie could own a halftime stage, her CMA performance of “Blown Away” might just answer that. With powerhouse vocals and arena-level theatrics, it’s easy to imagine this exact energy lighting up a Super Bowl.

Carrie Underwood – Blown Away (Live at CMA Awards)

Supporters have already taken their campaign to ‘Change.org’ and ‘Country Living Nation’ reports that the hashtags are starting to trend. With each share and retweet, the fan base grows louder. They’re not just hoping; they’re organizing.

Carrie’s influence stretches from TV to TikTok, and her fans are making it known that they want her on that halftime stage. With millions of followers and over a decade of hits behind her, it might just be time for Nashville to return to the Super Bowl spotlight.