Carrie Underwood Suggests Lee Greenwood for Super Bowl Halftime Show — His Response Sends Fans Into a Frenzy
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Country superstar Carrie Underwood, renowned for her powerhouse vocals and iconic patriotic performances, recently made headlines with a bold suggestion: legendary singer Lee Greenwood should headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show, calling it “America’s greatest night.”
“There’s no voice that captures America quite like Lee’s,” Underwood said. “‘God Bless the U.S.A.’ is more than a song — it’s part of who we are. If there’s ever a Super Bowl that truly represents this country, he should be the one singing.”
Fans erupted with excitement at the idea, flooding social media with praise. And when TMZ spoke with Greenwood, his response ignited even more enthusiasm.
Smiling, the 82-year-old country icon said, “I’m right in step with that. I’d crush it. I’ve been singing for NFL teams for years — especially at their Salute to Service games. There’s nothing like performing for the men and women who serve our country.”
Greenwood also revealed he’s already set to perform at halftime for the Dallas Cowboys’ Monday Night Football game on November 3rd, emphasizing the natural connection between football, fans, and patriotic music. “Football’s America’s game,” he said. “Singing ‘God Bless the U.S.A.’ for fans, for players, and for the troops — that’s always a thrill.”
The idea of Greenwood on the Super Bowl stage immediately went viral. One fan on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, “Imagine the whole stadium singing ‘God Bless the U.S.A.’ — goosebumps everywhere.” Another added, “Carrie Underwood and Lee Greenwood on one stage? That would be the most American Super Bowl halftime show ever.”
With a career spanning decades and performances at presidential inaugurations, military tributes, and major sporting events, Greenwood’s presence would bring a unifying and patriotic energy rarely seen at recent halftime shows.
Whether the NFL adopts Underwood’s suggestion remains unknown, but the thought of Lee Greenwood performing “God Bless the U.S.A.” on the Super Bowl stage has already captured the hearts of fans nationwide.
As one social media user perfectly summed it up:
“No politics, no drama — just America singing together again. That’s the halftime show we need.”
