Who Should Rock the Stage at Super Bowl LX? Community Weighs In
COMMUNITY PICKS: With the NFL officially announcing Bad Bunny as the halftime show entertainment for Super Bowl LX, excitement is already brewing—not just for the game itself, but for the spectacle of the Halftime Show. Locals wasted no time weighing in on who they’d like to see take the stage, and the answers revealed a fascinating mix of nostalgia, genre loyalty, and a call for “real talent.”
For many, one band stood out loud and clear: Metallica. Dozens of fans threw their support behind the heavy metal icons, with Jim Green, Connie Duke, Craig McElwee, Heath Martin, and Vikki Zerbe Becker all echoing the same sentiment—“Metallica, for once.” Their hard-hitting sound, rarely seen on such a mainstream stage, struck a chord with those wanting something different from recent pop-centered halftime acts.
On the other side of the spectrum, country music made a strong showing. Carrie Underwood earned early praise from Chan Copeland and Bobbie Glenn, while Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, and Morgan Wallen all drew mentions. Daniel Jenkins offered a double feature suggestion: Brothers Osborne and the a cappella group Home Free, praising both for their live energy.
But not everyone was satisfied with the idea of a modern performer. Nostalgia ran deep, with several fans longing for a return to the greats. Deborah Murphree wished for Prince reruns, Charles Burks called for Elvis, and Bobnvickie Neely imagined Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon era lighting up the Super Bowl stage.
Of course, not everyone is convinced the halftime show is worth the hype at all. Ann Black admitted she hasn’t tuned in for years, while Judie Gale bluntly stated, “Could not pay me enough to watch no matter who performs.” Blair McCreless took it a step further, joking that “home movies of grass growing would be fine.”
Still, for every skeptic, there was a dreamer imagining what the show could be. Some, like Leland Tucker, simply hoped for “someone who represents America and appeals to all music fans.” Others leaned local, throwing in picks like Flathead Ford with Jerry Carnathan or Sister Luck. And in perhaps the most surprising twist, Jarrod Neely suggested that maybe Nickelback and Creed could finally have their moment together.
No matter who ultimately headlines, one thing is clear: Super Bowl halftime shows spark as much debate as the games themselves. And if the comments are any indication, the community is just as ready to talk music as football.
Do you prefer to see modern chart-toppers or nostalgic throwbacks at the Super Bowl Halftime Show? What’s the most memorable halftime performance you’ve ever watched?