TPUSA Debuts “All‑American” Super Bowl Halftime Show Featuring Country Stars Amid Bad Bunny Controversy
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TPUSA Streams “All‑American Halftime Show” During Super Bowl Sunday Turning Point USA will broadcast its alternative halftime production at 8 p.m. ET on Feb. 8, 2026, overlapping the NFL’s halftime window. The live stream will appear on X, YouTube, Rumble, Daily Wire+, OAN News and The National Desk, providing a “no‑agenda” option for viewers [2]. The rollout follows criticism of the NFL’s choice of Bad Bunny for the official halftime slot [1].
Country Artists Confirmed for Conservative‑Led Production Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett are the first performers announced for the show [1][2]. TPUSA’s website promises additional musical acts will be added later, expanding the lineup beyond the initial four country stars [2]. The roster contrasts sharply with Bad Bunny’s Latin‑pop style, underscoring the cultural divide the event seeks to highlight [1].
Show Framed as Faith, Family, and Freedom Alternative Spokesperson Andrew Kolvet described the program as a celebration of “faith, family, and freedom,” positioning it as a family‑friendly alternative during the halftime break [2]. Erika Kirk told Fox News the event honors her late husband Charlie Kirk’s desire to dominate cultural conversation [1]. Donald Trump Jr. endorsed the alternative on X, writing he would “take this over Woke Bunny any day of the week” [1].
Conservative Leaders Slam Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Slot Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Fox commentator Tomi Lahren and former President Donald Trump publicly denounced Bad Bunny’s booking as a provocation [1]. Trump called the choice “absolutely ridiculous” and announced he would skip the game, labeling the lineup a “terrible choice” [1]. Bad Bunny’s recent Grammy win for Album of the Year and his massive streaming reach have intensified right‑wing criticism [2].
Live Stream Distributed Through TPUSA Platforms and Partner Channels The halftime event will be livestreamed on TPUSA’s website and social feeds, with additional distribution via Real America’s Voice and OAN, making it accessible on mobile devices, computers and smart TVs [1]. This multi‑platform approach aims to capture the large audience watching the Super Bowl while offering a conservative‑aligned entertainment option [1][2].
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Newsweek: TPUSA Rolls Out “All American” Super Bowl Halftime Alternative: details the launch, country‑star lineup, streaming partners, and political backlash, highlighting Donald Trump Jr.’s support .
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WBNS (Columbus, OH): Turning Point USA Announces Alternative Halftime Show for Super Bowl Sunday: outlines the Feb. 8 schedule, platform distribution, spokesperson’s “faith, family, freedom” framing, and context of Charlie Kirk’s death and Bad Bunny’s Grammy win .
Timeline
2025 – Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year at the Grammys, becoming the first Spanish‑language record to claim the top prize, intensifying right‑wing criticism of his cultural prominence. [2]
2025 – Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rico residency sells out, drawing over 500,000 fans and cementing his status as the leading Latin Grammy nominee, underscoring his massive streaming reach versus traditional country acts. [2]
Early 2026 – Charlie Kirk, co‑founder of Turning Point USA, passes away, prompting his widow Erika Kirk to vow a cultural legacy through a conservative halftime alternative. [2]
Early 2026 – A wave of conservative backlash erupts against the NFL’s decision to book Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl LX halftime, framing the choice as a provocation against “faith, family, and freedom.” [2]
Feb 2, 2026 – Turning Point USA announces it will stream an “All‑American Halftime Show” at 8 p.m. ET on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb 8, across X, YouTube, Rumble, Daily Wire+, OAN News and The National Desk. [2]
Feb 2, 2026 – Country stars Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett are confirmed as the first performers for the conservative‑led halftime production. [2]
Feb 2, 2026 – Spokesperson Andrew Kolvet states the show will celebrate “faith, family, and freedom,” offering a “no‑agenda” entertainment option for viewers. [2]
Feb 5, 2026 – Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Fox commentator Tomi Lahren and former President Donald Trump denounce Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl slot; Trump calls it “absolutely ridiculous” and says he will skip the game, labeling the lineup a “terrible choice.” [1]
Feb 5, 2026 – Donald Trump Jr. posts on X, “I’ll take this over Woke Bunny any day of the week,” publicly backing the TPUSA alternative halftime. [1]
Feb 5, 2026 – Erika Kirk tells Fox News the TPUSA halftime show is a tribute to her late husband’s desire to dominate cultural conversation and give families an alternative option during the Super Bowl. [1]
Feb 8, 2026 – The All‑American Halftime Show streams live during the Super Bowl halftime window on TPUSA’s website and partner channels such as Real America’s Voice and OAN, providing a conservative‑focused entertainment alternative. [1]
External resources (2 links)
- https://x.com/TPUSA/status/1976301627662340207 (cited 1 times)
- https://www.americanhalftimeshow.com/ (cited 2 times)