Super Bowl LIX may have wrapped just weeks ago, but fans are already buzzing about who should take the stage for next year’s halftime show. And one name keeps rising to the top of the list: Carrie Underwood.

It’s been over two decades since a country artist headlined the Super Bowl halftime show — the last being Shania Twain in 2003. With that in mind, fans believe it’s long overdue for country music to return to the big game spotlight. And who better than Carrie?

The Perfect Country Choice for the Super Bowl

Carrie Underwood isn’t just a country powerhouse — she’s been part of the NFL’s identity for more than a decade. Her high-energy rendition of “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” has kicked off countless football Sundays, making her a beloved fixture of the sport.

From her powerhouse vocals to her wide-reaching fanbase and stage presence, Carrie checks all the boxes for a halftime show headliner.

What About Her Schedule? No Problem.

While Underwood is currently busy with multiple projects — including her role as a judge on American Idol — the show typically airs after the Super Bowl. That means her calendar likely wouldn’t clash with a 2026 halftime performance.

In fact, the timing would be perfect.

Fans Are Rallying for Carrie

 

Carrie’s fanbase isn’t staying quiet about their hopes. Online petitions are gaining momentum, and hashtags like #CarrieForHalftime are trending across social media as supporters campaign to make her the next Super Bowl headliner.

While the official announcement won’t come until later in the year, one thing is clear: the people have spoken, and they want to see Carrie take the stage.

Will It Happen? Time Will Tell.

Until the NFL makes its decision, fans will just have to wait and hope. But if Carrie Underwood does get the call, she won’t just be performing — she’ll be making country music history on one of the world’s biggest stages.

🕊️ Fingers crossed, y’all. It’s time for country to shine at the Super Bowl again.

Watch Shania Twain performance at Super Bowl halftime at 2003