Kid Rock is headlining Turning Point USA’s “All-American Halftime Show,” meant to rival Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance.
The Turning Point show will air on Sunday, Feb. 8, about 6 p.m. MT/ 7 p.m. CT and is also set to feature performances by Brantley Gilbert (known for hits like “Dirt Road Anthem” and “My Kind of Party”), country singer Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett, 2021 winner of new female artist of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards.
“The All-American Halftime Show will be a unique, patriotic event proudly celebrating American culture, freedom, and faith,” said Turning Point USA in a news release.
The halftime performance will be streamed on Turning Point USA social media channels, including YouTube, X, and Rumble. In addition to social media, the program will also air on a handful of channels, including far-right OAN News.
“We’re approaching this show like David and Goliath. Competing with the pro football machine and a global pop superstar is almost impossible … or is it?” Kid Rock said in a release announcing the lineup.
Here’s more on the All-American Halftime Show.
How to watch the All-American Halftime show
Turning Point will stream its “All-American Half-time Show” celebrating “faith, family, and freedom” on its social channels and on several conservative networks, including Real America’s Voice and OAN.
What is the All-American Halftime Show?
Turning Point, founded by the late right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, announced in October that it would host an alternative Super Bowl halftime performance after the NFL’s choice of Bad Bunny as a headlining artist sparked controversy.
“The All-American Halftime Show is an opportunity for all Americans to enjoy a halftime show with no agenda other than to celebrate faith, family, and freedom,” Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet said in a news release. “We set out to provide an entertainment option that will be fun, excellent, and exciting for the entire family while millions are gathered together for the big game. These performers will deliver exactly that, and we can’t wait to watch the incredible show they’re about to put on. We know millions around the country will be watching too.”
All-American Halftime show lineup
Kid Rock is set to headline the show, which also includes performances by Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett.
Is Bad Bunny still performing at the Super Bowl?
Bad Bunny, a Latin superstar who hails from Puerto Rico, sings primarily in Spanish and has been critical of Trump’s deportation efforts in the past. When he was announced as the Super Bowl’s lead performer, several conservative pundits, and Trump himself, criticized the choice, alleging he wasn’t a popular enough artist and that he was a divisive pick. Bad Bunny was Spotify’s most-streamed artist globally in 2025.
Kid Rock has been reportedly taking jabs at Bad Bunny, according to USA Today: “He’s said he’s having a dance party, wearing a dress, and singing in Spanish? Cool. We plan to play great songs for folks who love America.”
Is Bad Bunny wearing a dress?
While there was buzz that Bad Bunny would wear a dress for his Super Bowl performance, some outlets have reported that the singer will not.
According to TMZ, production sources told the outlet that Bad Bunny won’t be in a dress during the show, though they wouldn’t say what he would be wearing.
USA Today contributed to this story.
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This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: ‘All-American Halftime Show’ to rival Bad Bunny Super Bowl performance
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