The upcoming Super Bowl 2026 will feature an impressive lineup of performers during its pregame show in Northern California. Charlie Puth is set to deliver the national anthem, while Brandi Carlile will perform “America the Beautiful,” and Coco Jones will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” These performances are scheduled for February 8 at Levi”s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, ahead of the highly anticipated championship game and halftime spectacle, which will showcase Bad Bunny.
Jon Barker, senior vice president of global event production for the NFL, expressed excitement about the lineup, stating, “These artists bring a distinct voice to the moment, helping set the tone for a day that will captivate fans around the world.” The pregame performances will be broadcast live on NBC, Telemundo, and Peacock.
In a notable addition, the performances of the national anthem and “Lift Every Voice and Sing” will feature deaf performing artist Fred Beam signing in American Sign Language. Julian Ortiz will sign “America the Beautiful.” The halftime show will also make history with a multilingual signing program, including Puerto Rican Sign Language, led by interpreter Celimar Rivera Cosme. All signed performances for both the pregame and halftime shows will be produced in collaboration with Alexis Kashar of LOVE SIGN and Howard Rosenblum of Deaf Equality.
Charlie Puth, a four-time Grammy nominee, is renowned for hits like “Attention” and “See You Again,” which gained popularity through the “Furious 7” soundtrack. His performance at the Super Bowl will precede the release of his upcoming album, “Whatever”s Clever!” scheduled for March 6.
Brandi Carlile, an 11-time Grammy winner, has received acclaim for her latest album, “Returning to Myself,” released in October. She is also nominated for two Grammys, collaborating with Elton John on their album “Who Believes in Angels?” and the song “Never Too Late” from the documentary “Elton John: Never Too Late.”
Coco Jones has emerged as a prominent R&B artist, winning a Grammy for Best R&B Performance for her song “ICU” in 2024. Her debut album, “Why Not More?” is nominated for Best R&B Album at the upcoming Grammy ceremony. Additionally, she stars as Hilary Banks in the Peacock series “Bel-Air,” which is entering its final season.
Desiree Perez, CEO of Roc Nation, which is producing the show alongside DPS and Jesse Collins, remarked, “Charlie, Brandi, and Coco are generational talents, and we are honored to have them — alongside our extraordinary deaf performers — on Super Bowl LX“s world stage. This moment embodies the very best of culture, live performance, and our country.”
