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Lee Greenwood Pushes to Replace Bad Bunny at Super Bowl LX

10/10/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Lee Greenwood, backed by House Speaker Mike Johnson, may replace Bad Bunny for Super Bowl LX.
The event is scheduled for February 8, 2026, in California.
Greenwood cites Salute to Service history and proposes a pregame slot if Bad Bunny remains headliner.
Critics, including Donald Trump, call Bad Bunny's selection 'ridiculous.' Bad Bunny defends his culture on Saturday Night Live.

History

Historical Context

Super Bowl XXVII, held on January 31, 1993, at the Rose Bowl, marked a pivotal moment in NFL history, featuring Michael Jackson's halftime show that drew 133.4 million viewers, the most at the time. This event reflected the NFL's shift towards high-profile entertainment, influenced by previous counterprogramming challenges, and set the stage for ongoing discussions about cultural representation in sports.

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Story summary

Lee Greenwood, backed by House Speaker Mike Johnson, may replace Bad Bunny for Super Bowl LX.
The event is scheduled for February 8, 2026, in California.
Greenwood cites Salute to Service history and proposes a pregame slot if Bad Bunny remains headliner.
Critics, including Donald Trump, call Bad Bunny's selection 'ridiculous.' Bad Bunny defends his culture on Saturday Night Live.

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