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Super Bowl LX: Star-Studded Performers and ASL Accessibility

12/3/2025

Summary

Story summary

Brandi Carlile, Charlie Puth, and Coco Jones will perform at Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California.
Carlile will sing “America the Beautiful,” Puth will perform the national anthem, and Jones will deliver “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
NFL CEO Desiree Perez noted the cultural significance of these artists, emphasizing their generational talent.
Bad Bunny, the first solo Latin male artist to headline the halftime show, has received mixed reactions but support from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
The event will include American Sign Language interpretations to enhance accessibility.

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 highest at the time. This event set a precedent for future Super Bowl performances, emphasizing musical talent and inclusivity, as seen in the diverse acts at Super Bowl LX, reflecting ongoing cultural significance in American sports.

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Story summary

Brandi Carlile, Charlie Puth, and Coco Jones will perform at Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California.
Carlile will sing “America the Beautiful,” Puth will perform the national anthem, and Jones will deliver “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
NFL CEO Desiree Perez noted the cultural significance of these artists, emphasizing their generational talent.
Bad Bunny, the first solo Latin male artist to headline the halftime show, has received mixed reactions but support from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
The event will include American Sign Language interpretations to enhance accessibility.

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