While fans are still buzzing about this year’s halftime show choice, country-rap star Jelly Roll has a bold idea for the NFL’s biggest stage.
The Grammy-winning singer recently shared his vision for a country music-themed Super Bowl halftime show—and he wants a cameo in the spectacle.
The idea came during the red carpet festivities in Los Angeles, just before the star-studded Grammy Awards.
Fresh off his win for Best Contemporary Country Album, Jelly Roll didn’t hold back when pitching his plan to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
Nashville on the Super Bowl Map
Jelly Roll’s proposal starts with location.
He believes the NFL should bring the Super Bowl to Nashville in the coming years, once the Tennessee Titans’ new $2.1 billion stadium is ready.
“I have a dream that we do a country music-themed halftime show,” the 41-year-old told Entertainment Weekly.
“Maybe they just let me do a little 20 or 30 seconds in it. I want to see Tim McGraw, Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton.
I’d love to see the country legends with the new dogs, like Morgan Wallen. That’s my dream—something that involves the whole community.”
A Response to Bad Bunny’s Halftime Controversy
Jelly Roll’s pitch comes in the wake of the announcement that Bad Bunny will perform at this year’s Super Bowl between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots—a choice that quickly stirred political debate.
The Puerto Rican superstar has faced criticism for his previous remarks about U.S. immigration policies, including his decision to skip mainland U.S. tour dates due to ICE.
Even President Donald Trump voiced his disapproval, revealing he would skip the game over Bad Bunny’s selection.
Fans Show Support for a Country Alternative
The idea of a country-themed halftime show isn’t just Jelly Roll’s dream—thousands of fans are echoing it.
A Change.org petition, started by Kar Shell, has already gathered 122,000 signatures asking the NFL to replace Bad Bunny with country legend George Strait.
The petition frames the Super Bowl as a celebration of “the cultural tapestry of America,” arguing that recent halftime shows have leaned too heavily toward modern pop and international stars.
George Strait, at 73, is considered by many the “King of Country Music,” and fans believe he could bring the traditional American spirit to the halftime stage.
Bad Bunny Speaks Out at the Grammys
Meanwhile, Bad Bunny used his Grammy moment to make a statement about immigration and humanity.
Receiving one of the ceremony’s iconic gramophones, he said, “Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say, ICE Out.”
The crowd erupted as he continued: “We are not savage. We are not animals. We are not aliens. We are humans, and we are Americans.
The hate gets more powerful with more hate. The only thing more powerful than hate is love. So, please, we need to be different.
If we fight, we have to do it with love. We don’t hate them, we love our people, we love our family, and that’s the way to do it—with love.”
With tensions high and opinions divided, Jelly Roll’s country halftime dream has sparked a conversation about what truly represents America’s cultural heartbeat on the biggest stage in sports.
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