The dust is still settling after Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show performance, and fans are already looking ahead to next year.
Social media is buzzing with calls for country star Morgan Wallen to take the stage in 2026, with many arguing it’s time for a country music takeover at the biggest sporting event of the year.
Kendrick Lamar’s Performance Sparks Controversy
Fresh from his Grammy wins, Kendrick Lamar took the stage at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans before the Philadelphia Eagles faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs.
While his set included high-energy choreography and surprise appearances from Serena Williams and Samuel L. Jackson, not everyone was impressed.
Many fans on social media slammed the performance, with some calling it the “worst halftime show ever.”
Critics pointed to the overall execution, song choices, and even a politically charged moment when a man with a Palestinian flag attempted to storm the stage before being intercepted by security.
The Growing Demand for Morgan Wallen
With dissatisfaction over Lamar’s performance running high, fans wasted no time suggesting country music star Morgan Wallen as a potential headliner for Super Bowl 2026.
The calls for Wallen flooded social media, with posts like, “Enough nonsense.
Morgan Wallen Super Bowl halftime show 2026” and “Can we have Morgan Wallen at Super Bowl next year, please?”
Some fans even speculated that political influences might play a role in securing Wallen a spot on the Super Bowl stage, with one tweet humorously suggesting, “Trump is going to ensure that Morgan Wallen does the next three Super Bowl halftime shows.”
A Country Music Takeover?
Wallen isn’t the only name being thrown into the mix.
Many fans suggested a full-blown country music halftime show, featuring artists like Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Post Malone, Jelly Roll, and Chris Stapleton.
One fan proposed, “Next year, the Super Bowl should go country for the halftime show.
Morgan Wallen x Post Malone x Jelly Roll could be fun.”
Others echoed similar thoughts, calling for a mix of country superstars to create an unforgettable performance.
The Elephant in the Room: Wallen’s Controversial Past
While Wallen has become one of the biggest names in country music, his history of controversies could pose a challenge for landing a Super Bowl gig.
Some fans pointed out his past legal issues, including his infamous 2021 racial slur incident that led to his music being pulled from radio stations and streaming platforms.
More recently, in 2024, he was involved in another headline-making incident when he threw a chair off a rooftop bar, nearly hitting police officers.
The act led to multiple felony charges, though they were later reduced, resulting in a brief jail sentence and supervised probation.
One skeptical fan tweeted, “Considering Morgan Wallen’s background… I don’t think you’re gonna see him at a Super Bowl.”
Another sarcastically wrote, “Why isn’t Morgan Wallen at the Super Bowl saying the n-word and throwing chairs at the audience?”
The Rise of Morgan Wallen
Despite the controversies, Wallen’s career has only skyrocketed.
His 2023 album, One Thing at a Time, dominated the charts, spending 16 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200—the longest any album has held the top spot since Adele’s 21 over a decade ago.
His influence in country music is undeniable, and fans remain eager to see him take on the Super Bowl stage.
Who Else Could Headline Super Bowl 2026?
While Wallen remains a popular choice among country fans, other big names have been floated as potential headliners.
Some fans suggested Metallica, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and Ariana Grande.
For now, the NFL has yet to announce its pick for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, but one thing is clear—there’s a loud and passionate movement pushing for a country music performance.
Whether the league listens remains to be seen.
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