The NFL confirmed on September 28 that Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show. With a massive following—over 49 million on Instagram, 35.2 million on TikTok, and 81 million monthly listeners on Spotify—Bad Bunny’s global popularity is undeniable.
Many U.S. fans were thrilled by the announcement, especially since Bad Bunny hasn’t toured extensively in the country due to concerns over ICE-related disruptions. However, some critics have expressed disapproval of the artist because of his political stance on immigration enforcement.
A Counter-Halftime Show
In response, Turning Point USA, founded by Charlie Kirk, announced an alternative “All American Halftime Show,” which they say will celebrate “faith, family, and freedom.”
Fans Start Petition for George Strait
Some viewers took their concerns to Change.org, creating a petition to replace Bad Bunny with country music icon George Strait. Petition creator Kar Shell emphasized the Super Bowl halftime show as a celebration of American music and culture. They argued that George Strait, known as “The King of Country,” better represents traditional American music roots.
Shell outlined three main goals for the petition:
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Keep the Super Bowl family-friendly
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Keep politics out of the halftime show
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Celebrate American music traditions
The petition stresses the importance of unity and shared enjoyment, aiming for a performance the whole family can watch together. As of now, the petition has gathered over 66,900 signatures, showing the strong response from fans who hope to see George Strait take the stage instead.
This story highlights the clash between global pop influence and traditional American music preferences as Super Bowl organizers gear up for one of the biggest music moments of the year.
