RT She Owns Sunday Nights Already — Now Fans Say Carrie Underwood Should Own the Super Bowl Too, replacing Bad Bunny and taking over football’s biggest stage
For more than a decade, Carrie Underwood has ruled Sunday nights.
Her voice — powerful, unmistakable, and unstoppable — kicks off every NFL week with “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night,” turning football intros into full-blown stadium anthems.
But this week, fans have decided that Sunday Night Football isn’t enough anymore.
They want her on the biggest stage in the world — the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
And as #CarrieUnderwood trends across X (formerly Twitter), thousands are saying what millions might be thinking: She’s already the soundtrack of Sundays — now it’s time she headlines the biggest one of all.
A Viral Wave Carrie Didn’t Start — But Might Just Deserve
It all started when clips of Carrie’s 2014 performance of “Different Drum” resurfaced online, paired with new footage of her ripping a guitar solo on her current tour.
One fan wrote:
“She’s been owning Sunday nights for years — it’s time for her to own the Super Bowl too.”
That single post caught fire. Within hours, #CarrieForSuperBowl and #CountryQueenAtHalftime were trending.
The idea spread fast — not as a marketing push, but as a genuine fan campaign. People began sharing mashups of her biggest hits (“Before He Cheats,” “Church Bells,” “Blown Away”) edited over Super Bowl footage, and suddenly, the vision felt real.
“She can sing live. She can rock a stadium. She’s patriotic, powerful, and iconic. What else do you need?” one viral comment read.
The Case for Carrie
Carrie Underwood isn’t just a singer — she’s a performer with range, charisma, and a voice built for arenas.
She’s sung at the Grammys, the CMAs, and even the Super Bowl pre-show, but never the halftime show itself. To many fans, that feels like an oversight.
“She represents the best of America,” tweeted @NFLFanMom. “Faith, family, and firepower. If anyone deserves that stage, it’s Carrie.”
Industry insiders agree that the timing might be perfect. With country music enjoying a mainstream resurgence thanks to artists like Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, and Shaboozey, Carrie’s inclusion could mark a major crossover moment.
One Billboard analyst wrote,
“A Carrie Underwood halftime show would bridge generations — from classic country fans to Gen Z pop audiences. She’s both timeless and relevant.”
Why Fans Think She’d Outshine Bad Bunny
Fueling the movement even more is the rumored Super Bowl lineup featuring Bad Bunny — a choice that has divided fans online.
While many respect his global influence, some NFL audiences say his style doesn’t represent the “American football energy” they associate with the game.
Carrie’s fans immediately pounced on that sentiment.
“Bad Bunny’s cool, but Carrie’s the voice of Sundays,” one post read. “It’s her anthem that kicks off the NFL every week. Give her the finale too.”
Memes and fan edits flooded TikTok: Carrie in leather boots walking through a digital football field; fireworks exploding as “Before He Cheats” transitions into “Church Bells.”
Even neutral fans admitted — it actually made sense.
“If you think about it,” one music blogger wrote, “Carrie’s already done 200 halftime shows — one every Sunday night.”
From Nashville to the NFL — A Legacy of Power
Carrie’s connection to football runs deep. She’s been the face of Sunday Night Football since 2013, replacing Faith Hill, and has refreshed the anthem nearly every season with new visuals and arrangements.
She’s performed in stadiums packed with tens of thousands of fans, proving time and again that her vocals don’t need autotune or backup trickery — just a mic and a moment.
In many ways, she’s already part of the NFL’s DNA.
So when fans say she should headline the Super Bowl, they’re not asking for something new — they’re asking for recognition of what she’s already earned.
“She’s carried the league’s intro for a decade,” one fan wrote. “It’s time the league gives her the biggest stage.”
Would She Actually Do It?
So far, Carrie hasn’t commented on the viral campaign. She’s currently focused on her tour and studio sessions for her next project.
But knowing Carrie, she’s likely smiling at the noise — humble, grateful, but grounded.
Still, she’s never been one to back down from a challenge.
“If there’s a stage, I’ll show up and give it everything,” she once said.
For now, the campaign continues to grow — a fan-led celebration of a performer who has soundtracked an entire era of American football and beyond.
And maybe, just maybe, when next year’s halftime show rolls around, we’ll finally hear that opening riff — not just on a Sunday night, but on Super Bowl Sunday.
