VT. “Fans Erupt With Petition to Replace Bad Bunny at the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show — Calling for Country Legend Alan Jackson to Take the Stage Instead”
Fans Launch Petition to Replace Bad Bunny with Alan Jackson for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Fans of traditional country music have taken to social media with a new campaign calling for Alan Jackson to replace Bad Bunny as the performer for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show in February.
The online petition — which has already gained tens of thousands of signatures — describes Alan Jackson as “the voice of real America” and “a living symbol of country’s roots and heart.”
The campaign, started by longtime fan Kar Shell, argues that Jackson represents the kind of timeless authenticity that Super Bowl audiences deserve.
“Alan Jackson embodies the heart and soul of American music,” Shell wrote.
“He doesn’t need flashy lights or dancers — just a guitar, a story, and the truth.”
The petition also highlights Jackson’s legendary catalog — from “Chattahoochee” and “Remember When” to “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” — calling him “a voice that unites generations.”
Fans Rally for Country’s Return to the Super Bowl Stage
While the Super Bowl Halftime Show has historically featured pop and hip-hop stars, many fans have expressed a desire to see country music reclaim its moment on one of the world’s biggest stages.
Supporters of the movement say Alan Jackson represents not only the genre’s past but also its enduring spirit.
“He’s the last of a kind,” one fan commented on X (formerly Twitter).
“If anyone deserves to stand under those lights, it’s Alan Jackson — for every song that ever healed a heart.”
A Fitting Tribute for a Country Legend
Jackson, 67, who has scaled back touring in recent years due to health challenges, has yet to comment on the petition.
However, fans have pointed out that such a performance would be a fitting tribute to his 40-year career, celebrating his legacy with a performance that’s both humble and powerful.
“The man who sang about America’s soul should sing to the world,” another fan wrote.
Whether the NFL will consider the idea remains uncertain, but the growing momentum online has reignited the conversation about country music’s place on the global stage.
