Stars Shine at Super Bowl 60 with Memorable Performances

From Green Day's uncensored set to Coco Jones' rendition of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing', the pre-game festivities set the tone for the big game.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The 60th Super Bowl featured a star-studded lineup of performers, including Blue Ivy Carter, Green Day, Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile, and Coco Jones. Green Day delivered a tribute to the NFL championship game's 60th anniversary, while Puth, Carlile, and Jones delivered soaring renditions of the national anthem and other patriotic songs. Bad Bunny is set to take the stage for the highly anticipated halftime show.

Why it matters

The Super Bowl halftime show and pre-game performances have become a major cultural event, showcasing top musical talent and reflecting the diversity of American culture. This year's lineup, featuring both established stars and rising talents, underscores the event's significance as a platform for artistic expression and celebration.

The details

Green Day took the pre-game stage and performed a snippet of their song 'Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)' to a parade of former Super Bowl MVPs. The band then blasted into hits like 'Holiday,' 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams,' and 'American Idiot,' with lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong not censoring the f-word in the lyrics. Charlie Puth delivered a sweeping and soulful rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' while Brandi Carlile gave an earnest acoustic version of 'America, the Beautiful.' Coco Jones, a 28-year-old singer-songwriter and actor, performed 'Lift Every Voice and Sing,' the song that has become known as the unofficial Black national anthem.

  • The pre-game performances took place on February 9, 2026, ahead of Super Bowl 60.
  • Bad Bunny is set to take the stage for the highly anticipated halftime show.

The players

Green Day

A punk-pop band from the San Francisco Bay Area that performed a tribute to the 60th anniversary of the Super Bowl.

Charlie Puth

A 34-year-old singer-songwriter from New Jersey who delivered a sweeping and soulful rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner.'

Brandi Carlile

A 44-year-old folk and country rocker from Ravensdale, Washington who performed an earnest acoustic version of 'America, the Beautiful.'

Coco Jones

A 28-year-old singer-songwriter and actor from Columbia, South Carolina who performed 'Lift Every Voice and Sing,' the song that has become known as the unofficial Black national anthem.

Bad Bunny

A 31-year-old Puerto Rican singer who is set to perform the highly anticipated halftime show.

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What they’re saying

“I feel really amazing, I hope that I did my ancestors proud, and I hope that I inspired the nation to come together.”

— Coco Jones, Singer-songwriter and actor (AP)

“the people deserve to have you live.”

— Brandi Carlile, Folk and country rocker (AP)

What’s next

Bad Bunny's highly anticipated halftime performance is set to take place during the game.

The takeaway

The star-studded lineup of pre-game performances at Super Bowl 60 showcased the event's significance as a platform for artistic expression and cultural celebration, with a diverse array of musical talents taking the stage to set the tone for the big game.