The roar of the Super Bowl halftime show often ignites a cultural firestorm, and the selection of global superstar Bad Bunny to headline the 2026 event is no exception. While the Puerto Rican singer stands as one of the world's most-streamed artists, his booking has provoked a significant political backlash among certain conservative factions. This controversy was amplified when a prominent figure publicly suggested a very different kind of performer, Lee Greenwood, should take the world's biggest stage instead.

This public debate introduces the country music icon, Lee Greenwood into the Super Bowl conversation.

The Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, voiced a strong opinion that the NFL's decision to select Bad Bunny was "terrible." While speaking to the reporter, Pablo Manríquez, the Speaker proposed that Lee Greenwood, the country singer, would have been a more suitable choice for the prominent halftime show role. He stated that he thinks the Puerto Rican singer does not appeal to a "broader audience". He suggested the selection was not appropriate for a large television audience that includes young, impressionable children.

According to the X post made by Pablo Manríquez, Mike Johnson's comments reflect a broader conservative backlash against the NFL's choice, which is seen by some as an intentional move to antagonize President Donald Trump and his supporters. Lee Greenwood’s iconic patriotic anthem, ‘God Bless the U.S.A.’, has long been a feature at the political gatherings of President Donald Trump. Some figures see his music as promoting American pride and unity.

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This view posits Greenwood as a unifying alternative whose decades-long career and numerous accolades in country music have cemented his status as a beloved figure in American entertainment.

Lee Greenwood is an American country music singer known for his numerous hits, which include seven number-one singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. He has been professionally active in music since 1962, earning multiple industry accolades, including the CMA Male Vocalist of the Year award in both 1983 and 1984. His impressive career includes over 20 studio albums and more than 35 charted singles.

His enduring signature song is the patriotic anthem, ‘God Bless the U.S.A.,’ first released in 1984. The track gained national attention when it was featured in a film about Republican presidential nominee Ronald Reagan that year and has experienced surges in popularity following major national events, such as the Gulf War and the September 11 attacks. The song remains a familiar staple at political rallies. This also aligns with the broader sentiment of President Donald Trump, who also publicly dismissed Bad Bunny’s selection for the Super Bowl halftime show.

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