Fans Launch Petition to Replace Bad Bunny with George Strait at Super Bowl 60 Halftime Show
Las Vegas, Nevada — Just days after the NFL confirmed Bad Bunny as the headliner for Super Bowl 60’s halftime show, a growing wave of fans has taken to the internet to demand a change — calling for the Puerto Rican superstar to be replaced by country legend George Strait.
The petition, which quickly went viral on social media, has already gathered hundreds of thousands of signatures within its first few days. Organizers say the campaign is not about rejecting Bad Bunny’s success, but about restoring what they call “the spirit of true American music” to one of the nation’s most-watched television events.
“The Super Bowl halftime show should unite the country — not divide it,” the petition reads. “George Strait represents timeless American values: hard work, honesty, family, and faith. His music brings people together, no matter where they’re from.”
Supporters have been flooding online platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook with messages under the hashtag #StraitForSuperBowl, praising the idea of giving “The King of Country” the national spotlight he’s long deserved. One user wrote, “No one deserves this moment more than George Strait. He doesn’t need dancers or pyrotechnics — just his hat, his guitar, and a microphone.”
Others have framed the movement as a push for cultural balance, saying that the halftime show should honor American musical traditions alongside global influences. “Bad Bunny is talented, no doubt,” another fan commented, “but this is the Super Bowl — it’s America’s game. Let’s give the moment to someone who represents the heart of this country.”
The debate reflects a growing tension in recent years over the NFL’s halftime programming, which has increasingly featured pop and international artists. Past performers have included Rihanna, Shakira, and The Weeknd, all of whom brought global appeal but left some fans of traditional country and rock music feeling left out.
Enter George Strait, a figure revered across generations and widely regarded as one of the last true traditionalists in modern country music. With more than 100 million albums sold, 60 No. 1 hits, and a reputation for quiet dignity, Strait is seen by many as the embodiment of country authenticity. His songs — from “Amarillo by Morning” to “Check Yes or No” — have become woven into the fabric of American life.
“He’s the kind of performer who doesn’t need spectacle to move an audience,” said one industry insider. “If George Strait sang under the open sky at the Super Bowl, the whole country would stop to listen.”
Interestingly, the campaign coincides with Turning Point USA’s announcement of its own “All American Halftime Show” — a faith- and family-centered live event set to air during the same time as the Super Bowl. The show, led by Erika Kirk, widow of late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is expected to feature George Strait as its headlining performer. That alternative event has already been embraced by fans seeking what they call “a more wholesome and patriotic” halftime experience.
While the NFL has made no official comment regarding the petition, sources close to the league say that the organization is aware of the growing public response. “We always value fan feedback,” one spokesperson said diplomatically. “The halftime show is meant to entertain a wide audience, and we’re proud of its global appeal.”
Still, momentum behind the #StraitForSuperBowl campaign continues to build. Country music radio stations across the U.S. have joined the conversation, with several even launching on-air polls asking listeners who they’d prefer to see take the stage. So far, the results are overwhelmingly in Strait’s favor.
Even some artists have chimed in. Fellow country star Riley Green tweeted, “If George Strait takes the halftime stage, I’m buying front-row tickets to the living room.”
Whether the NFL will take the petition seriously remains to be seen, but one thing is certain — fans of traditional country music have made their voices heard. To them, the Super Bowl isn’t just another show; it’s a reflection of the nation’s identity.
As one fan wrote in a now-viral post: “Bad Bunny brings the beat. But George Strait brings the heart.”
And for millions of country fans across America, that heart — steady, honest, and pure — is exactly what they want center stage when the lights go down at Super Bowl 60.