Lee Greenwood shares his thoughts on stepping in for Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl halftime show.

Lee Greenwood for Super Bowl Halftime Show?

Lee Greenwood is stepping into the spotlight, so to speak. The 82-year-old country singer has shared his thoughts about House Speaker Mike Johnson’s recent comment suggesting he could replace Bad Bunny at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.

“I think Chairman Johnson is onto something. I’d make a great performer for any Super Bowl event,” Greenwood commented.

He emphasized his connection to the NFL, noting, “I perform for various NFL teams annually, especially at the Salute to Service games. For instance, I’m set to perform at the Dallas Cowboys’ halftime during Monday Night Football on November 3rd. Football is one of the most popular sports in America, and I always look forward to singing the national anthem and ‘God Bless The USA’ during games.”

Greenwood expressed a hopeful notion, suggesting, “Perhaps the NFL will have me sing before the kickoff at this year’s Super Bowl, filled with excited fans while I perform ‘God Bless The USA’!”

He recently paid tribute at a memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk in September, and has also sung “God Bless The USA” at President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

In the following month, Trump appointed Greenwood to the board of directors for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

On Tuesday, Mike Johnson mentioned to the media that he’d prefer Greenwood over Bad Bunny for the halftime show. “I wasn’t even familiar with who Bad Bunny is. But the feedback I’ve received makes it sound like a poor choice,” he stated.

Johnson added, “He doesn’t seem like the type who would resonate with a wider audience. Given the attention on the Super Bowl, especially from young viewers, I think it matters.” When asked if he had a personal preference for the performance, Johnson remarked, “It would have to be someone like Lee Greenwood or a similar positive role model. These artists differ greatly.”

Trump also voiced his disapproval about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance. “I’ve never heard of him. I’m not sure why they’re going this route. It seems absurd. It’s the promoters who must take the blame for this decision,” he noted.

Trump continued, “I don’t see Bad Bunny as a coherent performer. Many people don’t even know who he is.” Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, holds the title of one of the most streamed artists globally. He described his upcoming Super Bowl performance as “a significant moment beyond myself.”

He elaborated, “This is for those who paved the way for me, for my culture, and our collective history.” Bad Bunny also responded to his critics by playfully addressing non-Spanish speakers during his “Saturday Night Live” hosting gig, saying, “If you didn’t understand me, you’ve got four months to learn.”

His apprehensions about touring in the U.S. stemmed from fears of federal agents being present at concerts. He previously expressed, “The concern is that ICE could show up outside my concert. It’s a serious issue we’re discussing.”