NFL sparks political buzz by adding another outspoken Trump critic to a star-packed Super Bowl performance lineup
Brandi Carlile, an outspoken LGBTQ+ icon known for her political activism, will perform "America the Beautiful" before the 2026 Super Bowl. Her selection, following controversy over Bad Bunny's halftime show, highlights the NFL's embrace of cultural conversations. Carlile's past criticisms of the Trump administration and her song "Church & State" underscore her progressive stance, drawing both praise and criticism online.
Brandi Carlile, an outspoken LGBTQ+ icon known for her political activism, will perform "America the Beautiful" before the 2026 Super Bowl. Her selection, following controversy over Bad Bunny's halftime show, highlights the NFL's embrace of cultural conversations. Carlile's past criticisms of the Trump administration and her song "Church & State" underscore her progressive stance, drawing both praise and criticism online.
