It’s being called “the heart of America on one stage.”
For the first time ever, two of country music’s most beloved icons — Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton — will share the spotlight in The All-American Halftime Show, a televised live event created as a heartfelt, faith-driven alternative to the official Super Bowl 60 halftime show.
Announced live from Nashville, Tennessee, the performance promises to be more than just a concert — it’s a homecoming for America’s spirit, and a deeply emotional tribute to the late Charlie Kirk, whose life and legacy continue to inspire millions. The event is being produced by his wife, Erika Kirk, who described it as “a celebration of everything Charlie believed in — faith, family, and the country he loved.”
A Halftime Show Like No Other
While the Super Bowl halftime show has long been known for pyrotechnics and pop spectacle, this event offers something entirely different — heart. Set against the backdrop of an open-air Nashville arena, The All-American Halftime Show will blend traditional Americana, gospel, and contemporary country, bringing warmth and unity to millions of viewers across the nation.
💬 “This isn’t about politics or performance,” Reba McEntire said during the announcement. “It’s about remembering who we are — one nation, under God, still capable of loving one another through the music that raised us.”
From patriotic hymns to gospel standards and a few beloved country classics, the night’s setlist promises to be emotional, powerful, and unmistakably American.
Dolly Parton, ever the storyteller, added her signature touch of grace and humor:
💬 “Honey, we’ve sung in barns, churches, and honky-tonks — now we’re just takin’ it to the biggest backyard in the world. And I reckon Charlie’s smiling down sayin’, ‘Make it count.’”
Honoring Charlie Kirk’s Legacy
The show’s emotional center will be its tribute to Charlie Kirk — remembered not just for his bold ideas, but for his deep belief in love, purpose, and faith. Erika Kirk, who has dedicated herself to continuing her husband’s vision, has said this show was something he always dreamed of:
“Charlie believed that music was a language of unity — that it could remind us of who we are at our best. This isn’t just a tribute to him; it’s a tribute to that belief.”
Reba and Dolly, both known for their faith and philanthropy, agreed without hesitation. Friends for over forty years, the two women saw the invitation not just as a performance, but as a calling.
💬 “We’ve both seen hard times,” Dolly said. “But music — especially country music — it’s always been about healing. If this show brings just one person a little hope, then we’ve done our job.”
Faith, Friendship, and Fireworks
The production will feature an all-star band, a 200-person choir, and guest appearances by some of country’s rising stars. Early reports hint that the stage will be designed like a Southern chapel — wood beams, candlelight, and a giant heart-shaped American flag that unfurls behind the performers during the finale.
And while the event will be broadcast live, organizers have confirmed there will be no lip-syncing, no prerecorded vocals — “just raw, real music, the way Charlie would’ve wanted it.”
A moment already drawing headlines will be Reba’s opening solo: a stripped-down, a cappella version of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Following that, Dolly will join her for a duet of “God Bless the U.S.A.” that’s expected to become the emotional peak of the show.
💬 “We don’t need smoke and mirrors when we’ve got heart and harmony,” Reba said with a grin.
More Than Music — A Movement
But what’s making this event truly historic is what it stands for. The All-American Halftime Show isn’t just another televised concert — it’s a declaration of values: faith, love, resilience, and unity.
For millions of Americans who’ve longed for something wholesome, uplifting, and timeless, this is a chance to gather — not in division, but in song.
💬 “The world’s been mighty loud lately,” Dolly reflected. “Maybe it’s time we remind folks what quiet strength sounds like.”
Every aspect of the show, from its set design to its musical direction, reflects that philosophy. The producers have partnered with veterans’ choirs, children’s gospel groups, and local churches to participate in the live broadcast — a way of connecting every corner of the country to the performance.
As Erika Kirk explained:
“Charlie always believed America’s light came from ordinary people doing extraordinary things. That’s what this show is about — real people, real faith, and real love.”
Decades of Grace and Grit
For both Reba and Dolly, this moment feels like a full-circle chapter in their legendary careers.
Dolly Parton — the Tennessee girl who turned Appalachian hardship into global stardom — has always seen music as her ministry. Whether she’s funding literacy programs or writing gospel hymns, her career has been one long love letter to compassion and perseverance.
Reba McEntire — Oklahoma ranch girl turned powerhouse vocalist — has built her career on resilience. Known for hits like “Fancy” and “Is There Life Out There,” she’s sung about survival, family, and faith for over four decades.
Together, the two women embody the very heart of American music — rooted in humility, driven by hope, and strengthened by the belief that kindness still matters.
💬 “We’ve both had our hearts broken, our dreams tested, and our spirits lifted by song,” Reba said. “That’s why this feels so right — because love doesn’t die, it just changes keys.”
The Finale: “Home of the Brave”
The night will close with a brand-new original song written in memory of Charlie Kirk — “Home of the Brave.” Co-written by Dolly, Reba, and longtime Nashville songwriter Shane McAnally, it’s described as a “love letter to the American heart.”
The lyrics, recently teased online, read like a prayer:
“We fall, we rise, we learn, we give,
We love this land, we choose to live.
For every dreamer, every name,
The light still shines, it burns the same.”
As the final chorus swells, the plan is for fireworks to fill the sky over Nashville, while images of American families, farmers, firefighters, and military heroes are projected on the stage’s massive LED walls — a reminder that the country’s true power has always been its people.
When the last note fades, Reba and Dolly will clasp hands, bow their heads, and whisper a prayer together — a final blessing before the lights go dark.
A Night America Won’t Forget
Even before its premiere, The All-American Halftime Show has already captured hearts across the nation. Social media is calling it “the halftime show that actually means something.” Thousands of fans have announced viewing parties, and churches across the U.S. plan to stream the event as part of their Sunday gatherings.
And perhaps most moving of all, Erika Kirk has confirmed that proceeds from the broadcast will go toward faith-based charities supporting veterans, single mothers, and music education — causes close to both Charlie’s and the performers’ hearts.
💬 “Charlie always said America’s greatest song was unfinished,” she said softly. “On this night, we get to sing the next verse.”
For Reba and Dolly — two women whose voices have comforted generations — that verse will echo far beyond the stadium lights.
Because some songs don’t end.
They just grow stronger with time.
And on that night, under the stars of Nashville, as two queens of country lift their voices in harmony, America will remember that faith, love, and freedom still belong together — and always will.
I would love to see the All American country Super Bowl halftime on TV.
A welcome change, the non-musical rap oriented noise is NOT entertainment and Roger Goodell is a dumbass to enlist it without considering where his bread is buttered. It is NOT dependent upon diversity and inclusion when it targets a foreign language…is this America? Or Ibero-America? Perhaps we should broadcast the game commentary in Russian or Swahili