Brantley Gilbert Defends Performing in Turning Point USA's Halftime Show
Brantley Gilbert is defending his decision to perform in Turning Point USA’s Halftime Show.
On Sunday (February 8), the 41-year-old country singer will be joining Kid Rock and other singers that will be performing in “The All American Halftime Show,” the right-wing’s show that will be airing at the same time that Bad Bunny will be performing at the 2026 Super Bowl.
Ahead of the event, Brantley took to Instagram to share a lengthy message about why he chose to perform in the competing Halftime Show.
Keep reading to find out more…“For those asking ‘who is Brantley Gilbert?’ and ‘why is he playing this event?’” Brantley began. “I’m a songwriter who grew up, and still lives in Jackson County, GA, whose goal in the music business was to sell out the local theater a few miles from my house and somehow make my living writing songs. I’m a recovering addict with the history of all the bad choices that come with it. I’m not proud of those choices, but I am proud of the choice I’ve made to live in another direction.”
“I share my story through my music, in hopes that it may help and inspire others in their darkest hour,” he continued. “I’m a Christian, and I love our country, despite its flaws. I’ve dedicated part of my life to the men and women who fight for it, and the families of those who gave their life for it. Above all, I’m a proud husband and father of three.”
Brantley wrote, “We’re celebrating 250 years as a country, and it’s been more than 20 years since a country artist has been asked to play the Super Bowl halftime show. I respect that some people may see this differently, but I’m not playing this show to be divisive. I was offered this opportunity and imagined my kids watching their daddy perform at halftime during the biggest game in American Football. Everything I do, I do for them.”
“The way I treat people isn’t conditional based on what our differences may be. I believe ‘united we stand, divided we fall,’ and my prayer for our country is that we stand united,” he concluded. Thank you to my road family and all the fans who have stood beside me. Looking forward to hitting the stage this Sunday and giving folks a hell of a show.”
Find out who else will be performing in Turning Point USA’s Halftime Show.