American singer and producer Charlie Puth became a topic of debate on social networks after the NFL announced that he will be in charge of performing the national anthem at Super Bowl LX, scheduled for February 8, 2026. Faced with negative comments, the artist used his official X account to respond directly to a user who questioned his vocal ability.
“I will never claim to be as good a singer as Whitney Houston was,” Puth wrote. “But I assure you that we are preparing a really special arrangement, in D major. It will be one of my best vocal performances.” The message made it clear that the artist is focused on delivering a performance on par with the most-watched stage on American television.
A diverse lineup for the pregame show
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The NFL also confirmed that, along with Charlie Puth, two prominent figures will participate in the pre-kickoff presentations:
Brandi Carlile will play America the Beautiful.
Coco Jones will sing Lift Every Voice and Sing.
Both artists, like Charlie Puth, have charted on Billboard charts and represent a blend of styles and voices that complement the pre-show halftime show.
In 2026, the headlining show will be headlined by Bad Bunny, presented by Apple Music.
For context, at Super Bowl LIX in 2025, the anthem was sung by multiple Grammy Award winner Jon Batiste.
He was preceded by Reba McEntire (2024), Chris Stapleton (2023) and Mickey Guyton (2022), demonstrating that the NFL often chooses artists with established track records and critical acclaim.
Charlie’s steady rise
Charlie Puth is no stranger to success.
With four Grammy nominations, he has achieved multiple top positions on the Billboard Hot 100, including No. 1 with See You Again, his emotional collaboration with Wiz Khalifa for the film Furious 7.
In addition, his albums have made it into the top 10 of the Billboard 200, and his songs Light Switch and Left and Right (together with BTS’s Jung Kook) became global hits.
His ability to produce, compose and explain his creative process – which he constantly shares on TikTok – has made him a respected figure among fans and musicians alike.
It will be one of my best musical performances
Charlie Puth
Preparing for the big day
With two months to go before the event, Charlie Puth is working on perfecting the anthem arrangement.
Just one month after the Super Bowl, the artist will release his fourth studio album, Whatever’s Clever! scheduled for March 6, 2026.
His public response suggests that he is ready to face expectations and deliver a memorable performance in front of millions of viewers.
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