Some people expressed dismay at the selection of Bad Bunny as the halftime entertainer at the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 8. Maybe they had not heard of him or they felt that he was not mainstream enough. So if you are among those who want an alternative to the rapper for the big game fun, Turning Point USA has an event in store for you.
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The organization founded by the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in Utah in September, is planning a gala music fest of their own on Super Bowl Sunday. It's called the All-American Halftime Show.
The Show Will Feature a Country-Music Oriented Lineup
Per USA Today, the lineup will include Lee Brice, Kid Rock, and Brantley Gilbert. The ACM New Female Artist of the Year for 2021, Gabby Barrett, will take the stage as well. According to the outlet via a press release about the occasion, Kid Rock said, "We're approaching this show like David and Goliath. Competing with the pro football machine and a global pop superstar is almost impossible ... or is it?"
Kid Rock seemingly aligned himself with President Donald Trump by, for example, performing at the Republican National Convention two years ago. He reportedly took a sharp poke at Bad Bunny. "He's said he's having a dance party, wearing a dress, and singing in Spanish? Cool. We plan to play great songs for folks who love America."
A Turning Point USA Spokesperson Clarified What Their Event Represents
Andrew Kolvet, a spokesperson for Turning Point USA, explained per the release what their show will be themed upon. Clearly it seems that the aim is to highlight different, more wholesome values than the official NFL halftime hoopla starring Bad Bunny.
Kolvet shared, "The All-American Halftime Show is an opportunity for all Americans to enjoy a halftime show with no agenda other than to celebrate faith, family, and freedom. We set out to provide an entertainment option that will be fun, excellent, and exciting for the entire family...."
When and How To Watch the Turning Point USA Halftime Show
If you want to view the alternative halftime show from Turning Point USA, here is how to find it. You can watch it on OAN and Real America's Voice, as well as TPUSA's social channels. Per Fox News, it will begin at around 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
