Brantley Gilbert is breaking his silence and opening up about his decision to participate in Turning Point USA’s The All-American Halftime Show on Sunday (Feb. 8).
The 41-year-old country superstar took to social media on Friday afternoon (Feb. 6), just two days ahead of the virtual concert event, to address questions surrounding his involvement. In the lengthy post, the Georgia native set out to answer two questions he says he’s been seeing frequently: “Who is Brantley Gilbert?” and “Why is he playing this event?”
“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,” Gilbert began in a lengthy social media post, later reflecting on his past struggles with addiction while sharing his story to inspire others to turn their lives around.
Gilbert continued, “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.”
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He went on to detail his endless support for the United States military and his love for the United States of America. “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,” Gilbert added. “Above all, I’m a proud husband and father of three.”
Brantley Gilbert was honored to take part in the All-American Halftime Show to perform during the biggest game in American Football, as the NFL hasn’t enlisted a country artist for their Super Bowl Halftime Show in over two decades. The last time country music was highlighted during a Super Bowl Halftime Show was in 1994, when Clint Black, Wynonna and Naomi Judd (The Judds), Travis Tritt, and Tanya Tucker.
“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,” Gilbert explained. “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.”
Gilbert concluded, “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. 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.”
Turning Point USA’s The All-American Halftime Show will also feature performances from Kid Rock, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett.
The All-American Halftime Show is scheduled to stream at approximately 8 p.m. ET on February 8, 2026. Coverage for the All-American Halftime Show will begin on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) at 7:30 PM EST. Fans can tune in across several digital and television platforms. The event will stream live on TPUSA’s YouTube, X, and Rumble channels as well as The Charlie Kirk Show’s YouTube and Rumble channels. In addition to social media streaming, the special will also broadcast as a special edition of The National News Desk via Sinclair Broadcast’s OTT channel “CHARGE!,” which is available on Samsung Plus, YouTube TV, Hulu, Sling, and other streaming services.
Viewers can also watch the program live through Daily Wire+, TBN, Real America’s Voice, NTD, and OANN.
Additional details for the event can be found at AmericanHalftimeShow.com.
