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Carrie Underwood to Perform at NFL Opener

Updated 2026-09-10 12:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Country singer Carrie Underwood will perform the national anthem for the 2026 Sunday Night Football season opener, marking her 14th consecutive year. She plans to incorporate rock elements into her performance.

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Rolling Stone
The country singer has opened the show for 14 consecutive years, but will lean deeper into rock with a new, reworked version of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts’ "I Hate Myself for Loving You"
2026-09-10 12:00 UTC
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