THE LOVE THAT STILL LIGHTS THE STAGE: VINCE GILL AND AMY GRANT TO OPEN THE “ALL-AMERICAN HALFTIME SHOW” — A CELEBRATION OF FAITH, LOVE, AND THE AMERICAN SPIRIT

In a year when the world could use a little more heart, Vince Gill and Amy Grant are stepping onto one of the most iconic stages in American history — together. The beloved husband-and-wife duo will open the “All-American Halftime Show,” a patriotic and faith-filled alternative to Super Bowl 60’s halftime spectacle.

Announced live from Nashville, Tennessee, the performance marks not just a reunion of two of music’s most respected voices, but a return to what truly matters: faith, love, and country.

Produced by Erika Kirk, widow of the late Charlie Kirk, the show is being hailed as a living tribute to Charlie’s enduring belief in the power of music to unite and heal. “Charlie dreamed of a stage where faith and freedom could stand side by side — where the music wasn’t about division, but devotion,” Erika said during the announcement. “And no two people embody that better than Vince and Amy.”

Their opening performance will blend gospel warmth with country sincerity, featuring a medley that includes “Go Rest High on That Mountain” and “Thy Word” — songs that have lifted hearts for generations. Backed by a live orchestra and a 100-voice choir, the moment promises to be both intimate and breathtaking — a prayer in melody that will set the tone for the night.

Vince Gill, one of country music’s most revered storytellers, said the invitation “felt like coming full circle.”

“This isn’t about politics or performance,” he shared. “It’s about remembering who we are — and why we still sing.”

For Amy Grant, whose voice and faith have carried her through decades of success and service, the moment is equally personal.

“Every time we sing together, it feels like coming home,” Amy reflected. “And to do that on a stage built around love of God, love of people, and love of this country — that’s something truly special.”

The All-American Halftime Show will also feature performances by George Strait, Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, and Willie Nelson, each artist representing a pillar of the American musical and moral landscape. But producers say it’s Vince and Amy’s duet that will “set the emotional compass for the night.”

“Their harmony has always been more than sound,” said one show insider. “It’s the sound of what America used to feel like — honest, tender, hopeful.”

The couple’s set will begin in near darkness, a single spotlight illuminating them as Vince strums his guitar and Amy’s voice rises like morning light. Gradually, the choir will swell behind them, and as the music builds, the stadium will be bathed in the red, white, and blue glow of unity — not as a show of spectacle, but as a symbol of shared belief.

This will be more than a concert opener. It will be a national benediction — an invitation to pause, remember, and believe again in the simple things that never lose their meaning.

For decades, Vince and Amy have built their legacy not just on talent, but on testimony. Their songs have comforted the grieving, inspired the faithful, and reminded listeners that love — when rooted in grace — can light even the darkest stage.

As the couple stands together before millions, their harmony will carry more than melody. It will carry memory — of faith that endures, of a marriage that grew stronger through time, and of a nation that still finds hope in a song.

And when their final note fades into the Tennessee night, one truth will remain clear: love still leads the way.

Because in a divided world, it takes two steady hearts — and one shared faith — to remind us that the greatest music America has ever made begins with belief, belonging, and the courage to sing again. 🇺🇸