Bad Bunny is set to headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show in 2026. But that leaves a few more open musical positions for others during the NFL’s biggest night — including the pre-game’s national anthem.

With a memorable run of artists in the past 10 years taking this slot — think of Lady Gaga’s in 2016 at the same stadium in California for the 50th game (before the Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers) and Chris Stapleton’s 2023 turn at Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Ariz., (before the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles) — the “Star Spangled Banner” provides a prime showcase during the big game.

The choices in the past range from country (Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Mickey Guyton, Stapleton, Reba McEntire) to pop (Gaga, Pink, Demi Lovato), R&B (Gladys Knight a

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