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Entertainer Jay-Z arrives for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
A-Rod: Super Bowl should be in Miami every year

By Mesfin Fekadu Feb. 02, 2020 04:50 PM EST

FILE - In this April 15, 2018, file photo, Kenny Chesney performs "Get Along" at the 53rd annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, in Las Vegas. Through his song “Boys of Fall,” Kenny Chesney has a direct connection to this Super Bowl. The song has become something of an anthem for high school football, celebrating the teamwork and dedication it takes to play the sport _ really on any level. It was written by Pro Football Hall of Famer Bobby Beathard's son Casey, who has penned several hits for the country superstar. Beathard's son, C.J., is a backup quarterback for the 49ers.(Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Chesney's "Boys of Fall" has extra meaning at Super Bowl

By Barry Wilner Jan. 31, 2020 03:29 PM EST

FILE - This Feb. 1, 1993 file photo shows Pop superstar Michael Jackson performing during the halftime show at the Super Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Regardless of your musical tastes, it seems the Super Bowl halftime show has gone there. From the sublime (Tony Bennett) to the ridiculous ( Janet Jackson's ``uncovering''), and from Michael Jackson's moonwalks to U2's majestic remembrance of the 911 victims, the halftime presentations have drawn nearly as much attention as the NFL championship game itself. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy, File)
From marching bands to The Boss to Lady Gaga at halftime

By Barry Wilner Jan. 29, 2020 03:38 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2009, file photo, Peter Fonda, poses atop a Harley-Davidson motorcycle in Glendale, Calif. Fonda, the son of a Hollywood legend who became a movie star in his own right both writing and starring in counterculture classics like "Easy Rider," has died. His family says in a statement that Fonda died Aug. 16, 2019, at his home in Los Angeles. He was 79. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2019

By Bernard Mcghee Dec. 23, 2019 10:13 AM EST

FILE - In this May 15, 2019, file photo, Juice WRLD performs in concert during his "Death Race for Love Tour" at The Skyline Stage at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia. The Chicago-area rapper, whose real name is Jarad A. Higgins, was pronounced dead Dec. 8 after a "medical emergency'' at Chicago's Midway International Airport, according to authorities. (Photo by Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP, File)
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2019

By Bernard Mcghee Dec. 16, 2019 12:47 PM EST

Washington Capitals' T.J. Oshie (77) celebrates his goal with teammate Chandler Stephenson (18) and Jakub Vrana (13) of Czech Republic during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Ready for some hockey? Green Day song may be new NHL anthem

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 30, 2019 11:36 AM EDT

This July 25, 2019, photo provided by Jon-Paul Bruno shows Shannon Haley and Ryan Michaels shooting a music video at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. NFL players’ dreams usually center on scoring touchdowns and making game-saving tackles. Then they watch videos of their performances. It’s not that much different for musicians, particularly the husband/wife country duo of Shannon Haley and Ryan Michaels. Their big play occurred in Levi’s Stadium, home of their longtime favorite team, the 49ers. (Jon-Paul Bruno via AP)
Country music duo, 49ers combine on video 'Hail Mary'

By Barry Wilner Sep. 27, 2019 03:24 AM EDT

Country singer Tim McGraw before the first half an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
San Francisco 49ers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9/8/2019

Sep. 08, 2019 02:48 PM EDT

In this photo provided by NBC Sports, Joan Jett, left, and Carrie Underwood pose with a 100th anniversary NFL football. NBC's Sunday Night Football open will return to the original Waiting All Day for Sunday Night song, but this time Carrie Underwood will be joined by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Joan Jett. Her band, the Blackhearts, also perform in the open, which features NFL stars. (Virginia Sherwood/NBC Sports via AP)
Joan Jett, Underwood to perform 'Sunday Night Football' open

By Joe Reedy Aug. 20, 2019 02:10 PM EDT

FILE- In this June 6, 2019 file photo, Carrie Underwood arrives at the CMT Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. On Wednesday, June 19, 2019, a songwriting team filed a lawsuit against the singer, the NFL and NBC, saying they stole a song and used it to introduce "Sunday Night Football" during the 2018-2019 season. (AP Photo/Sanford Myers, File)
Lawsuit alleges Carrie Underwood copied 'Game On' NFL intro

By Larry Neumeister Jun. 19, 2019 05:45 PM EDT

Fans watch the activities on Broadway from a rooftop on the final day of the NFL football draft Saturday, April 27, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
A-plus NFL draft grade for Music City with record attendance

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 27, 2019 05:55 PM EDT

Fans sit on the main stage during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 26, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
The Latest: Another day, another crowd of 200,000 at draft

Apr. 26, 2019 06:42 PM EDT

A temporary NFL neon sign joins the permanent ones along Broadway as preparation continues for the NFL Draft Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The NFL Draft is scheduled to be held Thursday through Saturday. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tip your band, say honky tonk musicians, during NFL Draft

By Kristin M. Hall Apr. 24, 2019 08:26 AM EDT

CORRECTS TO THE SECOND DAY OF THE NFL DRAFT, ON APRIL 26 - In this April 18, 2019, photo, country music star Tim McGraw, left, poses with Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel in Nashville, Tenn. After the second day of the of the NFL Draft in Nashville on Friday, April 26, McGraw will cap off the evening performing on the draft stage across the Cumberland River from Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Country star, Titans coach talk about NFL draft in Nashville

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 22, 2019 03:55 AM EDT

File-This Sept. 10, 2018, file photo shows Tyler "Ninja" Blevins before an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and New York Jets in Detroit. For the first time since its meteoric rise, “Fortnite” is no longer a no-doubt victory royale atop the video game industry. “Apex Legends”, a battle royale from Electronic Arts, has stormed the market and smashed “Fortnite” records for downloads and viewership since its release three weeks ago. Blevins and other streaming stars have powered that surge, as has the emergence of an 18-year-old “Apex” superstar. Esports teams are already scrambling to sign talented players and invest long-term in the breakout title. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez, File)
New York Jets at Detroit Lions 9/10/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

Dierks Bentley joins list of performers for NFL Draft

Mar. 20, 2019 06:52 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country star Dierks Bentley has joined the list of scheduled performers for next month's NFL Draft festivities. Bentley will...

FILE - This April 2, 2017 file photo shows Tim McGraw at the 52nd annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. The NFL announced Monday that Grammy-winning country star Tim McGraw will perform a free outdoor concert on April 26, 2019, and Grammy-winning gospel singer CeCe Winans will sing the National Anthem on April 25 to open the three days of draft events. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Tim McGraw, CeCe Winans to perform during NFL Draft

Mar. 18, 2019 03:43 PM EDT

FILE- In this Feb. 1, 2018, file photo Imagine Dragons perform at the EA Sports Bowl at The Armory in Minneapolis. Imagine Dragons will perform at the Pro Football Hall of Fame to help kick off the NFL’s 100th season. The Hall announced Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, that the alternative-rock band will headline the Concert for Legends on Aug. 4. (Photo by Omar Vega/Invision/AP, File)
Imagine Dragons to perform at Pro Football Hall of Fame

Feb. 19, 2019 10:16 AM EST

FILE - This May 24, 2018 file photo shows music maker Jermaine Dupri during an interview in New York. Dupri and Travis Scott have been criticized for taking part in Super Bowl-related events, but their shows among others will still go on. Dupri will host a concert series called Super Bowl Live while Scott is expected to perform at the Pepsi Super Bowl Party two days before performing at Super Bowl 53 on Sunday. (AP Photo/John Carucci, File)
Super Bowl week to feature Bruno Mars, Cardi B, Migos

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Jan. 30, 2019 12:42 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay smiles during Opening Night for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game, Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
The Latest: Patriots' Andrews has Georgia on his mind

Jan. 28, 2019 10:10 PM EST