Following Super Bowl LX and the contrasting halftime entertainment events, country and pop artists including Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves weighed in on the alternative All-American Halftime Show that ran parallel to the official NFL halftime performance headlined by Bad Bunny. Critics noted that the Turning Point USA–produced show, featuring Kid Rock alongside country performers, stood in stark contrast to Bad Bunny’s set and generated significant online reaction.

Kacey Musgraves, among those reacting, made headlines for her remarks on social media after witnessing both performances, saying that Bad Bunny’s official halftime show made her “feel more proudly American than anything Kid Rock has ever done,” a comment that was widely shared and discussed online.

Zach Bryan also joined several other artists in commentary on the twin halftime events, reflecting broader cultural responses to the unofficial All-American Halftime Show and the official Super Bowl broadcast.

Reactions to Kid Rock’s performance during the All-American event became a focal point of discussion. Footage and commentary highlighted moments such as apparent lip-syncing and audience response, with many on social media mocking the execution and comparing it unfavorably to mainstream expectations for halftime entertainment.

Meanwhile, celebrations of Bad Bunny’s show continued across the music world, with artists like Musgraves and Doechii lauding his incorporation of Latin culture and collaborative set that included performances from artists such as Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.

The All-American Halftime Show, organized by Turning Point USA as a counterprogramming event, streamed online and drew several million viewers, but the reception among performers and public figures remained sharply divided, feeding ongoing conversation about musical expression, cultural identity and entertainment during one of the year’s largest televised events.