LIST: Every Country Artist Who Has Performed For The Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Halftime Show

on Oct 27, 2026 at 3:03 pm CDT

Dolly Parton performs during the Dallas Cowboys halftime show on November 23, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images)

The Dallas Cowboys’ Salvation Army Halftime Show has become a staple of the holiday season and kicks off the annual Red Kettle Campaign.

Each year, the nonprofit launches its season of giving with a live, nationally televised halftime performance during the NFL’s most-watched regular-season game. Proceeds from The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign support local programs that provide food, shelter, rental and utility assistance, disaster relief, youth services, and Christmas gifts to families in need.

In 2026, the campaign celebrates its 136th anniversary, alongside the 30th consecutive Thanksgiving halftime show. Over the years, the performance has become a beloved holiday tradition, using one of the biggest stages in sports to raise awareness and help generate more than $3.4 billion for the initiative.

Country icon Reba McEntire was the first to have the honor in 1997. Since the inaugural halftime show, 17 country artists have headlined the highly anticipated event. See them below!

1997: Reba McEntire

1998: Randy Travis

1999: Clint Black

2002: LeAnn Rimes

2003: Toby Keith

2005: Sheryl Crow

2006: Carrie Underwood

2010: Keith Urban

2012: Kenny Chesney

2015: Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan performs at halftime on Thanksgiving Day at AT&T Stadium in November 2015 in Arlington, Texas (Dallas Cowboys / Facebook)

2016: Eric Church

Eric Church performs at halftime on Thanksgiving Day at AT&T Stadium in November 2016 in Arlington, Texas (Dallas Cowboys / Facebook)

2017: Thomas Rhett

2020: Kane Brown

2021: Luke Combs

2023: Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton performs during halftime in the game between the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 23, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

2024: Lainey Wilson, with special guest Jelly Roll

Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll perform at halftime of an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on November 28, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

2025: Post Malone

ARLINGTON, TX – NOVEMBER 27: Singer-songwriter Post Malone entertains the crowd during halftime between the Dallas Cowboys and the Kansas City Chiefs on November 27, 2025 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

2026 Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Halftime Performer Announced

This year, the country tradition will continue, with Miranda Lambert confirmed as the Thanksgiving Day headliner. Miranda shared in a press release:

“There’s something special about how music brings people together, especially when it’s to spread joy and hope to families who need it most. The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys have built an incredible tradition with the Red Kettle Kickoff, and I can’t wait to be back home in Texas this Thanksgiving to help carry it forward.”

The game will be nationally televised on Fox on Thursday, November 26th, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. CST.