Turning Point USA unveiled its lineup for an alternative Super Bowl halftime show to compete with Bad Bunny’s performance.

“The All-American Halftime Show” lineup features Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett.

“We’re approaching this show like David and Goliath,” Kid Rock said in a statement, according to Fox News.

“Competing with the pro football machine and a global pop superstar is almost impossible…or is it?” he added.

Fox News shared further:

The concert will air opposite the NFL’s official halftime show, headlined by Latin music star Bad Bunny – a selection that has sparked backlash from some conservatives.

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“He’s said he’s having a dance party, wearing a dress, and singing in Spanish? Cool. We plan to play great songs for folks who love America,” Rock said.

Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet told Fox News Digital the alternative broadcast is intended to provide families with another viewing option.

And unlike a massive stadium show where the action can feel distant, this will be an immersive, high-energy experience that “lets the viewer up close and personal,” Kolvet said.

“‘The All-American Halftime Show’ is an opportunity for all Americans to enjoy a halftime show with no agenda other than to celebrate faith, family, and freedom,” Kolvet said. “… We can’t wait to watch the incredible show they’re about to put on. We know millions around the country will be watching too.”

The Super Bowl, set for Feb. 8, will feature the New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks, with Bad Bunny headlining the official halftime performance – a choice that has continued to draw criticism, including from President Donald Trump.

Bad Bunny spoke critically of ICE at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night, saying “ICE out.”

“We are not savage, we are not animals, we are not aliens, we are humans and we are Americans,” he continued.

“The hate gets more powerful with more hate. The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love. So, please, we need to be different,” he added.

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The Grammy Awards in Los Angeles proved to be a political hot spot, with at least a dozen artists — including Billie Eilish and Olivia Dean — making some form of statement against the Trump administration’s immigration operations across the country.

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Justin and Hailey Bieber, Carole King, Teddy Swims, Joni Mitchell, Finneas, Eilish, Samara Joy, Lachi and Kehlani all wore pins that read “ICE OUT.”

Bon Iver wore a bright orange whistle on his lapel to honor “observers” in Minneapolis, who he said patrol the streets and blow their whistles when Immigration and Customs Enforcement is near to protect their neighbors and communities.

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