Every time the NFL announces the performers for the Super Bowl halftime show, Taylor Swift fans breathe a sigh of sadness.
Why didn’t Taylor Swift perform at the Super Bowl halftime show? It seems simple, right?
All of the greatest female artists of our time have done it: Beyoncé. lady gaga. Rihanna. Katy Perry.
Still no Taylor!
Given the big year she and the NFL shared in 2023, and of course through Travis Kelce, many expected her to have a big 2024.
I’m never sad to see Usher take the stage, but I did some research and found the receipt. Evidence, timelines, screenshots to explain why she didn’t appear in the halftime show.
And why it could still happen in 2025, despite not being the headliner.
Taylor Swift appears at the Super Bowl with Travis Kelsey and friends
Although he hasn’t appeared in a Super Bowl yet, Taylor did play in a big game.
She even took to the field just to give a man a big kiss.
Although there was much speculation about whether she would be available due to her concert in Tokyo, Taylor was front and center for the 2024 match, much to the delight of fans and her BF Travis Kelce.
She clearly had a great time, having drinks with friends Blake Lively and Ice Spice while cheering on her man at Showdown.
In the end, Travis and the KC Chiefs were able to win back-to-back Super Bowls.
This night belonged to Mahomes, Hartman and coach Andy Reid, but it also belonged to Traylor, who brought them and, like it or not, a whole new audience of football lovers.
In his victory speech, Travis declared that he would aim for his third championship next year. The team has been doing pretty well so far this season. Taylor may also be acting as a good luck charm. She has attended most of the games this season and has been partying with her parents and Travis’ parents in the family suite above the stadium.
So if the Chiefs can make it to the 2025 Super Bowl, it seems like Taylor could be right up there with them.
And there are even rumors that she might appear at the halftime show as a special guest!
Why hasn’t Taylor Swift performed at the Super Bowl halftime show yet?
She’s a big name in the music world. She has an unparalleled catalog of songs. And frankly, the NFL loves Taylor Swift, so it seems like a huge shame that she hasn’t been asked to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show yet.
In fact, Taylor has already been asked to appear. Many times, if reports are to be believed.
She has turned down offers many times.
At first it was a question of alliances. The Super Bowl halftime show has been sponsored by Pepsi for many years. Taylor is a consistent representative of Coca-Cola.
But in 2020, the sponsorship was taken over by Apple Music, paving the way for artists like Rihanna and The Weeknd to take the stage.
Still missing Taylor? why?
Two words: taylor’s version.
Why Taylor is waiting to perform at the halftime show
The main reason Taylor won’t perform at the Super Bowl show is that she’s still working to get back the rights to all her music.
She is still re-recording after losing the rights to her early albums to producer Scooter Braun.
After years of work, we finally arrived at the final two re-recordings. reputation and taylor swift.
Many fans thought the former’s announcement was scheduled for early 2024, but Taylor instead announced that she would be releasing a new album this spring.
That doesn’t mean she can’t do both, and honestly, that’s what everyone wants. She couldn’t do justice to the halftime show without performing “Look What You Made Me Do” or “Teardrops On My Guitar.”
And she knows she’s not letting anyone but herself make a dime from her performance!
And to be honest, Taylor is the mastermind.
That means Taylor won’t appear at the Super Bowl until these albums are completed.
And yet…
Taylor Swift may perform at 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
Swifties were half disappointed and half excited to hear Kendrick Lamar would be the 2025 Super Bowl headliner.
Whichever two teams end up facing off against each other, Kendrick will be front and center in the game at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9, 2025.
But he may not be alone there. Consider what we have said so far. Taylor has yet to release her albums Reputation and Taylor Swift, so a solo show is out of the question if she has to pay someone else for the right to play her music.
but, 1989 (Taylor version) Released on October 27, 2023. Do you remember what songs are on that album?
Do you remember what songs are on that album? That’s right, “Bad Blood” featuring none other than Kendrick Lamar.
The two are friends and I can 100% see Kendrick asking for a favor and Taylor being happy to oblige.
Of course, he can also do a lot of favors to special guests through collaborations. SZA, Drake, Beyoncé!
So this year could finally be the year, and Taylor doesn’t have to sacrifice her integrity or her billionaire status to do so.
NFL is doing their part
Outlandish conspiracy theories aside, no one can deny what the Taylor Effect has done to the NFL this year.
With ratings up, merchandise flying off the shelves, and general buzz at an all-time high, it’s clear Taylor and Travis had a good fight.
So, is it possible that construction will start next year? Well, before the September headliners were announced, there were reports that the NFL was doing everything it could to convince Taylor to perform.
According to a report from new york post, The NFL asked networks to air commercials during the season. Taylor Swift: The Elus Tour To ensure her continued support, we provided the film for free.
“Television executives speculate that Swift’s goal in the NFL is to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, but she has never performed,” the Post reported.
Now, in an ad for her concert film that was released on Disney+ in March, the ad ran, although no one could confirm whether the same deal was signed for the blockbuster.
Eras’ tour officially ends in December 2024, and what better way to end her two-year run than as a guest at the Super Bowl?