Carrie Underwood Returns to 'Sunday Night Football' For 14th Season
Summary
Carrie Underwood will sing the theme song for NBC’s Sunday Night Football for the 14th year in a row in 2026. The new version of the song, inspired by rock music, will be shown starting September 13 before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants.Key Facts
- Carrie Underwood first performed the Sunday Night Football theme in 2013.
- The 2026 season will mark her 14th consecutive year singing the theme.
- The theme song show open will be previewed on August 6 at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game.
- This year’s theme will be shown in three settings: a recording studio, a small music venue, and a full stadium concert.
- The theme song is inspired by rock music, linking to Joan Jett and the Blackhearts’ song “I Hate Myself for Loving You.”
- Creative director Tripp Dixon helped design the show open to combine classic and modern rock elements.
- Carrie Underwood described this year’s show open as one of her favorite versions so far.
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