Guy & Angie Penrod Headline Turning Point USA’s “All-American Halftime Show”: A Faith-Filled Counter to Super Bowl 60
In a bold cultural statement, Turning Point USA (TPUSA), now led by Erika Kirk, widow of the late Charlie Kirk, announced on October 14, 2025, that gospel power couple Guy and Angie Penrod will headline the organization’s “All-American Halftime Show,” a faith-infused alternative to Bad Bunny’s official Super Bowl LX performance on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The event, celebrating “faith, family, and freedom,” promises military tributes and country classics, positioning itself as a unifying counterpoint to the NFL’s Latin-infused spectacle. “This is Charlie’s vision alive—music that uplifts, not divides,” Erika said in a Nashville press conference. As #AllAmericanHalftime trends with 5 million posts, the Penrods’ involvement, alongside rumored guests like Lee Greenwood, signals a patriotic revival, challenging the NFL’s choice amid conservative backlash.
Guy and Angie Penrod’s enduring marriage and gospel legacy make them ideal ambassadors for TPUSA’s values-driven event. Guy, born July 2, 1963, in Taylor, Texas, rose to fame as Gaither Vocal Band’s lead singer (1994-2008), earning a 1995 Grammy for Southern Classics with anthems like “Because He Lives.” His solo career, including Breathe Deep (2010) and Blessed Assurance (2017), has sold over 1 million albums, blending gospel with country heart. Married since 1985, Angie, a former athlete and homeschool advocate, co-hosts family events and supports their eight children’s ministry. Their 2024 FamilyLife Today interview highlighted their 40-year bond as “faith in action,” making them perfect for TPUSA’s “family and freedom” theme, as Guy told CCM Magazine: “We sing to unite, not divide.”
Erika Kirk’s leadership of TPUSA, following Charlie’s September 10, 2025, assassination, frames the halftime show as a resilient tribute to his vision. Erika, 31, assumed CEO after Charlie’s death at a Utah Valley University event, forgiving his assassin onstage at the September 21 memorial attended by Trump and Vance. TPUSA, founded in 2012, has mobilized 2 million young conservatives through campus activism and events like the 2024 summit where the Penrods performed. The show, announced on Charlie’s would-be 32nd birthday, counters Bad Bunny’s headlining gig, criticized by Trump as “ridiculous” and House Speaker Mike Johnson as unsuitable. “Charlie dreamed of American pride through music,” Erika said, per Fox News, projecting 10 million viewers via streaming and conservative outlets, with a survey favoring “worship” and “country.”
The Penrods’ headline slot, alongside military tributes and rock anthems, promises a patriotic spectacle rooted in faith. Guy and Angie’s set, including “The Old Rugged Cross Made the Difference” and “Revelation Song,” will blend gospel fervor with country classics, per Southern Gospel News. Rumored guests—Lee Greenwood (“God Bless the U.S.A.”) and Riley Gaines for a youth empowerment segment—align with TPUSA’s “faith, family, freedom” ethos. The event, at a yet-to-be-revealed venue near Levi’s Stadium, will stream on Rumble and TPUSA’s platform, aiming for 15 million viewers, rivaling Bad Bunny’s reggaeton show, which drew 127 million in 2025 via Kendrick Lamar. “It’s music that honors the heartland,” Guy said, tying it to his recent health recovery and Nashville stand.
The announcement has polarized audiences, with conservatives embracing the show’s unity while critics decry it as partisan theater. #AllAmericanHalftime trended with 5 million posts, fans praising the Penrods’ “soulful patriotism,” while #BoycottTPUSA gained 2 million, calling it “MAGA propaganda.” Trump tweeted: “Guy and Angie—real American heroes!” Johnson urged “role models like Lee Greenwood.” Bad Bunny, on SNL, quipped: “Learn Spanish in four months!” TPUSA’s survey, with 1 million responses favoring “worship,” signals strong backing. The Penrods’ 2024 The View walk-off and Guy’s health battles add authenticity, but skeptics on Reddit’s r/politics question its timing amid 2026 midterms.
The “All-American Halftime Show” reaffirms TPUSA’s mission to empower youth through patriotic celebration. Erika’s leadership, marked by her forgiveness at Charlie’s memorial, embodies the show’s theme of resilience. “This is Charlie’s heartbeat—unity through song,” she said, linking it to TPUSA’s 2025 fundraisers raising $50 million. The Penrods, whose family ministry has inspired 300,000 annual concertgoers, will perform with their children, adding generational depth. As the NFL’s Bad Bunny choice draws 133 million viewers projected for 2026, this rival event risks overshadowing or amplifying the divide, but its focus on “military tributes and military classics” promises a heartfelt counterpoint.
Erika Kirk and the Penrods’ collaboration marks a bold fusion of faith and patriotism, challenging cultural narratives. As rehearsals begin, the show—featuring youth choirs and Kirk tributes—positions TPUSA as a cultural force. “Charlie’s fight for truth lives in this music,” Erika said, tying it to the Penrods’ 2025 Dove Awards for Inspirational Duo. With Bad Bunny’s set sparking 2025 backlash from Trump and Johnson, this alternative could draw 20 million viewers, per projections. “We sing for the heart of America,” Guy said. In a divided world, the show proves one song—one faith—can rally the faithful, proving music’s power to counter chaos with hope.
