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Is Nashville<\/a> getting the Super Bowl?<\/p>\n It\u2019s a question that’s been floating around for a while now, especially with the city\u2019s new enclosed Nissan Stadium set to open in 2027.<\/p>\n While nothing has been officially announced, there\u2019s growing buzz<\/a> about when \u2014 not if \u2014 the \u201cBig Game\u201d could land in Music City.<\/p>\n Once the new stadium opens, Nashville instantly becomes a serious contender<\/a> to host some of the biggest events in sports.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>13 Best Non-Celebrity Bars in Nashville, Ranked<\/a><\/p>\n The venue, located on the East Bank near the current Nissan Stadium<\/a>, is expected to seat between 55,000 and 60,000 fans and will feature a fully enclosed design \u2014 a key factor in landing events like the Super Bowl.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also part of a broader push to bring major events to the city, including the NCAA Final Four and other national showcases.<\/p>\n There was some speculation that Nashville could land the 2029 Super Bowl<\/a>, but that opportunity is off the table after it was awarded to Las Vegas.<\/p>\n That shifts the timeline \u2014 and now, 2030 has become the year to watch.<\/p>\n Sports radio host Dan Patrick<\/strong> recently said he was told by a source that Nashville is expected to host the 2030 Super Bowl, though he noted he hasn\u2019t seen any official reports confirming it.<\/p>\n \u201cNashville is getting the 2030 Super Bowl,\u201d Patrick said, while acknowledging the information has not been formally announced.<\/p>\n As of now, the NFL<\/a> has not confirmed a host city for the 2030 Super Bowl.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>How Thanksgiving Football Became a Cherished Holiday Tradition<\/a><\/p>\n That said, league officials have made it clear they\u2019re high on Nashville\u2019s potential. Commissioner Roger Goodell<\/strong> has previously described the city as \u201cSuper Bowl-ready,\u201d especially with the new stadium on the way.<\/p>\n Nothing is official yet, but all signs point to Nashville being firmly in the mix once the new stadium opens.<\/p>\n If the timeline lines up<\/a> the way many expect, it may just be a matter of time before Music City gets its turn on the biggest stage in sports.<\/p>\n Any way you slice it, country music is long overdue for its time in the spotlight at the Super Bowl. Although several artists have sung the National Anthem at the game, the coveted halftime show has been anything but country for over three decades.<\/p>\n The last time anyone from the genre headlined the performance was in 1994, when Clint Black, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, Wynonna Judd and Naomi Judd did a medley of their biggest hits. With country music gaining in popularity, there’s no better time than now to put one of our own in the spotlight. Here are 15 artists who are already primed to take on the task.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Jess<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy Nashville Is in the Conversation<\/h3>\n
What We Know About a Possible Super Bowl<\/h3>\n
Not Official \u2014 But Trending That Way<\/h3>\n
The Bottom Line<\/h3>\n
15 Country Artists Primed to Headline a Super Bowl Halftime Show<\/h2>\n