Kid Rock delivered one of the most talked-about moments of Super Bowl weekend with an unexpected and deeply personal performance at the Turning Point USA All-American Halftime Show.
The rocker surprised viewers by performing a soulful cover of Cody Johnson’s chart-topping hit “’Til You Can’t,” a song he first debuted last year. This time, however, Kid Rock unveiled a powerful new twist—adding an original verse inspired by faith and redemption, referencing “the man who died for all our sins.”
Ahead of the show, Kid Rock hinted at the moment during a Fox News appearance, teasing that he planned to strip things back and let the song speak for itself.
“Nothing beats a great song,” he said. “No pyro, no lighting—just the power of great writing.”
During the halftime performance, Kid Rock explained that the added verse came to him early one Sunday morning, saying he felt compelled to write what he believed was a missing piece of the song. The new lyrics centered on faith, reflection, and second chances, giving Johnson’s already emotional anthem an even deeper spiritual layer.
Kid Rock first performed his version of “’Til You Can’t” last November at the Hondo Rodeo Fest, stepping in for Cody Johnson after the country star was forced to cancel due to injury. Since then, the cover has taken on a life of its own, culminating in this high-profile Super Bowl weekend performance.
The Turning Point USA halftime show—also featuring Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett—was launched as an alternative broadcast following the NFL’s announcement of Bad Bunny as the official Super Bowl LX halftime headliner. Despite criticism from some corners of the media, the event drew massive viewership, peaking at more than six million simultaneous streams on YouTube alone.
Kid Rock and fellow performers made it clear the goal wasn’t controversy, but connection.
“We’re just going to play for our base—people who love America, love football, love Jesus,” Kid Rock said. “It’s really that simple.”
Regardless of political opinion, the numbers—and the reaction—made one thing clear: Kid Rock’s unexpected tribute struck a chord, turning a familiar country hit into one of Super Bowl weekend’s most memorable moments.
