{"id":246478,"date":"2025-09-22T14:15:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T14:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/246478\/"},"modified":"2025-09-22T14:15:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T14:15:21","slug":"back-up-artists-likely-wont-perform-if-taylor-swift-declines-2026-super-bowl-says-source","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/246478\/","title":{"rendered":"Back-up Artists Likely Won\u2019t Perform If Taylor Swift Declines 2026 Super Bowl, Says Source"},"content":{"rendered":"

The anticipation is high for the 2026 Super Bowl performer, and Taylor Swift<\/a><\/strong>\u2018s decision may play a huge part in how the halftime show turns out. In recent weeks, word has been going around about the singer being in talks to take the stage at the NFL\u2019s grand championship game next year. While it appears that Swift has yet to make a decision, recent claims have also suggested that if she ends up declining, the backup artists will likely not perform for a particular reason.<\/p>\n

Taylor Swift declining Super Bowl 2026 could cause a stir, says source<\/p>\n

A new report claims that Taylor Swift declining the Super Bowl 2026 may end up causing a stir. The pop star is reportedly still in talks to perform at next year\u2019s halftime show. Amid this, it appears that other artists are now hesitant to take up the gig in case Swift declines. This is because the news about the singer negotiating terms<\/a> has already made headlines. Therefore, this may end up affecting how the next potential performer\u2019s show is perceived.<\/p>\n

Rob Shuter<\/a>\u2018s #ShuterScoop exclusively learned from sources that backup artists for the 2026 halftime show are hesitating to come on board if Swift declines. An insider noted that once the \u201cBlank Space\u201d hitmaker\u2019s name was \u201cfloated, it changed everything.\u201d They continued to add that Swift is \u201cthe biggest star in the world right now.\u201d The insider further suggested that whoever is signed after she turns down will \u201clook like a consolation prize.\u201d<\/p>\n

Besides Swift, the potential performers for the 2026 Super Bowl reportedly also include Adele<\/a> and Miley Cyrus. Both singers are undoubtedly among the best performers. Despite that, the #ShuterScoop report claimed that they are concerned about the \u201cshadow\u201d Swift casts. A source continued that \u201cit\u2019s almost impossible to measure up\u201d after the \u201cBad Blood\u201d singer\u2019s \u201cname is in the mix.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell added to the speculations<\/a> after praising Swift during a recent talk-show appearance. Now, they are reportedly concerned about setting the expectations too high. The #ShuterScoop insider continued that fans are \u201calready picturing a Taylor-sized extravaganza.\u201d They added, \u201cAnything less will feel like a letdown.\u201d<\/p>\n

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