Beloved Country Star Returns for 14th Year—Her New Version Will Give You Chills

Quick Smiles:

• A beloved country music icon is back for her 14th consecutive year performing the opening song fans look forward to every fall
• She’s bringing a brand-new rock ‘n’ roll-inspired version that captures the heart and energy of the iconic anthem
• The season kicks off September 20 with an exciting matchup that will get everyone in the spirit

Carrie Underwood will return to Sunday Night Football to sing the opening song for the 14th consecutive year. The beloved country star looks forward to performing a brand-new version of the song for the season.

“This year’s show open welcomes Sunday Night Football into my ongoing rock star fever dream,” Carrie shared in a news release.

“I love this new version of the track and, once again, Tripp (Sunday Night Football show open creative director) and the incredible team behind the camera brought it to life in a whole new way that captures the spirit of this iconic song and the heart of rock ‘n’ roll. It’s one of my most favorite opens yet,” Carrie added.

Carrie Underwood has performed the opening for more than a decade, and producers loved mixing things up this year for Sunday Night Football. The fresh take celebrates both tradition and innovation, giving longtime fans something familiar yet exciting.

“This season, we’ve drawn inspiration from Carrie’s deep, well-documented love of rock music – a perfect fit since our Sunday Night Football anthem was born from pure rock ‘n’ roll: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts’ ‘I Hate Myself for Loving You,’” Tripp Dixon shared in the news release.

Tripp added, “We’ve worked to match these two rock frequencies of past and present as they come together in Carrie’s high-energy performance. The greatest players and teams in the NFL will take it from there.”

Sunday Night Football begins on September 20 when the Dallas Cowboys face off against the New York Giants. Fans across the country are counting down the days until they can once again hear Carrie’s powerful voice kick off their favorite night of football.

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