Although the Super Bowl is still a few months away, NFL fans are getting excited not just for the big game, but Thanksgiving day. Besides a day featuring amazing food and family, Thanksgiving is also a time of football. With the NFL holding a tradition of playing football on Thanksgiving, the Detroit Lions looked to continue their legacy of competing on the holiday. But besides a schedule featuring the Lions and Cowboys, the Thanksgiving Day games will also feature performances by Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey, and Lindsey Stirling.
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Just last year, the NFL watched as the Thanksgiving Day games set a record with an average viewership of 34.1 million people. Setting a record for the second consecutive year, the NFL hoped to keep those numbers climbing when they announced the lineup of singers for this Thanksgiving. And with three games on the schedule, here are all the details about who is performing, which game they are performing at, and when the game starts.
Kicking off the list with Shaboozey, the singer, who gained praise for his work on Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter album, will perform during the matchup between the Lions and the Chicago Bears. According to the schedule, the game is expected to start at 12:30 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Outside of his work with Beyonce, Shaboozey released his album Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going. Landing on the Billboard 200, the album featured songs like “A Bar Song (Tipsy).”
Lainey Wilson Heads To AT&T Stadium
Moving past the Lions/Bears game, Lainey Wilson will take over the AT&T Stadium for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show. As for the matchup, The Dallas Cowboys looked to defeat the New York Giants. Just last year, the Cowboys watched as the game brought in nearly 42 million viewers. Expected to kick off at 4:30 p.m. ET/PT, the game will be broadcast on FOX.
And closing out the NFL Thanksgiving Day games, Lindsey Stirling will walk on Lambeau Field to showcase her talents with a violin. Scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, the Green Bay Packers hoped to win one against the Miami Dolphins.
Excited about the NFL lineup, the head of music at the NFL, Seth Dudowsky said, “The NFL on Thanksgiving provides artists with a massive platform that continues to grow, and we know this year’s games will bring another unforgettable day of football, music, and unifying moments for fans watching across the country and around the world.”
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