Turning Point USA’s “All-American Halftime Show” Was Pre-Taped: Report

Not only did it appear that headliner Kid Rock was performing to a pre-recorded track at Turning Point USA’s “All-American Halftime Show,” it’s now been reported that the entire mini-concert was pre-taped in advance of its airing opposite Bad Bunny’s live Super Bowl LX halftime show.

Per Variety, “There was no indication of where the performances were being broadcast from, or if they were taking place in real time. According to sources, the show was pre-taped in Atlanta.” That would make Kid Rock’s performance even more head-scratching.

As previously reported, while the country artists on the bill appeared to be singing live, Kid Rock seemed to be lip-syncing to his rap-rock hit “Bawitdaba” when he took the stage, or at least just rapping a few words here and there as a pre-recorded track played. He did appear to sing live when he returned to perform a cover of Cody Johnson’s “‘Til You Can’t.”

Turning Point USA’s halftime show drew about 6 million viewers, according to the New York Times, while Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show drew roughly 135 million viewers, an all-time high, according to CBS News.

Meanwhile, fans of Kid Rock can apparently catch him performing live when he embarks on his recently announced headlining “Freedom 250” tour in May, as well as on select dates of the Rock the Country traveling festival.