Schabuzer and Lindsey Sterling will join Lenny Wilson to provide halftime entertainment for three NFL games televised on Thanksgiving.
Wilson was previously announced to be the entertainment for the Dallas Cowboys’ annual Thanksgiving game against the New York Giants on Fox. Schabuzer will perform at the Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears game on CBS, and Stirling will perform on NBC’s Packers game. The Packers take the stage against the Miami Dolphins in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Each artist will perform for six minutes, continuing last year’s trio of Dolly Parton (Dallas Cowboys), Jack Harlow (Detroit Lions) and Steve Aoki (Seattle Seahawks). Combined, the games typically draw more than 100 million viewers, making the day’s three halftime shows the most-watched music event on television outside of the Super Bowl.
“Thanksgiving football is an iconic tradition in this country and I’m excited to be a part of it this year,” Shabuzer said advertising billboard. “The Detroit Lions have had an incredible season so far, and I’m excited to tap into the crazy energy their fans bring to Ford Field. I can’t wait for America to see the show we’ve been producing for you.
Seth DudowskyThe NFL music executive added that the league works directly with individual teams and broadcast partners to select talent for the show: “The NFL on Thanksgiving provides artists with a huge platform to continue to grow, and we know this year’s game will be a great success for people all over the country and around the world.” fans for another unforgettable moment of football, music and unity.
The Lions have hosted a Thanksgiving game every year since 1934, and the Cowboys have hosted a Thanksgiving game every year since 1966.
Wilson is the reigning CMA Award and ACM Award Entertainer of the Year, while Shaboozey holds the longest No. 1 spot on this year’s Billboard Hot 100 chart with his hit song “The Bar Song (Tipsy).” two-time billboard music award winner and former America’s Got Talent Finalist Sterling is an electronic violinist and dancer.