Country Star Jon Pardi to Headline 2025 Big 12 Football Championship Halftime Show
Country star Jon Pardi will perform the halftime show for the 2025 Big 12 Football Championship on December 6 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. He becomes the first country artist tapped to headline the event’s halftime stage.
Celebrating a Decade of Musical Success
Pardi has built a reputation over more than a decade with stadium-ready anthems including “Dirt on My Boots” and “Heartache Medication,” and his most recent album, Honkytonk Hollywood. The singer-songwriter has scored multiple No. 1 hits and is known for high-energy live performances that blend traditional country instruments with big-show dynamics.
Experience in the College Football Scene
He is no stranger to the college football scene. Pardi has performed at the College Football Playoff, had his “Night Shift” video featured on ESPN as a pregame piece, and even took part in an NFL draft announcement for the San Francisco 49ers in 2017.
Meaningful Opportunity and Performance Details
Pardi called the opportunity “something special,” adding that being the first country artist to play t...