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The NFL football season is right around the corner, and fans are gearing up for another exciting year of touchdowns and game-day traditions. While football dominates the fall, country music remains deeply woven into NFL culture, especially among players with Southern roots. Many stars across the league openly show their love for the genre, often posting clips of themselves singing along to country favorites like Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, and Eric Church.
Few artists have bridged the gap between country music and professional sports quite like Morgan Wallen. He’s become a fan favorite not just in Nashville, but throughout the NFL community.
At concerts across the country, Wallen has made a habit of inviting NFL players—and other sports legends—on stage during his iconic walkout song, “Broadway Girls.”
Despite the title, these moments are full testosterone and hype between athlete and artist.
Stars like Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and more recently, George Kittle and Trent Williams have been spotted side stage or walking out with Wallen, showing just how deep the connection runs between football and country.
That connection shows up on game days too, with players arriving at stadiums dressed in full country-inspired outfits—cowboy boots, denim jackets, bolo ties, and even Stetson hats—transforming the tunnel into a Nashville-style runway. Titans lineman Taylor Lewan famously leaned into the look, wearing cowboy boots and bolo ties with pride, a perfect nod to both Tennessee culture and his personal style.
Country music isn't just a backdrop for player entrances—it’s a major part of the NFL's entertainment and tradition.
Artists like Chris Stapleton and Carrie Underwood have become game-day staples, whether it’s singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl or opening Sunday Night Football. In locker rooms across the league, country anthems frequently blast during warmups and pre-game rituals, helping players get into the right headspace.
Beyond music, the friendships between country stars and NFL players highlight just how closely these two worlds align. Luke Combs is famously close with several players, including Christian McCaffrey and Joe Burrow, and they’re often seen golfing or hanging out during the offseason. It's a shared love of sports, storytelling, and being good ole boys that keeps these relationships strong, both on and off the stage.
Even NFL legends have taken a swing at the country scene. Hall of Fame quarterback and longtime NFL analyst Terry Bradshaw had a brief but notable country music career in the 1970s. He released several albums and even charted a cover of “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” on the Billboard country charts, blending humor and heart with a genuine passion for the genre.
As kickoff nears, don’t be surprised to see more players embracing their country roots both on and off the field. After all, football and country music are two enduring American pastimes—and together, they make for one hell of a season.
