Who will perform at Lions-Bears Thanksgiving halftime?

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This year’s Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day halftime show at Ford Field was headlined by one of the biggest musical hits of the summer.

Shaboozey, a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, was announced as the headliner of the halftime show at the Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears game on Thursday, the Lions said on Nov. 10.

Here’s what you need to know about Shaboozey and the Thanksgiving Day halftime show.

Who is Shaboozey?

Shaboozey is one Nigerian-American artist which released its first single back in 2014 and is “cutting a path in the alternative country and hip-hop space,” the Lions said in a press release announcing the performance. He is also on “Spaghetti“and”Sweet Honey Buckin‘” from Beyoncé’s highly acclaimed album “Cowboy Carter.”

But it was arguably “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” that catapulted him into the mainstream with its catchy lyrics and dance-friendly beat.

Spotfiy even called it one of its own Global Top 5 songs of the summer along with:

  • “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” – Billie Eilish
  • “HOT TO GO!” — Chappell Roan
  • “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
  • “Espresso” vs. Sabrina Carpenter

Shaboozey was recently nominated for six Grammy nominations including Best New Artist for “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” written by Sean Cook, Jerrel Jones, Joe Kent, Chibueze Collins Obinna, Nevin Sastry and Mark Williams. The song is also up for Song of the Year, Best Country Solo Performance and Best Country Song.

Shaboozey went home People’s Choice Country Awards for new artist and new artist song for “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” in September.

When is Detroit Lions-Chicago Bears Thanksgiving halftime show?

The Lions and Bears start at 12:30 Thursday on CBS. You can expect the break to begin somewhere around 13:30-14, depending on the pace of the game.

Past Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Halftime Performances

  • 2023: Jack Harlow
  • 2022: Bebe Rexha
  • 2021: Big Sean
  • 2020: No show (COVID-19)
  • 2019: Brothers Osborne
  • 2018: Mike Posner
  • 2017: Jason Derulo
  • 2016: Andy Grammer
  • 2015: Big Sean
  • 2014: Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Show Choir
  • 2013: Tony Lucca plus the Walled Lake Central marching band
  • 2012: Kid Rock
  • 2011: Nickelback
  • 2010: Kid Rock
  • 2009: Motown feat. Kem and Shontelle
  • 2008: Jesse McCartney
  • 2007: Goo Goo Dolls
  • 2006: John Fogerty
  • 2005: Mariah Carey

Caché McClay of The Tennessean contributed to this article.

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