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Post Malone to Headline NFL Thanksgiving Halftime Show During Cowboys vs. Chiefs Game

Post Malone playing guitar in a Dallas jersey, echoing the Texas pride fueling his upcoming Cowboys-Chiefs halftime performance.
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  • Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
  • Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
  • Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.

Post Malone is bringing the heat to his hometown turf as he gears up to headline the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving halftime show in front of millions.

Post Malone is fixing to turn the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Day game into one hell of a holiday throwdown. The genre-hopping hitmaker is officially headlining the halftime show when the Dallas Cowboys face off against the Kansas City Chiefs on November 27, and fans are already buzzing louder than a tailgate on game day.

Born Austin Richard Post, Post Malone grew up in Grapevine, Texas, and has never been shy about his love for the Cowboys. This is not just another star-for-hire gig. This is a homegrown boy stepping into the spotlight on the biggest stage his favorite team has to offer. It is about to be a Texas homecoming with enough firepower to make Jerry Jones crack a smile.

The performance also marks the kickoff of the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign, which is one of the longest-running and largest annual fundraisers of its kind. The Cowboys have been teaming up with the Salvation Army on Thanksgiving for nearly three decades, and this year’s halftime show is set to shine a national spotlight on a cause that helps millions year-round. The Cowboys know how to blend heart with hype, and this is no exception.

Fans were hit with the surprise announcement on Sunday, and the internet lit up like a Christmas tree. One look at the Cowboys’ Instagram comments, and it was clear that Posty’s performance might be the most anticipated part of the entire game. Some fans said it gave them a real reason to tune in. Others called it a perfect match. A few were just relieved that this year’s performer was not Taylor Swift.

Post Malone himself sounded fired up, sharing the news on social media with a message that was short, sweet, and full of heart. He wrote that he was honored to be part of the Cowboys and Salvation Army’s Red Kettle kickoff halftime show and added that he would see everyone on Thanksgiving.

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This is hardly Post Malone’s first time stepping into the football spotlight. He performed “America the Beautiful” at the Super Bowl earlier this year. The man has more chart-toppers than you can count on two hands. With three No. 1 albums and hits that stretch across pop, hip-hop, R&B, and country, he is one of the most versatile and influential artists of the last decade. He might not have a Grammy yet, even after 18 nominations, but nobody can say he has not earned his stripes.

In true Posty fashion, expect him to pull out something wild for this performance. With the eyes of the nation on AT&T Stadium, he has the perfect setup to mix country soul with arena-rock energy and throw in just enough Texas grit to make it unforgettable. With the Chiefs bringing their A-game and the Cowboys looking to hold down home turf, the stage is set for a Thanksgiving showdown that delivers both on the field and at halftime.

The NFL knows how to serve up a good feast of football on Thanksgiving. However, this year, Post Malone might just steal the whole table. Whether you are tuning in for the touchdowns or the tunes, one thing is for sure. Thanksgiving in Texas is about to get loud.

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