Nashville has never hosted a Super Bowl, but that could soon change.
On April 20, broadcaster Dan Patrick claimed on his radio show that the city is set to host the 2030 Super Bowl, saying the deal is already "signed and ready to go."
Patrick added that he had been "informed by a source" just days earlier, though no official confirmation has been announced.
"[The source's] opinion [is that] Nashville is getting the Super Bowl," Patrick said. "I haven't seen any reports on this, and if there is a report on it, I'll acknowledge that. A new stadium coming in, that always helps."
The speculation has already sparked excitement in the country music world, particularly around who could headline the halftime show.
Luke Combs Addresses Super Bowl Halftime Show Possibility
The Super Bowl has rarely featured country music at halftime. The last full country-themed show came in 1994, with Clint Black, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, and Wynonna Judd performing.
Shania Twain later headlined in 2003 alongside No Doubt and Sting, marking the last time a country artist played a central role in the show.
Now, fans are calling for one of the genre's biggest stars to take the stage.
Luke Combs.
Speaking on a recent episode of The Zach Sang Show, Combs addressed the possibility and whether he has ever been approached.
"No, never have," he said, via Whiskey Riff. "Never have. Gosh, like, how does that even happen? I don't even really know how that even happens, you know?"
Country Music Push for Halftime Recognition
Combs also reflected on why country music has been largely absent from the Super Bowl halftime spotlight in recent years.
"I don't really know why that is," he said. "Listen, again, it's not up to me. I think the people would love it. And that's no pitch for me, I think it's just a pitch for country music in general."
"Whether it's Garth or Morgan Wallen or whoever it is. Somebody deserves to be up there doing the thing."
He added that country is "not a niche genre anymore," pointing to its growing global reach.
While Combs admitted the decision is "above my pay grade," he made it clear he would take the opportunity without hesitation.
He said he would "do it right now."
Combs is currently on his My Kinda Saturday Night tour, which began March 21 in Las Vegas.
The tour continues across North America before heading to Europe in July, with stops in Sweden, France, the Netherlands, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.
