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Super Bowl LIX: Ranking Every Super Bowl Halftime Show

Grant White

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1. Super Bowl LIV - Shakira and Jennifer Lopez
No halftime show has been more captivating than Shakira and Jennifer Lopez's performance at Super Bowl LIV. This set the high bar for years to come.

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32. Super Bowl XXXIV - Phil Collins, Christina Aguilera, and Toni Braxton
We're still trying to figure out what the NFL was trying to achieve with its Super Bowl XXXIV Halftime Show. Tapestry of Nations was the theme, with appearances by Phil Collins, Christina Aguilera, Toni Braxton, and others.

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31. Super Bowl XLIV - The Who
The Who's performance at Super Bowl XLIV was a wake-up call for the NFL that they needed to start adapting its halftime shows for a modern audience.
30. Super Bowl XXXIX - Paul McCartney
While Paul McCartney is a decorated musician, his musical style isn't tailored for the high-octane environment of the Super Bowl.
29. Super Bowl XXXIII - Gloria Estefan and Stevie Wonder
Gloria Estefan and Stevie Wonder walked in Super Bowl XXXIII so future artists could run.
28. Super Bowl XXX - Diana Ross
Diana Ross was a little on the nose with her Super Bowl XXX performance. "Take Me Higher" was the theme and she rode a helicopter out of the performance.
27. Super Bowl XXXI - Blues Brothers
Few things rival the energy of the Blues Brothers, and they brought it all during their Super Bowl XXXI performance.
26. Super Bowl XXXVI - U2
U2's performance at Super Bowl XXXVI was a thoughtful curated playlist.
25. Super Bowl XXXII - Salute to Motown
The original mashup. Super Bowl XXXII featured a bevy of artists, including Boyz II Men, Smokey Robinson, and The Temptations.
24. Super Bowl XL - The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones bring the energy every time they step onto the stage. Super Bowl XL was no exception.
23. Super Bowl XXVIII - Rockin' Country Sunday
Super Bowl XXVIII featured a collection of country music's brightest stars, including Clint Black, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, and The Judds. The lineup was perfectly tailored for the Georgia Dome crowd.
22. Super Bowl XLIII - Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band brought the heat to Central Florida during their Super Bowl XLIII performance at Raymond James Stadium.
21. Super Bowl XXXV - Aerosmith, NSYNC
The NFL crammed as much star power as they could on stage for their Super Bowl XXXV Halftime Show. Headlined by Aerosmith and NSYNC, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige, and Nelly also made appearances.
20. Super Bowl XXXVII - Shania Twain, No Doubt
Shania Twain and No Doubt shared the stage at Super Bowl XXXVII. Not your typical peanut butter and jelly combination, but it worked.
19. Super Bowl LVII - Rihanna
We would find out months later that Rihanna delivered a standout Super Bowl LVII performance while pregnant.
18. Super Bowl XXIX - Patti LaBelle
This was the first time the majesty of the Super Bowl Halftime Show was on full display. Patti LaBelle performed on the backdrop of an Indiana Jones set.
17. Super Bowl LIII - Maroon 5
The NFL hopped on the Maroon 5 train at peak mania. Adam Levine and crew hammered out nine different tunes at Super Bowl LIII.
16. Super Bowl XLVI - Madonna
Every time Madonna takes the stage people tune in. Super Bowl XLVI was no exception, as she performed next to Nicki Minaj, Cee Lo Green, and a slew of others.
15. Super Bowl XLV - Black Eyed Peas
This was one of the last times the Black Eyed Peas would perform with Fergie. They made it a memorable show, trotting out Usher and Slash while playing all the hits.
14. Super Bowl 50 - Coldplay
Headlined by Coldplay, Super Bowl 50 featured appearances from Beyonce, Bruno Mars, and Mark Ronson. Altogether, a fantastic Super Bowl Halftime show.
13. Super Bowl LV - The Weeknd
No one will ever forget The Weeknd running through his house of mirrors during the Super Bowl LV Halftime Show in Tampa.
12. Super Bowl LVIII - Usher
Usher pulled out all the stops at last year's Super Bowl Halftime show in Las Vegas. He gave the people exactly what they wanted by closing with "Yeah!" and bringing out Ludacris and Lil Jon.
11. Super Bowl LII - Justin Timberlake
This wasn't Justin Timberlake's first Super Bowl Halftime appearance, but it was his first individual performance. JT was in fine form at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
10. Super Bowl XLII - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were the best performers of the "Dad Rock" era of Super Bowl shows. They brought the house down at Super Bowl XLII.
9. Super Bowl XLIX - Katy Perry
Katy Perry's performance at Super Bowl XLIX was one of the most memorable halftime shows of all-time. Everyone will forever remember when those sharks showed up on stage.
8. Super Bowl XLI - Prince
Every time Prince sings, the people listen. That was the case at Dolphin Stadium when he played all the hits during the Super Bowl XLI Halftime show.
7. Super Bowl XLVIII - Bruno Mars
The NFL got on the Bruno Mars train before he even reached peak stardom. Still, his halftime show at Super Bowl XLVIII was one of the greatest of all-time.
6. Super Bowl LVI - Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, et al.
The NFL got the Super Bowl LVI performance exactly right. Dr. Dre performed with the usual suspects at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Coincidentally, they were up to some good that afternoon.
5. Super Bowl LI - Lady Gage
Always the consummate professional, Lady Gaga put on quite the show at Super Bowl LI in Houston. We don't know where she jumped, but we're glad she made it down.
4. Super Bowl XXXVIII - Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson trotted out a barrage of musicians for her halftime show at Super Bowl XXXVIII, famously suffering a wardrobe malfunction with Justin Timberlake. This was the first controversy in Super Bowl Halftime Show history, forcing the league to pivot for years to come.
3. Super Bowl XLVII - Beyonce
Beyonce stole the show at Super Bowl XLVII, captivating audiences around the world. Appropriately, Destiny's Child made a brief reunion, bridging the gap between generations.
2. Super Bowl XXVII - Michael Jackson
The show that started it all. Michael Jackson was hired to perform at Super Bowl XXVII, ensuring football fans didn't change the channel at halftime. Jackson's performance gave birth to the majesty we know today.
1. Super Bowl LIV - Shakira and Jennifer Lopez
No halftime show has been more captivating than Shakira and Jennifer Lopez's performance at Super Bowl LIV. This set the high bar for years to come.

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32. Super Bowl XXXIV - Phil Collins, Christina Aguilera, and Toni Braxton
We're still trying to figure out what the NFL was trying to achieve with its Super Bowl XXXIV Halftime Show. Tapestry of Nations was the theme, with appearances by Phil Collins, Christina Aguilera, Toni Braxton, and others.

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