Charlie Puth's Baby News Aligns With Album Drop

Charlie Puth will perform the United States national anthem at the Super Bowl LX halftime show in February 2026. He described the song as musically challenging, emphasizing the importance of not over-singing it. Puth hopes his rendition will inspire viewers, highlighting music's profound impact on people's lives.

Puth shared his preparation methods, including singing in the shower and car, and practicing along with the record. He also revealed that his wife, Brooke Sansone, is pregnant, with their baby expected to arrive next month, aligning closely with the release of his new album, 'Whatever's Clever!', which is also due next month. Puth is committed to prioritizing his family, even if it means adjusting his schedule.

Prior to Puth's performance, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones are slated to perform 'America the Beautiful' and 'Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing,' respectively. Puth, who rose to fame in 2015, has released three studio albums and received four Grammy nominations. He is also known for writing hits for other artists and discussed his personal songwriting process, preferring to write lyrics by hand for better flow.

Puth married childhood friend Brooke Sansone in September 2024. He reflected on the importance of having a long-term partner during his travels and busy career. The couple is keeping the baby's name a surprise, following Sansone's instructions not to share potential names.