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Carrie Underwood Rocks SNF Theme with New Rock Anthem
10 Sep
Summary
- Carrie Underwood reinterprets SNF theme with a rock edge.
- The new theme is a reworked version of Joan Jett's hit.
- This marks Underwood's 14th consecutive year with SNF.
Carrie Underwood is gearing up for her 14th consecutive year as the voice of Sunday Night Football. This season, the country superstar is leaning into a rockier sound, debuting a reworked version of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts' "I Hate Myself for Loving You" for the show's opening.
Underwood stated this new rendition is part of a "rock star fever dream," embracing the iconic song's spirit and the heart of rock and roll. Creative director Tripp Dixon highlighted that the performance draws inspiration from Underwood's deep love for rock music, perfectly aligning with the anthem's origins. The revamped opening aims to blend past and present rock frequencies.
The 2026 NFL season is underway, with the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks having kicked off on September 9th. The Dallas Cowboys will face the New York Giants on September 13th.
