Trump congratulates Kid Rock on Billboard No 1, applauds TPUSA Super Bowl halftime show ratings

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump praised Kid Rock after the singer’s first Christian song, 'You Can’t Kill Rock,' reached No. 1. The president also commended Kid Rock’s performance of the track at the Turning Point USA (TPUSA) concert on February 8, calling it a “Big Week” and adding, “MAGA all the way.”

This marks Kid Rock’s first appearance on the Billboard charts. Billboard shared the achievement on Instagram, but the singer has not yet publicly responded to Trump’s praise.

Trump celebrates Kid Rock’s Billboard No 1 Christian hit

On Wednesday, February 18, Trump shared a Billboard link on Truth Social and celebrated Kid Rock’s success, writing, “Congratulations to Kid Rock! Number One, and also, great Super Bowl ratings. A BIG WEEK. MAGA all the way!!! President DJT.”

Kid Rock’s cover of Cody Johnson’s 2022 song ’'Til You Can’t' reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart. It also debuted at No 9 on Hot Rock & Alternative Songs, No 14 on Hot Country Songs, and No 69 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The TPUSA program included country artists Brantley Gilbert, Gabby Barrett, and Lee Brice. The show opened with a guitar solo of the 'Star-Spangled Banner,' followed by Gilbert performing 'Real American' and 'Dirt Road Anthem.' Kid Rock closed the lineup with his 1999 hit 'Bawitdaba' and finished with his cover of '’Til You Can’t.'

Kid Rock headlines TPUSA halftime show during Super Bowl LX

Kid Rock’s chart success followed his February 8 performance during TPUSA’s alternative halftime show, which took place at the same time as the NFL’s Super Bowl LX halftime show featuring Bad Bunny.

The main Super Bowl halftime show at Levi’s Stadium was headlined by Bad Bunny, who had recently won a Grammy for Album of the Year. The performance included guest appearances from Lady Gaga, who sang 'Die with a Smile,' and Ricky Martin, who performed a verse from Bad Bunny’s 'LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAII.'

TPUSA presented its own “All-American Halftime Show.” The pre-recorded event featured Kid Rock along with country artists Lee Brice, Brantley Gilbert, and Gabby Barrett. The show opened with a guitar solo of the 'Star-Spangled Banner' and included Kid Rock performing his 1999 hit 'Bawitdaba' before finishing with '’Til You Can’t.'

TPUSA reported that its YouTube livestream drew around 19 million views within 10 hours of starting, with a spokesperson noting the total could reach 50 million. Nielsen ratings for Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show have not yet been released, according to Newsweek.