- - '90s Rocker Sends Clear Message After Super Bowl LX

Madz DizonFebruary 10, 2026 at 7:06 AM

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Kid Rock sent a loud message to fans and critics just hours after the Super Bowl halftime debate cooled down and he did it with a chart-topping song and a simple social media post.

The 1990s rocker shared an Instagram post showing music charts where his cover of “’Til You Can’t” sat at No. 1. Right behind him were global superstar Bad Bunny’s songs “DtMF” at No. 3 and “Tití Me Preguntó” at No. 4.

The ranking came right after Super Bowl LX weekend, where Bad Bunny headlined the official halftime show while Kid Rock performed in an alternative halftime event.

In his caption, Kid Rock made it clear he was enjoying the moment but not chasing chart numbers.

Musician Kid Rock introduces U.S. Vice President JD Vance to speak in front of members of the US Military on November 26, 2025 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

“I could care less about the charts but I can’t miss out on the fun of posting this! Thank you!! God Is Good. PS: I will be on Fox News Laura Ingraham tonight,” he wrote.

Kid Rock released his cover of Cody Johnson’s hit song “’Til You Can’t” at midnight after the Super Bowl weekend. In less than 24 hours, the track climbed to No. 1 on the all-genre iTunes chart. The original version by Cody Johnson jumped to No. 2, showing strong interest in both versions of the song.

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The release came right after Kid Rock performed the song during the Turning Point USA “All-American Halftime Show.” During the performance, he added a new verse with spiritual themes. He explained the reason behind it, saying he felt inspired one morning to write one more verse for the song.

“I awoke one Sunday morning all alone with this song stuck in my head, and in that moment, something or someone spoke to me," he said, according to Whiskey Riff. "They said there was still a verse that needed to be written for this song. And to get up and write it down.”

Kid Rock said he also got permission from Cody Johnson and the songwriters before recording the cover. He called the song one of the best written tracks he has heard in a long time.

While iTunes is not an official global chart, topping the store, especially ahead of a major Super Bowl halftime artist, is still seen as a strong signal of fan support.

Even with the chart win, the overall Super Bowl halftime story was dominated by Bad Bunny’s performance. Early data showed his official halftime show reached a far bigger audience.

Reports showed the alternative halftime stream featuring Kid Rock drew about five to six million live viewers online. Meanwhile, early projections suggested the official halftime show could reach around 135 million viewers, possibly making it one of the most-watched halftime shows ever.

The official NFL YouTube halftime video passed more than 23 million views within a day. The alternative halftime stream reached around 20 million total views after posting, with many views coming after the broadcast ended.

Bad Bunny’s performance included major guest appearances and historic moments. He became the first Latino male artist to headline the halftime show and performed mostly in Spanish.

The alternative show was framed as a celebration of “faith, family and freedom,” offering viewers another option during halftime.

Kid Rock’s Instagram post and chart success added another layer to that story. His No. 1 ranking showed strong support from his fan base. At the same time, Bad Bunny’s massive viewership showed how wide his global reach is.

What is clear is that both artists stayed in the spotlight after the game ended, one through record-breaking viewership and the other through chart-topping downloads and a viral social media moment.

Related: NFL Reacts to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show

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