When you think about the thrilling action in the NFL, you can’t help but hear those powerful words: “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night”, beautifully sung by none other than Carrie Underwood.
For the 13th year running, this multiple GRAMMY winner from Muskogee, Oklahoma, is back to kick off NBC’s Sunday Night Football. The full reveal of her latest musical intro will take place when the NFL season starts on September 7. Fans can expect a playoff rematch featuring the Baltimore Ravens, led by Lamar Jackson, up against the 2024 MVP, Josh Allen, and the Buffalo Bills, the reigning champions of the AFC East, on NBC and Peacock.
Excitingly, loyal fans of both Carrie and the NFL will get a sneak preview of her new SNF opener on July 31 at 8 p.m. during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, which will see the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Detroit Lions on NBC and Peacock.
Did You Know? NBC’s History with Sunday Night Football
Entering its 20th season, Sunday Night Football has been entertaining viewers on NBC since August 2006. The show has received glowing reviews for its production and commentary, making it the highest-rated primetime show for a record-setting 14 consecutive years. Carrie Underwood has been an integral part of the show’s exciting intro for an astonishing 13 years. The broadcasting team features stalwarts, Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth.
What’s Different This Season with the Sunday Night Football Opening?
As NBC gears up for another season, they’re shaking things up with a fresh new look for the Sunday Night Football opening. Tripp Dixon, the creative mastermind behind it, is ramping up the energy by focusing on Carrie Underwood’s stellar vocal performances. He said, “For the 20th season, we aimed to capture Carrie’s powerful voice alongside stunning visuals that convey the feel of Sunday Night Football on the road, week in and week out this fall.”
Insights from Carrie Underwood on the New Opening
This brilliant artist, who has sold over 85 million records globally and remains the most awarded female country singer ever, sees this new opener as a game-changer. “Recording the new opening at The Resorts World Theatre was a blast,” Carrie shared, highlighting her favorite venue where she’s had her long-running residency, REFLECTIONS— a major milestone for any solo female country artist in Las Vegas.
“As always, Tripp and the creative crew amaze us with high-energy performances and breathtaking visuals that our fans anticipate every year,” she added excitedly. “I can’t wait for everyone to experience it!”
Don’t miss out on the exciting NFL action this fall on NBC and Peacock during Sunday Night Football!
