Social media posts claiming Miley Cyrus has been "officially announced" as the 2027 Super Bowl halftime headliner spread rapidly this week - but as of publication, no such confirmation has come from the NFL, Apple Music, or Cyrus's own team.
What is true is that Cyrus has been the betting favorite for the slot since Bad Bunny's history-making 2026 halftime performance, with oddsmakers ranking her ahead of names like Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber.
Cyrus herself addressed the rumors earlier this year in an interview with Variety, admitting the idea felt like "too much pressure" but that she could see herself doing it under one condition. "If I could find a way to make it exactly what the Hannah-versary was - taking a journey through the discography and appreciating each song, each era for what it is - I think I could find it in myself," she said.
The timing has added a new layer for fans: Cyrus's godmother, country and gospel legend Dolly Parton, passed away on August 25 after a brief battle with cancer. Parton was open throughout her life about the Christian faith that shaped her music and her legacy, and her death has prompted an outpouring of tribute from across the country and Christian music world.
Now, some fans are wondering aloud whether a Cyrus halftime show - if it happens - might include a moment honoring the woman she called her "fairy godmother."
Super Bowl LXI is set for February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium. Nothing is official yet - but if Cyrus does take the stage, don't be surprised if Dolly's spirit shows up with her.
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