Critical Content | Editorial report: October 27, 2026
Miranda Lambert has a new Thanksgiving date on her calendar. The country singer is scheduled to perform at halftime when the Dallas Cowboys host the Philadelphia Eagles on November 26, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The Salvation Army confirmed the booking on October 25. The performance will launch its annual Red Kettle Campaign, the holiday fundraising drive associated with bell ringers and donation kettles outside shops across the United States. The game is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. Central on Fox. That is the announced game kickoff time, not a precise start time for Lambert’s set.
A Thanksgiving television tradition
The performance marks the thirtieth consecutive year of a Salvation Army halftime collaboration with the Cowboys. The organization says the broader fundraising partnership has generated more than $3.4 billion over three decades. That cumulative figure covers a long-running effort; it is not a forecast for this year’s donations or an amount attributed to Lambert personally.
The holiday game is one of the NFL’s most visible regular-season broadcasts, which gives the charitable campaign an opportunity to reach viewers who may not encounter its local fundraising appeals. Lambert’s participation also connects a major country-music name with a nationally recognized seasonal tradition.
What has—and has not—been announced
Lambert is confirmed as the halftime performer, but the Salvation Army announcement does not provide a complete song list or exact performance length. Viewers should avoid assuming that a rumored guest will appear until organizers confirm it.
The Cowboys–Eagles matchup and fundraiser remain future events as of October 27. Plans can change before game day. For now, the verified news is the booking and its charitable purpose—not a recap of a performance that has not happened yet.
The Red Kettle announcement also offers context beyond celebrity appearances: the Salvation Army says donations support community assistance throughout the year, even though the campaign is most visible in the holidays.
Sources and further reading
Featured image: illustrative photograph only; it does not depict the named artist, reported performance, or production. Photo by Kenny Kuo / Unsplash (Unsplash License).
