Who will perform at halftime of Lions-Bears Thanksgiving?

The headliner of this year’s Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day halftime show at Ford Field had one of the biggest musical hits of the summer.

Shaboozey, a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, was announced Thursday as the halftime show headliner at the Detroit Lions-Chicago Bears game, the Lions announced Nov. 10.

Here’s what you need to know about Shaboozey and the Thanksgiving halftime show.

Who is Shaboozey?

Shaboozey is a Nigerian-American artist who released his first single in 2014 and is “establishing a foothold in the alt-country and hip-hop space,” the Lions said in a press release announcing the performance. He can also be heard on “Spaghettii” and “Sweet Honey Buckin'” from Beyoncé’s critically acclaimed album Cowboy Carter.

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But it was probably “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” that catapulted him into the mainstream with its catchy lyrics and dance-friendly beat.

Spotfiy even named it one of its global top 5 songs of the summer, along with:

“BIRD OF A FEATHER” – Billie Eilish
“Get going!” — Chappell Roan
“Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
“Espresso” vs. Sabrina Carpenter

Shaboozey was recently nominated for six Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist for “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” written by Sean Cook, Jerrel Jones, Joe Kent, Chibueze Collins Obinna, Nevin Sastry and Mark Williams. The song is also up for selection of the year, best country solo performance and best country song.

Shaboozey won the People’s Choice Country Awards for New Artist and New Artist Song for “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” in September.

When is the Detroit Lions-Chicago Bears Thanksgiving halftime show?

The Lions and Bears begin Thursday at 12:30 p.m. on CBS. You can expect the halftime show to start between 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., depending on the pace of the game.

Former Detroit Lions Thanksgiving halftime show performers

2023: Jack Harlow
2022: Bebe Rexha
2021: Big Sean
2020: No Show (COVID-19)
2019: Brothers Osborne
2018: Mike Posner
2017: Jason Derulo
2016: Andy Grammer
2015: Big Sean
2014: Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Show Choir
2013: Tony Lucca and the Walled Lake Central brass band
2012: Kid Rock
2011: Nickelback
2010: Kid Rock
2009: Motown, feat. Kem and Shontelle
2008: Jesse McCartney
2007: Goo Goo Dolls
2006: John Fogerty
2005: Mariah Carey

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