February 5, 2024
press release
USER’s Road to Halftime on Apple Music lets fans listen, watch, dance and sing along to Super Bowl LVIII.
Tune in to the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show press conference for the official USHER interview on February 8 at 10 a.m. PT on Apple Music
Cupertino, California Apple today announced that Apple Music will bring USHER fans a rich collection of exclusive content from the highly anticipated Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show – this Sunday, February 11th at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for 30 years. Starting today, fans can prepare for the big show with a wide selection of music and exclusive content, from the first look trailer Apple Music and USHER shared last month, to the artist’s full studio album discography by Spatial Audio, to exclusive playlists. by USHER himself and NFL teams, to dedicated Apple Music Radio programs.
“USHER is one of the greatest artists alive, and his music has touched so many of us around the world,” said Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice president of Apple Music and Beats. “We couldn’t be more excited to have him on board for the second Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show and offer fans so many fun ways to celebrate this incredible moment in his career.”
“Music has always been the best way to set a mood, express an emotion or define different moments in time,” USHER told Apple Music.
Watch the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show press conference
On February 8 at 10 am PT, Apple Music Radio’s Nadeska Alexis will interview USHER during the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show press conference. Audiences can tune in live or on demand via Apple Music at apple.co/applemusichalftime; On TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and X; or on the NFL Network.
Listen to USHER’s My Way to Halftime special playlist
My Way is a unique collection of songs curated by the artist himself, featuring some of his own hits and tracks from his past players and partners cheering him on as he prepares for the legendary show. Listen to USHER’s My Way to the Half Hour playlist exclusively on Apple Music.
Experience Jermaine Dupree’s exclusive USHER MegaMix at Spatial Audio, Plus mixes with Las Vegas’ biggest DJs.
Legendary producer and hip-hop icon Jermaine Dupri – who wrote and produced for USHER and helped make Atlanta the center of R&B and rap in the ’90s – produces a special USHER MegaMix, including all of the star’s greatest hits, available on Spatial Audio. Only on Apple Music.
Top Las Vegas DJs TISO, GRIFFIN, BLOND:ISH and ONE HUNDRED DRUMS will bring the sound of pregame fun to Apple Music with exclusive DJ mixes on Saturday night, February 10th.
Explore the story of USHER in 20 songs
In the lead-up to the Super Bowl, fans can watch USHER’s story in 20 songs, an editorial feature on Apple Music, taking an in-depth look at a generational artist and 30-year career and performer — from R&B in the ’90s to the chart- and culture-defying superstar of the ’00s, who is still vital. Legacy and half-time executive producer.
Add the USHERS in advance Coming home And revisit the star studio albums in special audio
Fans can already add USHER’s highly anticipated ninth studio album. Coming home, on Apple Music on February 9, and experience the entire studio album discography via Spatial Audio on Apple Music. They can also immerse themselves in three decades of USHER hits in the boundary-pushing R&B, club ballads and international bangers on Apple Music’s USHER Essentials playlist. Plus, with Apple Music Sing, fans can sing along to their favorite USHER songs with customizable vocals and instant lyrics to lead, perform duets, sing backup and more.
Find more exclusive programs on Apple Music Radio
For the best seat in the house, the award-winning Apple Music Radio will be on the floor and in the stands from Thursday, February 8 for a full four-day run leading up to USHER’s big night. Special programming includes a “Young Money Radio” special live from Las Vegas on Saturday, February 10, hosted by Lil Wayne. “The Estelle Show Special: USHER Now & Forever,” a five-part special series debuting today, traces USHER’s evolution into an international pop star; “Live from Super Bowl LVIII” features daily live broadcasts from Apple Music Radio hosts Zane Lowe, Ebro Darden, Nadesca Alexis, Eddie Francis and Dottie and a surprise lineup that will capture all the excitement leading up to the weekend in Las Vegas. Special guests: and the “Halftime Hype Radio” series, reflecting on the most popular Super Bowl halftime shows of all time. Listeners can tune in to Apple Music Radio at apple.co/_Radio.
Collaborate with friends on halftime show playlists
Apple Music subscribers can now collaborate on playlists with family and friends in iOS 17.3. USHER fans can create their own halftime show playlist, invite each other to choose and edit tracks, and add emojis to specific songs.
View NFL player and team player details
For fans looking to get ready for some football, USHER’s Road to Halftime on Apple Music includes playlists by NFL players like Travis Kelce, Stefon Diggs, Davante Adams, Dak Prescott, Jalen Hurts and Damar Hamlin, as well as playlists. The best songs every NFL team listens to in the locker room, weight room and game day.
Shazam USHER music for bonus content
Fans who tune in to Shazam’s Usher songs throughout the week leading up to the artist’s performance can access the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show event page, offering bonus content like custom Apple Watch faces and wallpapers for their phones. Additionally, you can save the page to receive up-to-date reminders for the set list and photos from the show.
Find out more about Apple services
Across Apple services, fans can explore the new Artist Spotlight workouts on Apple Maps Guides to Las Vegas, Apple Fitness+, and more.
Explore Las Vegas with Apple Maps
Fans on the ground can explore Las Vegas with maps, including never-before-seen details of the Vegas Strip, including landmarks like the Sphere and MGM Grand.
Starting later this week and leading up to Super Bowl weekend, Maps will illuminate Allegiant Stadium in the app in celebration of the big game and the halftime show. Maps offers dozens of Las Vegas guides, including Apple Music’s guide to where to see live music off the Strip.
Work with Fitness+ Artist Spotlight
The Artist Spotlight series on Apple Fitness+ — which curates an artist’s entire workout playlist — has launched its biggest series to celebrate the countdown to the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show, featuring weekly halftimes of music leading up to the big game. Last month, 10 new workouts with music by Rihanna, who headlined last year’s Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show, were made available for the first time on any fitness service, plus new workouts with music by Britney Spears and U2. Beginning today, Artist Spotlight Rehearsals will feature music by USHER.
Following last year’s record-breaking and Emmy-winning inaugural Apple Music Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show starring Rihanna, the multi-year partnership between the NFL, Roc Nation and Apple Music continues to bring together the Super Bowl Halftime Show – the most-watched music show ever. of the Year – with Apple Music, which celebrates musicians, songwriters, producers and fans, and delivers the world’s best music listening experience with a catalog of over 100 million songs and immersive sound powered by Spatial Audio. Apple has improved the music experience with iPod and iTunes, and continues the award-winning tradition of Apple Music.
Get the latest updates from USHER’s Road to Halftime on Apple Music by visiting apple.co/applemusichalftime and get exclusive behind-the-scenes content by following @AppleMusic on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and X. Also available after the show on Apple Music.
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