Cowboys-Chiefs Thanksgiving halftime show: Post Malone what to know

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The Dallas Cowboys needed a halftime show performer for Thanksgiving. Turns out, Post Malone was just the “Guy For That.”

Post Malone, who dabbles in a little bit of everything when it comes to music, is set to perform the halftime show for the annual Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Day game. It’s a big moment for the artist, who gets the privilege of performing for, and watching, his favorite NFL team on the league’s biggest holidays.

Yet the music won’t be the only thing on Thursday’s marquee in Dallas.

It’s set to be a star-studded afternoon in the Lone Star State, featuring the defending AFC-champion Kansas City Chiefs and the hometown Cowboys – who have suddenly rediscovered their winning ways.

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, Post Malone.

Much like the dinner table on Turkey Day, there is something for everyone.

Here’s what to know about the halftime performer for the Thanksgiving matchup between the Cowboys and Chiefs.

Who is the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving halftime show performer?

Post Malone will be the halftime entertainment during the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving game against the Chiefs.

The music star gets the best of both worlds on the holiday – performing in front of a big audience and also getting the chance to cheer on his favorite football team, the Cowboys. It’s also the event that launches The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign.

“I’m from Texas,” Post Malone said in a statement, via the Cowboys’ official site. “I grew up a Cowboys fan and have been watching this halftime show for years. It’s a real honor to be part of the Red Kettle Kickoff with The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys and help bring hope to so many people.”

It’s a stage that has been graced by the likes of Lainey Wilson, Dolly Parton, Luke Combs and more in recent years to commemorate the “Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show.”

Who is Post Malone?

Post Malone is a 30-year-old singer, rapper, songwriter and producer.

Born in Syracuse, New York, Austin Richard Post was primarily raised in Texas after his family moved when he was nine. He eventually adopted the stage name Post Malone and began his music career in 2011. The artist burst onto the scene in 2015 with his hit single, “White Iverson.”

He has totaled 11 Billboard Music Awards, five American Music Awards, six MTV Video Music Awards, and 18 Grammy Award nominations in his music career.

While he began his career with more rap and R&B, Post Malone has begun to dabble in other genres, primarily country music. He released his debut country album, “F1-Trillion” in 2024, which saw various collaborations with some of the biggest names in the genre like Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Dolly Parton and more.

Is Post Malone a Cowboys fan?

Post Malone is a Cowboys fan.

The artist is no stranger to Cowboys games and routinely wears the team’s gear wherever he goes. As if there was any doubt, he even confirmed it in the Cowboys’ official site release for the halftime show announcement.

Post Malone’s father used to work in food and beverage for the team, meaning the artist used to sleep at the stadium from time to time when he was younger.

Team owner Jerry Jones shared his excitement about the halftime show, a story about Post Malone’s connection to the Cowboys, which runs much deeper than fandom.

“Extraordinarily excited,” Jones said, via The Athletic’s Jon Machota. “You know his background. He used to come over every night and sleep in [Texas Stadium], when his dad was in charge of all of our beverage. And he slept over there for years, because his mother was working. And then she would finish her work and then he’d go home. [When he was] a little boy. Oh, yeah, for several years. Probably four or five [years]. Had a cot for him and he slept.”

From behind the scenes to being front-and-center, Post Malone’s Cowboys journey has come full circle.