Earlier this week, the Detroit Lions announced that their next three Thanksgiving Day game halftime shows are going to be executive-produced by Eminem and his manager, Paul Rosenberg. On Sunday, the team announced the performer of the 2025 Thanksgiving Day halftime show in Detroit, and it’s another local pick.
Legendary guitarist and rock star Jack White will perform at halftime during the game between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers.
White was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, attending Cass Tech High School. He rose to fame as the lead singer of the rock band duo The White Stripes with his then-wife, Meg White. From there, White quickly rose to fame as one of the most skilled musicians in the modern-rock era. He formed other famous bands, including the Raconteurs and The Dead Weather. Earlier this year, White was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The White Stripes.
All the while, White has stayed true to his Detroit roots. His own music label, Third Man Records, has one of its retail locations right in the middle of the city. White has also donated to several local causes, including paying off the Detroit Masonic Temple’s tax bill to prevent the venue from going into foreclosure.
The halftime show will also feature an opportunity for viewers to donate to Feeding America to help those experiencing food insecurity.
In addition to the Jack White announcement, the Lions also announced that gospel musician CeCe Winans will perform the national anthem prior to the Thanksgiving Day game.
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