Joan Jett, Underwood to perform ‘Sunday Night Football’ open August 20, 2019 admin Sports 0 Fred Gaudelli knew NBC would have to come up with something grand for this season’s “Sunday Night Football” opener since the NFL is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Take a quick sneak peek at the new "Sunday Night Football" opening featuring Oklahoma native Carrie Underwood and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Joan Jett. Joan Jett started having a presence on “Sunday Night Football” in 2006 - at least to those who were familiar with her music - and now she’s going to be there in the flesh. 1 rated television show in primetime for an unprecedented eight years. NBC Sunday Night Football (abbreviated as SNF) is a weekly television broadcast of National Football League (NFL) games on NBC in the United States. Joan Jett and country music superstar Carrie Underwood teamed up for a performance earlier this summer at Nashville’s annual CMA fest — and now they’re reuniting for this year’s Sunday Night Football open.. Oklahoma native Carrie Underwood and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Joan Jett have teamed up to give “Sunday Night Football” a new opening for the 2019-2020 season. The lawsuit also notes that Underwood's version carried the same title as a song singer Heidi Merrill of Newport Beach, California, put on an internet music video two years ago. She is NewsOK’s top blogger: Her 4-year-old entertainment news blog, BAM’s Blog, has notched more than 1... Their first collaboration came when Gaudelli was working for ESPN and Jett did a cover of "Real Wild Child" for the first X Games. When Gaudelli moved to NBC in 2006 after the network acquired the Sunday night rights, he knew what he wanted as the theme song. 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More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP—NFL, 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. She performed "Bad Reputation" during Wrestlemania in New York in April. "Oh Sunday Night" was adapted from "Somethin' Bad," Underwood's duet with Miranda Lambert from 2014. “What better way to pay homage to the original SNF opening song than by getting to play with her on primetime’s biggest stage?”, As previously reported, Underwood invited Jett to appear during her headlining set in June at the CMA Fest in Nashville, Tennessee, and their duet was featured earlier this month on ABC’s annual CMA Fest TV special. Read more ›. Joan Jett, Carrie Underwood to revive original NBC Sunday Night Football theme 'Waiting All Day for Sunday Night' was adapted from Jett's classic 'I Hate Myself for Loving You.' The pair will kick off this seasons SNF with a new rendition of "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night" as the Patriots host the Steelers in New England. “We were excited when Joan agreed to join us, and we can’t wait to debut the finished product.”. Hollywood stars open wallets to Buttigieg’s 2020 campaign "I have always been a huge fan of Joan's, and I'm thrilled that she's joining us for the Sunday Night Football open," Underwood said in a statement. Joan Jett to Join Carrie Underwood for 'Sunday Night Football' Theme Song The original show open was based on a Jett track August 21, 2019 93.1 Jack FM | Playing What We Want The two stars will perform the original SNF opening number, “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night,” which is actually based on Joan’s 1988 hit, “I Hate Myself for Loving You.” "What better way to pay homage to the original SNF opening song than by getting to play with her on prime time's biggest stage?". Jett’s 1988 Top 10 hit “I Hate Myself for Loving You” was adapted for the original “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” opening theme which premiered on “Sunday Night Football” in 2006. It was the first time it has been shot at an NFL stadium instead of a sound stage. (Virginia Sherwood/NBC Sports via AP) 1 program for an unprecedented eight consecutive years, will unveil a new show opening theme with Underwood for the 2019-2020 season. The full version will debut on Sunday, Sept. 8, as the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots host the Steelers. NBC announced today that “Sunday Night Football,” primetime television’s No. Underwood will be joined by Joan Jett and her band, the Blackhearts, on “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” this season, the network revealed on Tuesday. Jett joined the country music superstar for a five-song medley of Jett’s hits, including “Bad Reputation,” “Crimson and Clover,” “Fresh Start,” “I Love Rock ‘N Roll” and the “Sunday Night Football” theme song inspiration, “I Hate Myself for Loving You.”, “When Carrie brought us this idea, we immediately embraced it as a terrific way to evolve the performance, while also celebrating the song we used in our first 10 seasons of SNF,” said Fred Gaudelli, executive producer of NBC’s “Sunday Night Football,” in a statement. Her band, the Blackhearts, also perform in the open, which features NFL stars. Fred Gaudelli knew NBC would have to come up with something grand for this season's "Sunday Night Football" opener given this is the NFL's 100th anniversary. No matter which team wins on "Sunday Night Football" going forward, we all lose. The new opening, which will debut before the Sept. 7 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots, was shot at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. NBC will announce the players who will participate in the opening next week, but the list is expected to include Dallas QB Dak Prescott, Chicago LB Khalil Mack and Cleveland QB Baker Mayfield. [Photo provided] As previously reported , the Checotah native invited Jett to appear during her headlining set in June at the CMA Fest in Nashville, Tennessee, and their duet was featured in August on ABC’s annual CMA Fest TV special. When Pink opted not do a second season, Gaudelli called Jett and asked her if she wanted to do the open in 2007, but she declined. This season, the show will open with the original "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night" song, but this time Underwood will be joined by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Joan Jett. NBC’s Sunday Night Football open will return to the original Waiting All Day for Sunday Night song, but this time Carrie Underwood will be joined by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Joan Jett. ", Oklahoma native Carrie Underwood and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Joan Jett have teamed up to give “Sunday Night Football” a new opening for the 2019-2020 season. At the invitation of Underwood, Jett – whose 1988 Top 10 hit “I Hate Myself for Loving You” was adapted for the original “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” “Sunday Night Football” show open music in 2006 – will appear for the first time in the NBC “Sunday Night Football” show open, according to a news release. A sneak preview of the new show open aired Sunday night during halftime of the Pittsburgh Steelers' and Tennessee Titans' preseason game on NBC. Pink performed it first in 2006, followed by a country version sung by Faith Hill for six seasons and then Underwood, who did her own version from 2013 to 2015. "We came up with different versions but when we called her and played a version, she said it was a great idea," Gaudelli said. "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night" was adapted from Jett's 1988 hit "I Hate Myself for Loving You." 1 program for an unprecedented eight consecutive years, will unveil a new show opening theme with Underwood this season. Jett's band, the Blackhearts, perform on the studio tracks. The pair will be bringing back SNF's original song, "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night," for the upcoming NFL season. Joan Jett on RADIO.COM: Listen ... Queen and 5 More Rock Albums Turning 40 in 2020 It's hard to believe ... Joan Jett to Join Carrie Underwood for 'Sunday Night Football… She is NewsOK’s top blogger: Her 4-year-old entertainment news blog, BAM’s Blog, has notched more than 1... 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As previously reported, Underwood last season teamed with Underwood with Chris DeStefano and fellow Oklahoman Brett James to pen a new hype song called "Game On" especially for "Sunday Night Football," but it earned mixed reviews from fans. According to a press release, Underwood was the one to invite Jett to be part of this season's opening video. A songwriting team has sued Underwood, the NFL and NBC, saying they stole a song and "slightly modified" it. This season, the show will open with the original "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night" song, but now Underwood will be joined by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Joan Jett. It began airing on August 6, 2006 with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, which opened that year's preseason. Underwood, the seven-time Grammy Award winner and multiplatinum recording artist, will star in the “Sunday Night Football” show open for the seventh consecutive year and will welcome Jett, who makes an appearance during Underwood’s performance. For the first time in the series’ 14 seasons, the SNF show open was filmed inside an NFL stadium, with Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons, serving as the “stage,” according to the news release. You love it. Oklahoma native Carrie Underwood and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Joan Jett teamed up to give “Sunday Night Football” a new opening for the 2019-2020 season. Log in or subscribe to read and leave comments. Joan Jett, Underwood to perform ‘Sunday Night Football’ open By JOE REEDYAugust 20, 2019 GMT Fred Gaudelli knew NBC would have to come up with something grand for this season's "Sunday Night Football" opener since the NFL is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Carrie Underwood is returning to NBC’s Sunday Night Football for a new season, Underwood will be performing “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” with rock icon Joan Jett.The performances marks Underwood’s seventh consecutive year on the show and Joan Jett will be … Oklahoma native Carrie Underwood and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Joan Jett are teaming up to give “Sunday Night Football” a new opening for the 2019-2020 season. Her band, the Blackhearts, also perform in the open, which features NFL stars. Gaudelli has known Jett and her manager, Kenny Laguna, for over 20 years. A preview of the new opener will air during Sunday's preseason game between Pittsburgh and Tennessee. Jett's band, the Blackhearts, perform on the studio tracks. “I have always been a huge fan of Joan’s, and I’m thrilled that she’s joining us for the ‘Sunday Night Football’ open,” Underwood said in a statement. As previously reported, NBC recently announced that “Sunday Night Football,” primetime television’s No. Her band, the Blackhearts, also perform in the open, which features NFL stars. Joan Jett (born Joan Marie Larkin, September 22, 1958) is an American rock singer, songwriter, composer, musician, record producer, and actress. It didn't take long for the show's executive producer to arrive at something: Carrie Underwood came up with the perfect idea. Jett plays with Heart at the Hollywood Bowl on Monday, while Underwood hits San Diego on Tuesday. NBC's Sunday Night Football open will return to the original Waiting All Day for Sunday Night song, but this time Carrie Underwood will be joined by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Joan Jett. Carrie Underwood and Joan Jett are teaming up for the 2019-2020 Sunday Night Football opening theme. When NBC aired its first-ever episode of Sunday Night Football, on Aug. 6, 2006, it was the music of Joan Jett that powered the promos. The musician Joan Jett will join Carrie Underwood in performing NBC’s Sunday Night Football open this season, a modified version of the “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” song used from 2006 until 2015, NBC Sports announced Tuesday. [Photo provided], Brandy McDonnell, also known by her initials BAM, writes stories and reviews on movies, music, the arts and other aspects of entertainment. When Hill's version of the song debuted, Laguna called Gaudelli and told him she always wanted to do a country version of "I Hate Myself for Loving You.". The use of "Game On" last season is the basis of a lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court in June . Joan Jett to Join Carrie Underwood for 'Sunday Night Football' Theme Song The original show open was based on a Jett track August 21, 2019 94.7 The Drive | Nobody Plays More '80s Joan Jett will no longer get those sweet royalty checks from NBC, and the NFL won't rock as much on NBC without her. The full version will debut on Sunday, Sept. 8, as the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots host the Steelers. (Virginia Sherwood/NBC Sports via AP) A preview of the new opener will air during Sunday's preseason game between Pittsburgh and Tennessee. NBC's Sunday Night Football open will return to the original Waiting All Day for Sunday Night song, but this time Carrie Underwood will be joined by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Joan Jett. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? This isn't Jett's first foray into sports this year. Commenting on NewsOK requires a NewsOK Pro or Oklahoman subscription. After a three-year hiatus, the Waiting All Day for Sunday Night song is back for NBC's Sunday Night Football, the no. Jett is best known for her work as the frontwoman of her band Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and for earlier founding and performing with the Runaways, which recorded and released the hit song "Cherry Bomb". Joan Jett and Carrie Underwood (via @SNFonNBC) NFL fans will get a double-dose of star power beginning this season when tuning into “NBC Sunday Night Football,” as Joan Jett … This is Underwood's seventh year as the featured performer for the opener. "It is a perfect way to evolve and celebrate the song.". Plus, as SI reported in July, Heidi Merrill, a singer-songwriter from Newport Beach, California, has joined three other songwriters in suing Underwood for copyright infringement over "Game On. (Virginia Sherwood/NBC Sports via AP). Brandy McDonnell, also known by her initials BAM, writes stories and reviews on movies, music, the arts and other aspects of entertainment.