Jack Harlow Dolly Parton to perform on field after NFL fans booed Bebe Rexha side-stage Thanksgiving

One year after NFL fans booed pop star Bebe Rexha's 2022 Thanksgiving Day halftime show performance in Detroit over a stage with an obstructed view in the corner of Ford Field, EW has learned that this year's halftime acts will perform Thursday on the field in the center of their respective venues.

A source with knowledge of the situation tells EW that every year, the unique circumstances of each stadium lead to varied production design execution ahead of each Thanksgiving halftime show. This year, EW can confirm that Jack Harlow will perform at Ford Field on a stage in the middle of the field at the Detroit Lions/Green Bay Packers game, while Dolly Parton will perform her halftime set with a similar mid-field setup inside Dallas' AT&T Stadium as the Dallas Cowboys square off against the Washington Commanders.

The source adds that all sides consider creative and operational factors before determining stage placement that aims to give both fans in attendance and viewers at home an ideal viewing experience. The 2023 halftime shows will unfold as a mix of both creative and operational decisions, though sometimes an artist's unique vision for their stage takes precedence.