Who is in the NFL Players Choir?
The NFL Players Choir is made up of current and former NFL players who sing together, with the lineup changing depending on the event and season.
Sports journalist Eric Williams, posting on X under the handle @edubnfl22, noted that the NFL Players Choir even offered a brief red-carpet preview performance before the NFL Honors show began, adding to the event’s anticipation.
It started back in 2008 at the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration with more than 40 players on stage, which already says a lot about how many guys quietly loved music as much as football.
Over the years, the group has become a regular part of Super Bowl week, moving from a “fun side performance” to something fans now actively look forward to because it feels like a more human, soulful side of the league.
The choir is directed by Grammy-winning gospel producer Myron Butler, with Demarcus Williams helping lead the music, which keeps the sound tight even though the roster is full of people who used to tackle for a living, not sing for one.
Instead of being a fixed team, the group has a flexible roster: some players join for TV events like “America’s Got Talent,” others show up for Super Bowl weekend performances, and a core group appears again and again at faith-based concerts and charity shows.
The whole idea grew out of a small circle of Christian players who wanted to share faith and encouragement through music, and it has turned into a long-running tradition that mixes NFL star power with gospel, R&B, and soul.
Notable Members and Familiar Names
Some of the most recognizable names to sing with the NFL Players Choir include Cam Newton, Tully Banta-Cain, Bryan Scott, Prince Amukamara, Bryant McKinnie, Tommie Harris, Michael Gaines, Jamon Brown, Dwayne Wright, and Isaiah McKenzie.
Many of these players are Super Bowl champions, Pro Bowlers, or long-time starters, which is why seeing them suddenly belting out harmonies instead of calling audibles always gets such a strong reaction from fans.
Different events highlight slightly different lineups, but a few names come up repeatedly in recent years:
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Cam Newton – former NFL MVP and one of the most visible faces of the choir in TV promos and hosting duties.
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Bryan Scott – a former linebacker/safety who has become one of the consistent voices and public faces of the group.
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Keshun Freeman, Stephen Pierce, Nathan Palmer – younger-generation players and alumni who have helped carry the group through newer TV and Super Bowl performances.
On “America’s Got Talent” (Season 17), the Players Choir featured a rotating set of current and former players, including Leonard Weaver, Cameron Newton (listed with his full name Cameron Lamark Newton), Bryan Scott, Trey Williams, Keshun Freeman, Willie Yarbary, and Terrence Stephens.
The choir did not go on to win the show, but their performances were memorable because they brought a mix of professional-level vocals and locker-room chemistry that felt very different from a typical reality TV act.
Recent News and 2026 Spotlight
In early February 2026, the NFL Players Choir performed at the 15th annual NFL Honors, delivering a tribute to members of the NFL family who passed away in 2025.
The performance was part memorial, part celebration, and it fit the group’s reputation for bringing emotion and faith into some of the league’s biggest formal events.
On the same Super Bowl week, the choir also appeared in the Super Bowl Soulful Celebration (the long-running Super Bowl Gospel show), continuing a tradition that goes back more than a decade.
For the 2026 Super Bowl week in the Bay Area, coverage highlighted that the choir has grown into a “who’s who” of NFL alumni, with appearances tied to the Super Bowl Soulful Celebration broadcast and related performances around the city.
While full minute-by-minute rosters are not always published for each event, recent promotions and interviews have pushed names like Cam Newton, Bryan Scott, Keshun Freeman, Nathan Palmer, and Stephen Pierce to the front as the current “core” faces fans are most likely to see on stage.
How the Choir Actually Works?
The NFL Players Choir works as a rotating ensemble of current and former NFL players who come together for specific shows, rather than a fixed roster like a team depth chart.
Players step in and out depending on schedules, contracts, and post-football life, but the musical direction and purpose stay consistent under leaders like Myron Butler and Demarcus Williams.
Performances tend to focus on gospel and inspirational songs, but TV appearances and special events sometimes lean into more mainstream soul or pop arrangements to connect with broader audiences.
At this point, the NFL Players Choir is less of a one-off novelty and more of a long-running, values-driven project that gives football fans something different during the biggest week of the NFL year.
It shows that many players carry creative talents beyond the field, and that there is room in the NFL ecosystem for music, faith, and storytelling alongside game highlights and fantasy stats.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is for general informational and educational purposes only and may change as events or lineups are updated. Always cross-check details like rosters, dates, and broadcast information with official NFL and event sources.
