Updated Feb. 15, 2026, 11:42 a.m. ET
Dinah Jane and Miranda Lambert will take the stage before the Daytona 500 officially gets underway on Sunday, Feb. 15.
Jane is expected to perform “America the Beautiful” before the big race. Jane is a platinum-selling singer and songwriter who is known for her vocals.
“I’m so excited for this opportunity and can’t wait to experience the energy firsthand,” Jane said in a statement. “I’ve heard there’s nothing like the thrill of going fast NASCAR-style.”
Jane gained notoriety as a member of Fifth Harmony, an American girl group from Miami.
Who will sing national anthem before Daytona 500?
A singer for the national anthem has not been announced. Jane could be an option to sing the national anthem as well on Sunday. However, in 2025, Daytona put Technical Sergeant Michael J. Aiello on the stage, going back to something established in 2020 and 2021.
Jane, for her part, has sung the national anthem before at sporting events, including the MLS Cup championship game in 2022.
Cassie Donegan, Miss America 2026, performed the National Anthem before the America 250 Florida Duel on Thursday, Feb. 12.
Who will sing before Daytona 500?
Lambert, a country music star, is scheduled to perform before the race.
Who will be 2026 Daytona 500 grand marshal?
Comedian Nate Bargatze is expected to be the grand marshal for the Daytona 500 and will be tasked with commanding drivers to start their engines.
Who will be 2026 Daytona 500’s Honorary Pace Car Driver?
Actor Kurt Russell will serve as the honorary pace car driver on Sunday. He will lead the field of drivers toward the green flag for the official start of the race.
How to watch Daytona 500
- Date: Sunday, Feb. 15
- Race Time: 1:30 p.m. ET (10:30 a.m. PT)
- TV: FOX
- Streaming: Fubo, FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports app
This story will be updated as more information is known.