Jonas Brothers NFL Australia halftime show on Channel 7: John Farnham Youre The Voice tribute sends crowd wild
The Jonas Brothers performed a surprise tribute to John Farnham during their halftime show at an NFL game in Melbourne. The event, which saw the San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams, also featured a significant knee injury to 49ers player Jake Tonges.
Why it matters
The event marks a notable moment in the international expansion of the NFL and the cultural intersection of American sports and Australian music.
The Jonas Brothers have won over a packed MCG with a surprise tribute to Australian music icon John Farnham during the historic NFL clash in Melbourne. The band — made up of brothers Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas — launched into Farnham’s iconic anthem You’re The Voice as part of their halftime performance during the blockbuster between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams on Friday. The unexpected nod to the Aussie icon drew a huge response from the Melbourne crowd, with thousands joining in for the instantly recognisable chorus.
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