Platinum-selling singer Dinah Jane will perform “America the Beautiful” prior to the 2026 Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 15, Daytona International Speedway announced Thursday. The performance is scheduled to take place before the 1:30 p.m. ET race, which will air on Fox.
Jane, 28, rose to prominence as a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony, whose albums consistently reached the top 10 on the US Billboard 200 chart. Since the group’s hiatus began in 2018, she has pursued a solo career, releasing her EP, “Juice County Volume 1,” in the summer of 2024.
“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.”
The celebrity lineup for the Daytona 500 also includes country music star Miranda Lambert, who will perform a pre-race concert, actor Kurt Russell, designated as the honorary pace car driver, and comedian Nate Bargatze, who will serve as the grand marshal, issuing the command to start engines.
Cassie Donegan, Miss America 2026, performed the National Anthem before the America 250 Florida Duel on Thursday, February 12. A performer for the National Anthem before the Daytona 500 has not yet been announced.
Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher stated, “Starting the Daytona 500 off with an artist as powerful as Dinah Jane will surely captivate audiences with her rendition of America the Beautiful. Her international success on the biggest stages and powerhouse vocals make her an amazing addition to The Great American Race.”
Fans can watch the Daytona 500 on Fox, stream it via Fubo, FoxSports.com, or the Fox Sports app.
