Katy Perry impressed at last night’s Super Bowl halftime show. She turned the Super Bowl field into her own concert area and brought in her unique signature style to the viewing audience around the world.

Now the only question left is who will be taking center stage at the biggest event next year? Will the NFL continue to recruit chart-topping pop starts like Beyonce and Perry, or will they go in a totally different direction? The stage has been graced by many musical superstars and is a coveted place in music history.

TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top ten performers that we hope to see at next year’s Super Bowl halftime show. What did you think about Perry’s performance? Who would you like to see perform at the halftime show in 2016? Comment below and add your thoughts to our ongoing conversation.

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10. Maroon 5

Maroon 5 is known for their unique rock/pop anthems and would be a perfect candidate for the halftime show because they have incredible stage presence and aren’t afraid to show off their musical skills when it comes to play instruments. The band is known for hits like “Payphone” and their recent hit “Sugar” which both showcase how high energy and eccentric their performance could be.

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9. Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood is a country superstar and is a stand out female artist. Underwood is a mom-to-be soon but could be back in shape and ready to perform by the time the next Super Bowl rolls around.

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8. Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam have become a part of rock ‘n’ roll history and is still making music today and touring the world. This would be a different direction for the NFL but would feel like a return to the kind of acts like Bruce Springsteen and The Who. It might be time to change it up and doing something different for halftime.

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7. Eminem

Why not take a risk and shock the audience when it comes to the halftime performance. Eminem is well known in the music industry and has had his fair share of controversy but is an unbelievable musician who commands the stage every time he performs.

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6. Mumford and Sons

Mumford and Sons had announced that they were taking time off from music only to announce that they are going to be headlining Bonnaroo. This is an outside choice but would pay off because Mumford and Sons have true musical talent and could help bring in a unique indie rock loving demographic into football.

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5. Coldplay

Coldplay is known for selling out stadiums across the world and putting on a show that unites the audience. It would make sense that they play the biggest stage in the world and inspire the audience both in the stadium and at home.

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4. Elton John

Elton John is musical royalty. John could perform any number of his hits and receive a standing ovation because his music has become timeless. It contains the best of pop and his lyrics are unforgettable. The NFL could return to more classic acts and showcase the power of timeless music.

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3. One Republic

One Republic has the energy and musical talent to rock a Super Bowl halftime performance. Every time they take the stage it is electric and captivating. They combine the best of rock and pop which also reach a wide range of audience demographics.

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2. Taylor Swift

Taylor Swifts’ name has come up before in many conversations about who should play in the Super Bowl halftime show and since she is currently on the top of the music world, why not let her play the biggest stage in the world?

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1. Billy Joel

Imagine “Piano Man” playing as the closing number at the 2016 halftime show. The audience on their feet and everyone at home glued to the TV. Billy Joel would be a great choice for the show because he still has amazing stage presence and has hits that could stretch a mile wide. Let’s give the current chart topping artists a break and return to the roots of music that inspired so many generations.