"I am honored to perform at the Dallas Cowboys halftime show and kick off The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign." Goulding said. "With so many people in need, I believe it's our duty to help, and I encourage everyone to donate to The Salvation Army. The money they raise during the Red Kettle Campaign will change lives for the better all year long."

Charlotte Jones Anderson, the Cowboys' executive vice president and chief brand officer said the team couldn't have found a better fit.

"Ellie Goulding's infectious energy and generous spirit is a perfect match to kick off the campaign," she said. "We are so excited to have Ellie on our national stage for another incredible kickoff performance this year."

The Red Kettle Campaign, which begins on Thanksgiving Day and runs through Christmas Eve, is the largest and longest-running fundraiser of its kind. It raised $142.7 million during the 2018 campaign.