For years the NRL has searched for the face of the game to launch the start of the season, now they've found the voice of the game.

Melbourne Storm and NSW State of Origin star Dale Finucane has been entrusted with the responsibility of launching the season next week with an acoustic rendition of Tina Turner's Simply The Best.

Dale Finucane, right. with Guy Sebastian during Blues camp in 2019. Finucane will perform Simply The Best at the NRL season launch next week. Credit:NRL Imagery

The music enthusiast, who unearthed his vocal and acoustic ability last season, has been invited by the NRL to perform the iconic song 30 years after it became the game's anthem.

The governing body has worked overtime to strike a deal to celebrate the three-decade anniversary, choosing one of their own to kickstart the campaign.