Kaylah Walton
TThe Super Bowl stands out as a premier sports event each year, attracting millions of viewers globally for the NFL championship game, celebrated as one of the most-watched broadcasts both in the U.S. and around the world.
This event not only determines the season’s champion but also features a vibrant halftime show, which has historically captivated audiences with performances from renowned artists that remain unforgettable.
Since its inception in 1967, the national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner, has been an integral part of the Super Bowl, setting a solemn tone before the game.
Throughout its history, numerous talented artists have graced the stage to perform this patriotic anthem.
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In prior years, the anthem was often sung by university bands, choirs, and even orchestras, including the Washington National Symphony Orchestra, which performed during the third Super Bowl held at the Orange Bowl in Miami back in 1969.
Iconic performers like Diana Ross, Neil Diamond, Billy Joel, Natalie Cole, Cher, the Backstreet Boys, Beyonce, Carrie Underwood, Alicia Keys, and Lady Gaga have also delivered memorable renditions of the anthem.
However, none rival the emotional impact of Super Bowl XXV in 1991, when Whitney Houston delivered an unforgettable performance that resonated across the nation, coinciding with the U.S. entering the Gulf War against Iraq.
Accompanied by the Florida Orchestra, Houston’s rendition remains unmatched in its beauty and significance.
Who will sing the National Anthem at this year’s Super Bowl?
During the NFL’s Thanksgiving Day matches, it was announced that jazz artist Jon Batiste will perform The Star-Spangled Banner at Super Bowl LIX on February 9 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
Who else will perform at Super Bowl 2025?
Along with Batiste, the NFL has also selected Louisiana natives Trombone Shorty, Lauren Daigle, and Ledisi to join the entertainment lineup for the event.
Ledisi will perform the uplifting piece “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
Recently, Batiste released his album Beethoven Blues, which marked his first number one on the Billboard classical albums chart and is set to be the first in a new series of solo piano recordings.
