**Super Bowl LIX: National Anthem and Pre-Game Performances**

It’s that time of the year again—Super Bowl time! This season’s championship matchup, **Super Bowl LIX**, will feature a rematch of the 2023 clash between the **Kansas City Chiefs** and the **Philadelphia Eagles**. Will the Chiefs claim their third straight championship, or can the Eagles halt their winning momentum?

Prior to the thrilling action, the game will commence with a lineup of musical acts. So, who will take the stage to sing the national anthem at **Super Bowl LIX**?

Given that this year’s Super Bowl is taking place in **New Orleans**, the pre-game festivities will showcase artists with deep connections to the city.

### **National Anthem: Jon Batiste**

Acclaimed five-time **Grammy Award** winner **Jon Batiste** is set to deliver the national anthem at Super Bowl LIX.

Batiste is a renowned singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who achieved **Album of the Year** honors in 2021. Besides his solo ventures, many fans know him from late-night television—he and his band, **Stay Human**, acted as the house band for *The Late Show with Stephen Colbert* from 2015 to 2022.

### **America the Beautiful: Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle**

Two more artists hailing from New Orleans will grace the stage to perform **America the Beautiful**.

**Trombone Shorty**, a Grammy-winning trombonist, will team up with **Lauren Daigle**, a contemporary Christian music artist, for this memorable performance.

### **Lift Every Voice and Sing: Ledisi**

Often referred to as **”The Black National Anthem,”** *Lift Every Voice and Sing* will be sung by **Ledisi** at Super Bowl LIX.

Ledisi is a Grammy-winning singer with a remarkable background in both music and acting. She portrayed gospel icon **Mahalia Jackson** in the 2014 film *Selma* and played **Patti LaBelle** in BET’s series *American Soul*.

### **When to Watch**

Super Bowl LIX kicks off at **6:30 PM ET on Sunday**, but if you wish to enjoy these performances, make sure to tune in earlier—the national anthem is set to start at **6:20 PM ET**.