The NFL introduced throughout its Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 28) broadcast on FOX that Jon Batiste is about to sing the nationwide anthem previous to Tremendous Bowl 2025 kick-off in New Orleans on Feb. 9.
Along with the five-time Grammy-winning artist’s “Star-Spangled Banner” efficiency, the NFL tapped Louisiana natives Trombone Shorty, Lauren Daigle and Ledisi as a part of the Massive Recreation’s pre-game leisure. Batiste’s fellow Grammy winner Ledisi will hit the Caesars Superdome discipline to carry out “Elevate Each Voice and Sing.”
“We’re honored to work with this yr’s pregame lineup to have a good time the wealthy musical legacy of New Orleans and the complete state,” NFL head of music Seth Dudowsky stated in an announcement. “The Tremendous Bowl is a uncommon second to unite followers world wide, and this yr’s performers will carry the vitality, soul and vibrant sounds of the area to a world stage, as we kick off Tremendous Bowl LIX with a celebration to recollect.”
Batiste is coming off the discharge of his Beethoven Blues album, which earned the 38-year-old his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Classical Albums chart. The challenge is the primary of a forthcoming collection of solo piano albums from Batiste.
Kendrick Lamar will function the headliner for the extremely anticipated Tremendous Bowl LIX halftime present within the Massive Simple. The Apple Music halftime present is govt produced by Roc Nation together with Jesse Collins.
“Rap music remains to be probably the most impactful style thus far,” Lamar stated on the time of his halftime announcement. “And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They acquired the correct one.” Ok. Dot’s pgLang artistic company will present route for his efficiency.
There’s nonetheless a ton of soccer to be performed this NFL season earlier than Tremendous Bowl Sunday (Feb. 9) on FOX arrives.
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