While we don’t but know which two groups will face off for Super Bowl LVII, we now know each musician who will likely be performing.
Rihanna was beforehand introduced because the halftime headliner, performing for the primary time in six years. But she’s not the one well-known face to select up the mic throughout the NFL’s largest night time.
The nationwide anthem is all the time carried out by an enormous title, with earlier years’ honors being given to Whitney Houston, Lady Gaga, and Pink, amongst others. This yr, nation music star Chris Stapleton will carry out “The Star Spangled Banner” at State Farm Stadium earlier than kick-off.
But the anthem isn’t the one pre-game efficiency the group may have the possibility to witness. R&B legend Babyface will take the stage to sing “America the Beautiful,” one other pregame traditional.
And rounding out her extremely profitable yr, Sheryl Lee Ralph can even carry out “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The Abbott Elementary star lately confirmed off her Broadway-honed vocal expertise on the Emmys throughout her acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actress, however she’s been within the sport for many years and was even Tony-nominated for her efficiency as Deena Jones in Dreamgirls again in 1982.
The performances can even have American Sign Language accompaniment care of the National Association of the Deaf, with Oscar-winning actor Troy Kotsur of CODA fame performing the nationwide anthem. Colin Denny, an Arizona Navajo Nation member, will signal for “America the Beautiful,” whereas Justina Miles will carry out signal duties for “Lift Every Voice and Sing” in addition to for Rihanna’s halftime efficiency.
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As a particular shock, the U.S. Navy will honor 50 years of ladies flying within the service by conducting a flyover over State Farm Stadium throughout the nationwide anthem, that includes girls aviators.
Super Bowl LVII, Sunday, February 12, 6:30 pm ET, Fox