Jon Batiste sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” before Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The performance lasted 2 minutes and 2 seconds, according to the Associated Press.
Who sang the national anthem at the 2025 Super Bowl?
Jon Batiste performed the anthem before the Kansas City Chiefs played the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, the NFL championship game for the 2024 season. The NFL announced him as the performer in November 2024. The game was held in New Orleans, Batiste’s hometown, and aired live on FOX. The NFL’s announcement identified him as a singer, songwriter and composer.
How long was Jon Batiste’s Super Bowl national anthem?
The Associated Press reported that Batiste’s rendition took 2 minutes and 2 seconds. FOX’s video listing runs 3 minutes and 8 seconds, but that is the length of the clip, not the anthem itself. AP’s report gives the performance runtime; FOX’s listing gives the video duration.
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What did Jon Batiste play and how did the performance sound?
Batiste sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.” AP described a soft beginning, followed by accents reflecting his New Orleans roots. The arrangement grew increasingly jazzy and ended with a long, riffed final note. Read AP’s account of the performance.
What was on Batiste’s piano?
AP reported that the multicolored piano displayed a butterfly painting by Batiste’s wife, Suleika Jaouad. Batiste later told AP, “This was powerful. The spirit came over me.” AP reported on the piano and Batiste’s reaction.
How did the anthem fit into the Super Bowl LIX pregame program?
The NFL framed the pregame music as a celebration of New Orleans and Louisiana’s musical legacy. Batiste sang the anthem; Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle performed “America the Beautiful”; and Ledisi performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The NFL’s announcement described the lineup’s regional focus. See the NFL’s pregame lineup announcement.
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Where can you watch Jon Batiste’s Super Bowl performance?
The NFL’s official video page lists Batiste performing before the Chiefs–Eagles matchup. FOX also lists a clip of the performance, with a video duration of 3:08.
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