In 1973, the Australia Council for the Arts launched a national competition to find new lyrics and music for the anthem. Despite receiving over 2,600 entries, none met the required standards.

Super Bowl tradition has seen musicians of every caliber perform the national anthem ahead of kickoff. More than 30 years later, Whitney Houston's memorable performance in 1991 remains heralded as ...

Chris Stapleton is retiring from singing the national anthem. The country music singer, who performed the song during the 2023 Super Bowl, shared the news in an appearance on Dale Earnhardt Jr ...

Jon Batiste kicked off Super Bowl LIX with his rendition of the National Anthem. The Oscar- and Grammy-winning singer, musician and composer – who previously doubled as leader of the house band ...

Anyone seeking a stellar example of seven-time Grammy winner Jon Batiste’s talent need look no further than his rendition of the National Anthem before ... and the Apple Music Super Bowl ...

Jon Batiste, a Grammy-winning musician from New Orleans, will sing the national anthem at Super Bowl 2025 ... picking up Best Music Film for “American Symphony” and Best Song Written for ...

The NFL announced in November 2024 that the “Freedom” artist, 38, would be singing the national anthem as a way of honoring Louisiana’s local music scene. “We’re honored to work with ...

Actress Stephanie Nogueras will perform the national anthem in American Sign Language (ASL). Stephanie is best known for her recurring role as Natalie Pierce on the TV series Switched at Birth.

Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Ledisi will perform the Black national anthem at the 2025 Super ... incredible voice and fusion of music genres like R&B, soul, jazz and funk.

Jon Batiste's soulful rendition of the national ... R&B singer Ledisi got the pregame music started with a soaring, emotional version of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the black national anthem ...

Another user sharing similar sentiments wrote, “Ledisi looks and sounds angelic, singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” ie the Black National Anthem.” As we reported, over the last few years ...