New Orleans stars to perform at Super Bowl pregame
Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans next February will have a hometown feel before the game gets underway.
Jon Batiste, Trombone Shorty, Lauren Daigle and Ledisi will perform pregame on Feb. 9, the NFL announced Thursday. All four artists are Louisiana natives.
\"We\'re honored to collaborate with this year\'s pregame lineup to celebrate the rich musical heritage of New Orleans and the entire state,\" the NFL\'s head of music, Seth Dudowsky, stated. \"The Super Bowl is a rare opportunity to unite fans around the world, and this year\'s performers will bring the energy, soul and lively sounds of the region to a global stage, as we kick off Super Bowl LIX with a memorable celebration.\"
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Batiste, a Grammy Award and Academy Award winner, will perform the national anthem.
Trombone Shorty and Daigle will join forces on \"America the Beautiful,\" creating what the NFL describes as \"a powerful rendition of the iconic song, capturing the vibrant energy and spirit of Louisiana.\"
Ledisi will sing \"Lift Every Voice and Sing,\" a 1900 composition that has become known as the \"Black national anthem.\"
