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“The Star-Spangled Banner,” the national anthem of the United States, was written by Francis Scott Key in September 1814 during the War of 1812. Key, a lawyer and amateur poet, penned the lyrics after witnessing the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor. After a night of intense shelling, Key was moved to see the American flag still flying over the fort at dawn, inspiring him to write the poem originally titled “Defence of Fort M’Henry.” The poem was later set to the tune of the popular British song “To Anacreon in Heaven” and gradually became associated with American patriotism and military ceremonies. Congress officially designated “The Star-Spangled Banner” as the national anthem in 1931.
The tradition of performing the national anthem at the Super Bowl began with the very first game in 1967 and has continued at every Super Bowl since, with only one exception. At Super Bowl XI in 1977, Vikki Carr sang “America the Beautiful” in place of the national anthem. Over the decades, the Super Bowl national anthem performance has evolved from military marching bands and instrumental solos to featuring some of the biggest names in music.
In the early years, the anthem was typically performed by military bands, local choirs, or trumpet players. Starting in 1982, with Diana Ross performing the anthem at Super Bowl XVI, famous singers and music groups have performed the anthem at the vast majority of Super Bowl games. Since Super Bowl XXVI in 1992, the anthem has been accompanied by an American Sign Language performer, making the performance accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers.
The Super Bowl national anthem performance has become one of the most prestigious and high-pressure moments in American entertainment. With over 100 million viewers tuning in, it offers artists an opportunity to reach the largest audience of their careers while honoring American tradition. Some performances, such as Whitney Houston’s stirring 1991 rendition during the Gulf War, have become legendary moments in both sports and music history.
The following is a complete list of all performers who have sung the national anthem at the Super Bowl, from the inaugural game in 1967 through Super Bowl LX in 2026.
Complete List Of All Super Bowl National Anthem Performers
Super Bowl I – 1967 – The Pride of Arizona, Michigan Marching Band, and UCLA choir – L.A. Coliseum (Los Angeles, California)
Super Bowl II – 1968 – GSU Tiger Marching Band – Orange Bowl (Miami, Florida)
Super Bowl III – 1969 – Lloyd Geisler of the Washington National Symphony Orchestra (trumpet) – Orange Bowl (Miami, Florida)
Super Bowl IV – 1970 – Doc Severinsen, Pat O’Brien (actor who played Knute Rockne, performed in spoken word), Southern University Band – Tulane Stadium (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Super Bowl V – 1971 – Tommy Loy (trumpet) – Orange Bowl (Miami, Florida)
Super Bowl VI – 1972 – U.S. Air Force Academy Chorale – Tulane Stadium (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Super Bowl VII – 1973 – Little Angels (children’s choir) of Chicago’s Holy Angels Church – L.A. Coliseum (Los Angeles, California)
Super Bowl VIII – 1974 – Charley Pride – Rice Stadium (Houston, Texas)
Super Bowl IX – 1975 – New Orleans Chapter of the Society for the Preservation of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America Chorus – Tulane Stadium (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Super Bowl X – 1976 – Tom Sullivan – Orange Bowl (Miami, Florida)
Super Bowl XI – 1977 – None (Vikki Carr sang “America the Beautiful”) – Rose Bowl (Pasadena, California)
Super Bowl XII – 1978 – Phyllis Kelly of Northeast Louisiana University (now the University of Louisiana at Monroe) – Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Super Bowl XIII – 1979 – The Colgate Thirteen – Orange Bowl (Miami, Florida)
Super Bowl XIV – 1980 – Cheryl Ladd – Rose Bowl (Pasadena, California)
Super Bowl XV – 1981 – Helen O’Connell – Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Super Bowl XVI – 1982 – Diana Ross – Silverdome (Pontiac, Michigan)
Super Bowl XVII – 1983 – Leslie Easterbrook – Rose Bowl (Pasadena, California)
Super Bowl XVIII – 1984 – Barry Manilow – Tampa Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
Super Bowl XIX – 1985 – San Francisco Boys Chorus, San Francisco Girls Chorus, Piedmont Children’s Chorus, and San Francisco Children’s Chorus – Stanford Stadium (Stanford, California)
Super Bowl XX – 1986 – Wynton Marsalis (trumpet) – Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Super Bowl XXI – 1987 – Neil Diamond – Rose Bowl (Pasadena, California)
Super Bowl XXII – 1988 – Herb Alpert (trumpet) – Jack Murphy Stadium (San Diego, California)
Super Bowl XXIII – 1989 – Billy Joel – Joe Robbie Stadium (Miami, Florida)
Super Bowl XXIV – 1990 – Aaron Neville – Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Super Bowl XXV – 1991 – Whitney Houston with Florida Orchestra directed by Jahja Ling – Tampa Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
Super Bowl XXVI – 1992 – Harry Connick Jr. – Metrodome (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Super Bowl XXVII – 1993 – Garth Brooks – Rose Bowl (Pasadena, California)
Super Bowl XXVIII – 1994 – Natalie Cole – Georgia Dome (Atlanta, Georgia)
Super Bowl XXIX – 1995 – Kathie Lee Gifford – Joe Robbie Stadium (Miami, Florida)
Super Bowl XXX – 1996 – Vanessa Williams – Sun Devil Stadium (Tempe, Arizona)
Super Bowl XXXI – 1997 – Luther Vandross – Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Super Bowl XXXII – 1998 – Jewel – Qualcomm Stadium (San Diego, California)
Super Bowl XXXIII – 1999 – Cher – Pro Player Stadium (Miami, Florida)
Super Bowl XXXIV – 2000 – Faith Hill – Georgia Dome (Atlanta, Georgia)
Super Bowl XXXV – 2001 – Backstreet Boys – Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
Super Bowl XXXVI – 2002 – Mariah Carey with Boston Pops directed by Keith Lockhart – Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Super Bowl XXXVII – 2003 – Dixie Chicks – Qualcomm Stadium (San Diego, California)
Super Bowl XXXVIII – 2004 – Beyoncé – Reliant Stadium (Houston, Texas)
Super Bowl XXXIX – 2005 – Combined choirs of the U.S. Service Academies – Alltel Stadium (Jacksonville, Florida)
Super Bowl XL – 2006 – Aaron Neville, Aretha Franklin, Dr. John – Ford Field (Detroit, Michigan)
Super Bowl XLI – 2007 – Billy Joel – Dolphin Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida)
Super Bowl XLII – 2008 – Jordin Sparks – University of Phoenix Stadium (Glendale, Arizona)
Super Bowl XLIII – 2009 – Jennifer Hudson – Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
Super Bowl XLIV – 2010 – Carrie Underwood – Sun Life Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida)
Super Bowl XLV – 2011 – Christina Aguilera – Cowboys Stadium (Arlington, Texas)
Super Bowl XLVI – 2012 – Kelly Clarkson with Indianapolis Children’s Choir – Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Super Bowl XLVII – 2013 – Alicia Keys – Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Super Bowl XLVIII – 2014 – Renée Fleming with Armed Forces Chorus – MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
Super Bowl XLIX – 2015 – Idina Menzel – University of Phoenix Stadium (Glendale, Arizona)
Super Bowl 50 – 2016 – Lady Gaga – Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, California)
Super Bowl LI – 2017 – Luke Bryan – NRG Stadium (Houston, Texas)
Super Bowl LII – 2018 – Pink – U.S. Bank Stadium (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Super Bowl LIII – 2019 – Gladys Knight – Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, Georgia)
Super Bowl LIV – 2020 – Demi Lovato – Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida)
Super Bowl LV – 2021 – Eric Church and Jazmine Sullivan – Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
Super Bowl LVI – 2022 – Mickey Guyton – SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, California)
Super Bowl LVII – 2023 – Chris Stapleton – State Farm Stadium (Glendale, Arizona)
Super Bowl LVIII – 2024 – Reba McEntire – Allegiant Stadium (Paradise, Nevada)
Super Bowl LIX – 2025 – Jon Batiste – Caesars Superdome (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Super Bowl LX – 2026 – Charlie Puth – Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, California)
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