LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Tremendous Bowl pregame can have some Louisiana taste: Multi-talented performer Jon Batiste will hit the stage to sing the nationwide anthem, whereas Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle are slated to carry out “America the Beautiful.”
The performances will happen Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans earlier than the NFL’s championship matchup and halftime present that includes rap megastar Kendrick Lamar, the league introduced Thursday.
R&B-soul singer Ledisi will even carry out “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as a part of the performances that can air on Fox. The pregame performers are all Louisiana natives.
“We’re honored to work with this year’s pregame lineup to celebrate the rich musical legacy of New Orleans and the entire state,” stated Seth Dudowsky, the pinnacle of music on the NFL.
The nationwide anthem and “America the Beautiful” might be carried out in American signal language by actor Stephanie Nogueras. Otis Jones IV will signal “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” whereas the halftime present might be signed by Matt Maxey.
Grammy and Oscar winner Batiste is the previous bandleader for the “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” He received an Academy Award in 2021 for co-writing the unique rating to animated movie “Soul.” Earlier this month, his documentary “American Symphony” was nominated for Greatest Music Movie on the upcoming Grammy’s, whereas “It Never Went Away” from the documentary is up for Greatest Tune Written for Visible Media.
Trombone Shorty, a Grammy Award winner recognized for mixing funk, soul, R&B and rock, has toured with main acts resembling Lenny Kravitz, the Foo Fighters and the Purple Sizzling Chili Peppers.
Daigle made her manner as a up to date Christian singer, profitable two Grammys for her 2018 music “You Say” from her third studio album, “Look Up Child.”
Ledisi received a Grammy for her 2020 single “Anything for You.” She additionally appeared within the movies “Leatherheads,” “Spinning Gold” and the Oscar-nominated “Selma.”
