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Jon Batiste Brought a Modern Spin to the National Anthem at Super Bowl 2025
Jon Batiste opened Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans with a rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' kicking off a rematch between the Eagles and Chiefs.
Jon Batiste performs the National Anthem onstage prior to Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Batiste’s performance brought an innovative spin on the time-honored classic, incorporating a drum sample towards the song’s close, a Super Bowl first. Batiste, a five-time Grammy winner, was a particularly fitting choice to open this year’s game having grown up in New Orleans and championing the city’s storied musical history.
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