The Tremendous Bowl LIX kicked off with shifting musical performances from Louisiana-born musicians in addition to a tribute to the victims of the January New Orleans terror assault carried out by Woman Gaga proper on Bourbon Road. New Orleans-born R&B singer Ledisi gave an impassioned efficiency of “Elevate Each Voice and Sing,” and fellow Louisiana natives Jon Batiste and Harry Connick Jr. received in on the opening performances.
Earlier than Batiste’s Nationwide Anthem got here a vigorous musical tribute to the New Orleans music scene and tradition, with marching band performances on the sector of the Caesars Superdome that began with jazz musician Terence Blanchard taking part in his trumpet. Connick launched the efficiency and joined in on the enjoyable himself afterward within the medley. After the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles took to the sector, it was time for 2 extra performances.
NOLA musicians Trombone Shroty and Lauren Daigle delivered an upbeat, soulful model of “America the Lovely” earlier than Batiste arrived to sing the Nationwide Anthem.
New Orleans tradition was on full show in every efficiency. See movies of every music beneath, and tell us your ideas on the opening musical numbers within the ballot on the backside of the publish.
Ledisi Performs “Elevate Each Voice and Sing”
🙏 @ledisi performs “Elevate Each Voice And Sing” previous to Tremendous Bowl LIX pic.twitter.com/LapZMgywZQ
— FOX Sports activities: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 9, 2025
Woman Gaga Performs “Maintain My Hand” on Bourbon Road
Woman Gaga performs “Maintain My Hand” in the course of Bourbon Road in New Orleans earlier than the #SuperBowl kicks off pic.twitter.com/0wJBfURuTm
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 9, 2025
VIDEO: Woman Gaga performs “Maintain My Hand” in New Orleans for a particular #SuperBowlLIX tribute. pic.twitter.com/PDla5PtwtT
— LⱯDY GⱯGⱯ NOW🪞 (@ladygaganownet) February 9, 2025
Terence Blanchard, Harry Connick Jr., and Extra Honor New Orleans Music
Welcome to #SuperBowlLIX
Tonight, we have fun New Orleans’ music and tradition ⚜️ pic.twitter.com/jSFtcR0OG8
— FOX Sports activities: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 9, 2025
Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle Carry out “America the Lovely”
Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle carry out “America the Lovely” 🎶🇺🇸 forward of #SuperBowlLIX pic.twitter.com/KQyCBQxgG2
— FOX Sports activities: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 9, 2025
Jon Batiste Performs the Nationwide Anthem
🇺🇸 Nationwide Anthem carried out by @JonBatiste pic.twitter.com/e9Dfued8iY
— FOX Sports activities: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 9, 2025
What did you consider every efficiency? Tell us by the ballot beneath.