![]() ![]() ![]() No players protested during the national anthem at the 2017 Super Bowl in Houston, and only a handful protested during the 2018 regular season, as the NFL took steps to take away the spotlight by not enforcing rules, aided by the cooperation of the networks televising the games, who rarely showed the anthem. Gladys Knight has earned the right to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl By Mark Anthony Neal Published 8:11 AM EST, Mon JanuLink Copied Video Ad Feedback NFL. Preceding Knight were the Grammy-nominated duo of Chloe and Halle, who sang America The Beautiful. The US Air Force Thunderbirds capped Knight’s performance, flying overhead in a show of might. Knight is the latest famed artist to announce a farewell tour performance in Knoxville this year. ![]() During the song, the cameras avoided showing whether any players were kneeling or doing another form of protest.īoth teams are not known for much political action, although a smattering of players on both teams – notably Rams punter Johnny Hekker and New England defensive back Devon McCourtey (one time) have staged minor protests. Kicking off 2019’s Super Bowl singing the National Anthem will be American singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and author Gladys Knight. She sang the national anthem at the Super Bowl when it was held in her hometown of Atlanta in 2019. Rams NFL Draft Hub: Latest NFL Draft mock drafts, news, live picks, grades and analysis Reaction:Gladys Knights national. The game will begin after a national anthem rendition from Motown legend Gladys Knight along with other pregame festivities. In a Super Bowl that has been plagued by political controversy swirling around its halftime show, the national anthem drew relatively little pre-game attention, perhaps owing to Knight’s stature as the Empress of Soul. Super Bowl 53 got off to a great start as Gladys Knight knocked the national anthem out of the park during pregame festivities. Gladys Knight Will Sing Super Bowl National Anthem To 'Bring Us All Together' interview Chlöe Baileys Debut Solo Album, In Pieces, Fights Fear With Faith Out March 31, In Pieces sees Bailey trust in her creative prowess as a solo act. Super Bowl LIII live:Score updates, analysis, play-by-play on Patriots vs. The 2019 Super Bowl will kick off at 6:30 p.m. ![]()
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