New Orleans stars to perform at Super Bowl pregame

Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans next February will have a hometown feel before the game gets underway.

Jon Batiste, Trombone Shorty, Lauren Daigle and Ledisi will perform pregame on Feb. 9, the NFL announced Thursday. All four artists are 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,” the NFL’s head of music, Seth Dudowsky, said. “The Super Bowl is a rare moment to unite fans around the world, and this year’s performers will bring the energy, soul and vibrant sounds of the region to a global stage, as we kickoff Super Bowl LIX with a celebration to remember.”

Batiste, a Grammy Award and Academy Award winner, will sing the national anthem.

Trombone Shorty and Daigle will combine on “America the Beautiful,” producing what the NFL states will be “a powerful rendition of the iconic song, capturing the vibrant energy and spirit of Louisiana.”

Ledisi will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” a 1900 composition that has become known as the “Black national anthem.”

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