Andra Day delivered a rousing efficiency of “Raise Each Voice and Sing” on Sunday forward of Tremendous Bowl LVIII.
The Grammy winner and previous Oscar nominee took to the sphere throughout the pregame portion to sing the tune wearing a two-piece beige pantsuit adorned with gold bangles, rings and earrings. She was backed by a refrain of singers wearing all black.
Standing behind them have been the 2023 nominees for the Walter Payton Man of the Yr Award, which honors a participant for the achievements on and off the sphere, specializing in their philanthropic endeavors and group efforts. The 2023 winner is Cameron Heyward of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who gave a short speech forward of Day’s efficiency.
Day follows within the footsteps of others who’ve carried out the tune, referred to as the Black Nationwide Anthem, together with Sheryl Lee Ralph, Mary Mary and Alicia Keys.
Day obtained an Oscar nom and gained a Golden Globe for her function appearing debut in 2021 for The US vs Billie Vacation. She additionally has obtained a number of Grammy noms, together with for her tune “Rise Up” and the album it seems on, Cheers to the Fall, in 2016; her tune “Stand Up for One thing” on the Marshall soundtrack, in 2018; and the US vs. Billie Vacation soundtrack, which she gained for in 2022.
“Raise Each Voice and Sing” was produced and organized by Emmy-winning musical director and producer Adam Blackstone.
The efficiency additionally featured American Signal Language performances. On behalf of the Nationwide Affiliation of the Deaf, actor and choreographer Shaheem Sanchez signed “Raise Each Voice and Sing.”
Additionally throughout the preshow, Put up Malone sang “American the Stunning,” whereas Reba McEntire carried out the nationwide anthem.
The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs are defending their title towards the San Francisco 49ers within the Tremendous Bowl, which is airing stay on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
