Jon Batiste, Trombone Shorty, Lauren Daigle & Ledisi to perform before Big Game
The NFL has announced the pregame entertainment for Super Bowl LIX, which will take place at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9, 2025, and air live on Fox. The star-studded lineup of Jon Batiste, Trombone Shorty, Lauren Daigle, and Ledisi honors the legendary music scene of New Orleans and features artists who call Louisiana home.
“We’re honored to work with this year’s pregame lineup to celebrate the rich musical legacy of New Orleans and the entire state,” says Seth Dudowsky, head of music at the NFL. “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 kick off Super Bowl LIX with a celebration to remember.”
Acclaimed musical artist Jon Batiste will perform the National Anthem. Trombone Shorty, the Grammy Award-winning New Orleans musician and producer, will perform “America the Beautiful” alongside Grammy Award-winning artist Lauren Daigle. Together, the two artists will deliver a powerful rendition of the iconic song, capturing the vibrant energy and spirit of Louisiana. Grammy Award-winning artist Ledisi will perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
The Super Bowl pregame entertainment and Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show will also feature American Sign Language (ASL) performances. Stephanie Nogueras will perform the “Star-Spangled Banner” and “America the Beautiful,” Otis Jones IV will sign “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” and Matt Maxey will deliver the ASL rendition of the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show. The ASL pregame performances and the ASL Halftime show will be supported by Alexis Kashar of Love Sign and Howard Rosenblum of Deaf Equality.
The NFL previously announced that critically acclaimed artist Kendrick Lamar will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, which will be produced by DPS with Roc Nation and Jesse Collins serving as executive producers.
