Super Bowl 2024 is expected to be a show-stopping production from start to finish tonight, Sunday, February 11 as Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs go head-to-head with Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Kick off for the big game is at 6:30 PM ET on CBS. See below to find answers to all of your entertainment questions including information about who is singing the national anthem, who is performing at the Super Bowl 2024 halftime show, previous national anthem singers, and more.
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Who is singing the national anthem for Super Bowl 2024?
Super Bowl 2024 kicks off with a national anthem performance by Reba McEntire, also known as “The Queen of Country Music” (although Dolly Parton also has a strong claim at that nickname). Born in 1955, McEntire has had a hugely succesful career in music, with over 75 million records sold worldwide, and in television, where she starred in the eponymous “Reba” on The WB/CW from 2001 to 2007.
Previous Super Bowl National Anthem Singers and Length History:
- 2023: Chris Stapleton - 2:01
- 2022: Mickey Guyton - 1:51
- 2021: Eric Church & Jazmine Sullivan - 2:17
- 2020: Demi Lovato - 1:49
- 2019: Gladys Knight - 2:01
- 2018: Pink - 1:52
- 2017: Luke Bryan - 2:04
- 2016: Lady Gaga - 2:23
- 2015: Idina Menzel - 2:04
- 2014: Renée Fleming - 2:03
- 2013: Alicia Keys - 2:36
- 2012: Kelly Clarkson - 1:34
Who is singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at Super Bowl 2024?
Grammy award-winning singer Andra Day will perform the historical hymn.
R&B sensation and 8-time Grammy award winner Usher, 45, will take the stage at halftime during Super Bowl 2024.
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What are some of Usher’s most streamed songs?
According to Spotify streaming, here is a list of Usher’s top 5 songs:
1. Yeah! (feat Lil Jon & Ludacris)
2. DJ Got us Fallin’ in Love (feat. Pitbull)
3. Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home)
4. Standing Next to You (USHER remix)
5. My Boo
Taylor Swift will be performing in Tokyo, Japan from February 7 through February 10. She would need to travel 5,500 miles to get there but with Tokyo being 17 hours ahead of Las Vegas, it is possible for her to make it to Vegas the night before the big game to watch her boyfriend Travis Kelce. As of Sunday morning, all reports indicate that Swift has made it back to the United States in time, and will be on hand for the big game tonight.
Where is the Super Bowl?
Super Bowl 2024 will be in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium. This marks the first year that a Super Bowl will be contested in Nevada.
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- Where: Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada
- Date: Sunday, February 11th
- Time: 6:30pm ET
- Streaming: Paramount+
- TV: CBS
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FAQs
Reba McEntire Sings the National Anthem at the 2024 Super Bowl: How Long Was Her Performance? Reba McEntire belted out the national anthem at the 2024 Super Bowl on Sunday, February 11, with her performance clocking in at one minute and 35 seconds.
How long did the National Anthem go to the Super Bowl in 2024? ›
How long was the Super Bowl national anthem in 2023? The 2024 Super Bowl national anthem unofficially lasted 1 minutes and 35 seconds, from the song's first word to the end of the final note held.
How long was the halftime show in 2024? ›
Across 13 minutes during the halftime show sponsored by Apple Music, Usher brought out a number of guests including H.E.R., Jermaine Dupri, Lil Jon (for “Turn Down for What,” which became “Yeah!” — and included a guest appearance from Ludacris).
Who's rendition of the National Anthem took the longest in Super Bowl history? ›
The longest Super Bowl national anthem performance was Alicia Keys at Super Bowl 47, when she went on for 2 minutes and 36 seconds.
Who is singing at the Super Bowl 2024 national anthem? ›
Reba McEntire Delivers a Heartfelt Take on 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at the 2024 Super Bowl: Watch. The country legend moved players and attendees to tears during her performance.
How long will it take Reba McEntire to sing the National Anthem? ›
Reba McEntire pulled off a really solid performance of the National Anthem, and most importantly, she finished the song with a time of 1:28. She looked like she might hold the final line to go over, but she cut it short for a second “of the brave”, which doesn't count toward the total time.
How long was Reba's national anthem in 2024? ›
McEntire's national anthem at the 2024 Super Bowl clocked in at 1:36! Past national anthem singer's performances have ranged from 1:34 to 2:23. NBC Sports reports the below times from the last 12 years: 2023: Chris Stapleton - 2:01.
Who sang longest national anthem? ›
The longest National Anthem was by Alicia Keys who took 2 minutes and 36 seconds in 2013. In fact, five of the 12 longest National Anthems have come since 2013. The shortest Anthem was done by Neil Diamond in 1987 who clocked in at just 62 seconds.
What is the best national anthem rendition ever? ›
1. Whitney Houston (1991) It is hard to get everyone to agree on one thing, but most people agree this is without question the greatest Super Bowl national anthem performance of all time.
How much did Reba get paid for singing the national anthem? ›
Reba McEntire Sang At The Super Bowl For Free
Additionally, National Football League spokesperson Joanna Hunter revealed to Forbes, “We do not pay the artists. We cover expenses and production costs.”
(NewsNation) — “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” also known as the “Black National Anthem,” was born more than a century ago, but the popular hymn within the African American community has resurrected a beacon of hope and freedom. It was performed at the 2024 Super Bowl Sunday by soul singer Andra Day.
Who sang at the beginning of the Super Bowl 2024? ›
Who sang the national anthem at the 2024 Super Bowl? Country music icon and Grammy Award winner Reba McEntire sang the national anthem at the Super Bowl.
How long was the national anthem over under in the Super Bowl? ›
Super Bowl National Anthem Length History
| Year | Singer | Over/Under Time |
|---|
| 2021 | Jazmine Sullivan, Eric Church | 1:59 |
| 2020 | Demi Lovato | 1:55 |
| 2019 | Gladys Knight | 1:47 |
| 2018 | Pink | 2:00 |
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The game lasted for 74 minutes and 57 seconds of game time, making it the longest Super Bowl and 7th-longest NFL postseason game ever. Mahomes completed 34 of his 46 pass attempts for 333 yards with two touchdowns and one interception and was named the Super Bowl MVP for the third time in his career.
How is singing at the Super Bowl 2024? ›
Full list of Super Bowl performers for 2024. Usher - The singer headlined the halftime show, joined by Alicia Keys, H.E.R., will.i.am, Ludacris, Lil Jon and more.
What was the Gatorade color in 2024? ›
The celebrations will go on long into the night. After winning Super Bowl LVIII, beating the 49ers in overtime by 25 to 22, with a touchdown to clinch it Chiefs' coach Andy Reid was given the now traditional Gatorade shower, which this year was purple. That was a repeat from last year, when the shower was also purple.
