LOS ANGELES – The Super Bowl pregame show is set to feature a remarkable lineup of performers from Northern California, kicking off with Charlie Puth singing the national anthem. Brandi Carlile will take the stage to perform “America the Beautiful,” while Coco Jones will deliver “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The performances are scheduled for February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, leading up to the NFL championship game and a highly anticipated halftime show featuring Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, as announced by the league on Sunday.
Jon Barker, the NFL’s senior vice president of global event production, expressed excitement over the artists, stating, “These artists bring a distinct voice to the moment, helping set the tone for a day that will captivate fans around the world.”
Television viewers can catch the pregame performances on NBC, Telemundo, and Peacock. In a groundbreaking move, both the national anthem and “Lift Every Voice and Sing” will be performed by deaf artist Fred Beam using American Sign Language, with Julian Ortiz providing sign interpretation for “America the Beautiful.”
For the first time in history, the halftime show will feature a multilingual signing program that includes Puerto Rican Sign Language, led by interpreter Celimar Rivera Cosme. The signed performances for the pregame and halftime segments will be organized in partnership with Alexis Kashar of LOVE SIGN and Howard Rosenblum of Deaf Equality.
Charlie Puth, a four-time Grammy nominee, is well-known for hits such as “Attention” and “See You Again,” and his upcoming fourth studio album, “Whatever’s Clever!” is set for release on March 6. Brandi Carlile, an 11-time Grammy winner, recently earned acclaim for her album “Returning to Myself” and is nominated for two new Grammys alongside Elton John for their collaboration “Who Believes in Angels?” released in April. Meanwhile, Coco Jones made waves in the music scene as an R&B artist, winning a Grammy for her song “ICU” in 2024 and starring as Hilary Banks in Peacock’s “Bel-Air,” which is heading into its final season.
Desiree Perez, CEO of Roc Nation, expressed honor in presenting these generational talents alongside extraordinary deaf performers during Super Bowl LX. She called this moment a celebration of culture, live performance, and the nation as a whole.