As the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles prepare to do battle on the football field, viewers and football fans are taking a special moment for the pre-game celebrations.
Super Bowl LIX is officially underway in New Orleans, with the Chiefs and the Eagles facing off in a highly anticipated rematch of Super Bowl LVII.
Kickoff at the Caesars Superdome was set for 6:30PM local time, as millions of fans around the world tuned in to witness history unfold.
However, before the coin toss took place, viewers and fans in attendance were treated to five-time Grammy winner Jon Batiste taking to the field at Cesars Superdome to perform the national anthem.
The New Orleans native is a singer, songwriter and composer with a lengthy resume that includes an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award as well as a BAFTA Film Award.
And now, viewers believe he may have just performed the “best rendition of the national anthem” they’ve ever heard.
“That was legit the best rendition of the national anthem I have ever heard @SuperBowlLIX,” one X user wrote.
Another agreed, writing: That rendition of the national anthem was the best I’ve heard in awhile.”
A third typed: “That was one of the absolute best rendition of The National Anthem!”
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“That might have been the best rendition of the national anthem ever, Jon Baptiste. #SuperBowlLIX,” wrote a fourth.
Prior to Batiste’s performance, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle performed a jazz-infused version of ‘Star-Spangled Banner’, that embraced the spirit of New Orleans.
The Chiefs are chasing an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl victory, while the Eagles, led by record-breaking running back Saquon Barkley, are determined to avenge their narrow 38-35 loss from two years ago.
The spectacle isn’t just about football — Super Bowl Sunday has once again drawn a star-studded crowd.
Taylor Swift is among the A-list attendees, leading a host of celebrities watching from the stands. Meanwhile, history is being made off the field as well, with Donald Trump becoming the first sitting US president to attend the game.
At halftime, the entertainment is set to reach another level as Kendrick Lamar takes the stage for what promises to be an electrifying performance.
With so much at stake, Super Bowl LIX is shaping up to be a game for the ages!
