The former "American Idol" winner was tapped to sing "America the Beautiful" for the event, joined by the Armed Forces Choir and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club. No live band was recruited ...

But only a snippet of the ... “I’ll just sing it.” She then lifted her microphone to address the audience, saying, “If you know the words, help me out here.” Carrie Underwood will ...

Carrie Underwood had a quick ... She went on to sing few verses of the patriotic song with the help from the crowd. Underwood received reassurance after the song ended from former President ...

Carrie Underwood ... singing the National Anthem ahead of the Super Bowl. There's the potential for a generational performance that shuts up online trolls. It has happened before with this very song.