The tradition began during the first week of the 2020 season and eventually culminated with Alicia Keys' appearance at the 2021 Super Bowl.

A song often referred to as the Black national anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," will be performed by local artist Ledisi at Sunday's Super Bowl in New Orleans, the fifth year it has featured in the National Football League championship game.

The New Orleans native should bring rich musicality and innovation to the anthem. The over-under is set at 120.5 seconds.

The 2025 Super Bowl will take place in New Orleans, at Caesar’s Superdome — where the Saints play. NBC Sports has you covered through the rest of the NFL postseason, with PFT Live, Simms Unbuttoned, Fantasy Football Happy Hour, Rotoworld Football Show and Bet the Edge breaking down the latest news and top storylines from all angles.

Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend. Here is the line-up of singers and performers for the national anthem, pregame show and halftime.

If it happens at the Super Bowl, you can probably bet on it. That includes Jon Batiste's performance of the national anthem.

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation company and Emmy-winning producer Jesse Collins will serve as co-executive producers of the halftime show. Super Bowl 2025 pregame will have some Louisiana flavor: Jon Batiste will hit the stage to sing the national anthem,

The pregame entertainment lineup at this year's Super Bowl will celebrate the rich musical heritage of New Orleans with a lineup of artists with Louisiana ties.