Some right-wingers charged that the performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" ahead of the Super Bowl promoted "segregation.

Here is everything to know about Jon Batiste ahead of his performance of the "Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl 59.

On this day 125 years ago the Black National Anthem was first performed, written by James Weldon Johnson and with music ...

Brooks performed the song without a hitch with actress Marlee Matlin at his side interpreting the lyrics in American sign language. But ever since then, the NFL has required all artists performing the ...

WASHINGTON — Grammy-winning musician Ledisi performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the 2025 Super Bowl, delivering a ...

Jon Batiste talks about performing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Super Bowl in New Orleans, his future with the Kennedy Center, and more ...

The United States' national anthem is one of the most difficult songs to sing, but being invited to perform it is an honor. Hey, no pressure.

Before 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This year, it turns 125.

I was taught that the first time the flag passes during a parade is the only time required to stand. Does that include color ...

Ledisi, who is a Grammy Award-winning singer cum songwriter, delivered her rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing at the ...

"Lift Every Voice and Sing" is a hymn with lyrics written by James Weldon Johnson. The hymn is also known as "The Black National Anthem." According to the NAACP, where Johnson served as executive ...

The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United States. But where do the lyrics come from, and what’s the history of the anthem? ‘Oh, say can you see...’, goes ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ ...