Andra Day’s Stirring Performance of ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ Sets the Tone Before Super Bowl Kickoff.

“It’s a privilege,” remarked the Grammy award-winning artist about singing the anthem at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas prior to the Chiefs and 49ers’ game.

Andra Day elevated the spirits of the audience with her pregame showstopper.

The 39-year-old Grammy-winning artist performed the hymn “Lift Every Voice and Sing” before Super Bowl LVII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Before the Chiefs and the 49ers hit the field, Day delivered a powerful rendition of the uplifting gospel song, also known as the Black national anthem, originally penned as a poem by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in 1900.

Accompanied by a small group of backup singers, the R&B sensation delivered a captivating performance, their harmonies reaching new heights as they sang the timeless tune. With seamless execution of high notes and subtle yet impactful choreography from her support vocalists, they brought an inspiring energy to the pre-game festivities.

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Day exuded elegance in a chic beige ensemble, consisting of an oversized blazer, coordinating trousers, and suede heeled booties. Her red braids were styled in a half-up-half-down fashion, completing her stunning look.

Before taking the stage, Day joined fellow Super Bowl performers Post Malone, Reba McEntire, and halftime show headliner Usher in a discussion with Apple Music’s Nadeska Alexis.

During the conversation, the host referred to the song as “the Black National Anthem” and asked the “Rise Up” singer about the significance of sharing “such an important piece of our culture with the world.”

“More than anything, it’s a privilege. It’s exhilarating,” Day responded. “And it feels purposeful. I believe in doing things with intention and meaning.”

She shared that she recently discussed the upcoming performance with her mother, agreeing that the “song is a hymn.”

“It’s a hymn of triumph, and that’s the essence I want people to feel when I sing this song. I want them to understand that we already possess victory and peace… It feels like a privilege,” Day elaborated.