The Super Bowl national anthem has grown from a marching-band staple into one of the most-watched live vocal performances in the world.
Early games leaned on college bands, choirs and instrumentalists; beginning in the 1980s, pop and country stars turned “The Star-Spangled Banner” into a marquee moment that now attracts betting lines, performance breakdowns and intense scrutiny.
With Charlie Puth set to sing at Super Bowl 60 in 2026, here is a complete year-by-year look at every Super Bowl national anthem performer from 1967 through the present.
Who Sang the Super Bowl National Anthem?
Super Bowl 1 (1967)
The Pride of Arizona, Michigan Marching Band and UCLA Choir
The inaugural Super Bowl featured a joint performance by The Pride of Arizona, the Michigan Marching Band, and the UCLA Choir, reflecting the game’s early emphasis on collegiate pageantry rather than solo vocalists.
Super Bowl 2 (1968)
Grambling State University Tiger Marching Band
Grambling State’s famed Tiger Marching Band handled anthem duties in 1968, continuing the tradition of using marching bands to set a collegiate tone before the NFL’s championship game.
Super Bowl 3 (1969)
Lloyd Geisler
Trumpeter Lloyd Geisler of the Washington National Symphony Orchestra performed the anthem instrumentally, underscoring that the early Super Bowls often showcased orchestral or band-led versions rather than solo vocal pop performances.
Super Bowl 4 (1970)
Al Hirt
Trumpeter Al Hirt delivered “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Super Bowl 4, adding another instrumental take to the early history of Super Bowl anthems before the move toward vocal pop stars later that decade.
Super Bowl 5 (1971)
Tommy Loy
Tommy Loy performed the anthem on trumpet for Super Bowl 5, part of a run in which brass-led renditions were common on the Super Bowl stage.
Super Bowl 6 (1972)
U.S. Air Force Academy Chorale
The U.S. Air Force Academy Chorale sang the anthem at Super Bowl 6, bringing a military-choir sound to the event and highlighting the NFL’s ties to service academies.
Super Bowl 7 (1973)
Little Angels Children’s Choir of Chicago’s Holy Angels Church
The Little Angels children’s choir from Chicago’s Holy Angels Church handled anthem duties, offering a youth-choir rendition on the growing Super Bowl platform.
Super Bowl 8 (1974)
Charley Pride
Country star Charley Pride became the first Grammy-winning vocalist to perform the anthem at a Super Bowl, marking an early move toward more recognizable solo recording artists.
Super Bowl 9 (1975)
Grambling State University Tiger Marching Band
Grambling State’s Tiger Marching Band returned for Super Bowl 9, again providing a marching-band rendition as part of the NFL’s continued reliance on college bands for the anthem.
Super Bowl 10 (1976)
Tom Sullivan
Singer Tom Sullivan performed the national anthem at Super Bowl 10, one of the early solo vocal performances before the full pop-star era took hold.
Super Bowl 11 (1977)
None (Vikki Carr sang “America the Beautiful”)
Super Bowl 11 did not include “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Instead, Vikki Carr performed “America the Beautiful,” the only Super Bowl to omit the national anthem entirely.
Super Bowl 12 (1978)
Phyllis Kelly of Northeast Louisiana University
Phyllis Kelly of Northeast Louisiana University (now University of Louisiana at Monroe) sang the anthem at Super Bowl 12, continuing the practice of highlighting collegiate talent.
Super Bowl 13 (1979)
The Colgate Thirteen
The Colgate Thirteen, an a cappella group from Colgate University, performed the anthem, showcasing another collegiate ensemble on the Super Bowl stage.
Super Bowl 14 (1980)
Cheryl Ladd
Actor and singer Cheryl Ladd, known from “Charlie’s Angels,” performed the anthem at Super Bowl 14, one of the first entertainment-industry figures to take on the song at the game.
Super Bowl 15 (1981)
Helen O’Connell
Big-band-era vocalist Helen O’Connell sang the anthem, bridging classic popular music styles with the evolving Super Bowl presentation.
Super Bowl 16 (1982)
Diana Ross
Diana Ross sang a cappella at Super Bowl 16, widely cited as the first true pop star to perform the anthem at the game, inaugurating the “pop era” of Super Bowl national anthem performances.
Super Bowl 17 (1983)
Leslie Easterbrook
Actress and singer Leslie Easterbrook performed the anthem at Super Bowl 17, continuing the early-1980s trend of recognizable entertainment personalities singing it.
Super Bowl 18 (1984)
Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow became the first male pop singer to perform the anthem at a Super Bowl, singing at Tampa Stadium in 1984 and further solidifying the game’s move toward big-name solo artists.
Super Bowl 19 (1985)
San Francisco Boys Chorus, San Francisco Girls Chorus, Piedmont Children’s Chorus and San Francisco Children’s Chorus
A collection of Bay Area youth choirs joined forces to perform the anthem at Super Bowl 19, fitting the California setting with local choral groups rather than a single star.
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Super Bowl 20 (1986)
Wynton Marsalis
Jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis handled the anthem instrumentally at Super Bowl 20, adding another high-profile brass performance to the Super Bowl’s early anthem history.
Super Bowl 21 (1987)
Neil Diamond
Neil Diamond’s straightforward vocal performance at Super Bowl 21 lasted only 62 seconds and is recognized as the shortest Super Bowl national anthem to date.
Super Bowl 22 (1988)
Herb Alpert
Trumpeter Herb Alpert played an instrumental rendition of the anthem at Super Bowl 22, continuing the tradition of mixing instrumentalists with vocalists on the big stage.
Super Bowl 23 (1989)
Billy Joel
Billy Joel sang the anthem at Super Bowl 23, his first of two Super Bowl anthem appearances, performing a vocal rendition that leaned on his singer-songwriter profile.
Super Bowl 24 (1990)
Aaron Neville
Aaron Neville delivered a solo anthem performance at Super Bowl 24 in New Orleans, wearing his signature St. Jude medal and bringing his distinctive R&B style to the song.
Super Bowl 25 (1991)
Whitney Houston with the Florida Orchestra
Whitney Houston’s Super Bowl 25 performance with the Florida Orchestra is widely regarded as the greatest Super Bowl anthem ever, clocking in around 1:56 and becoming an iconic recording, especially given the Persian Gulf War context.
Super Bowl 26 (1992)
Harry Connick Jr.
Harry Connick Jr. sang the anthem at Super Bowl 26 in Minneapolis, delivering a smooth, jazz-inflected vocal performance in a classic suit-and-tie.
Super Bowl 27 (1993)
Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks performed the anthem with Marlee Matlin signing in ASL. His Super Bowl 27 appearance is also remembered for pregame negotiations over the airing of his “We Shall Be Free” video, which reportedly affected broadcast procedures.
Super Bowl 28 (1994)
Natalie Cole
Natalie Cole’s performance at Super Bowl 28 lasted about 2:33, the second-longest anthem in Super Bowl history, and incorporated elements of “America the Beautiful” along with “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Super Bowl 29 (1995)
Kathie Lee Gifford
Kathie Lee Gifford sang the anthem at Super Bowl 29 while her husband, former NFL player Frank Gifford, worked the game’s broadcast, tying the musical performance to the telecast’s commentary team.
Super Bowl 30 (1996)
Vanessa Williams
Vanessa Williams performed the anthem at Super Bowl 30 in Arizona, delivering a polished vocal in a white suit that emphasized a straightforward, powerful rendition.
Super Bowl 31 (1997)
Luther Vandross
Luther Vandross brought his signature soulful style to the anthem at Super Bowl 31 in New Orleans, adding R&B phrasing and tone to the pregame ceremony.
Super Bowl 32 (1998)
Jewel
Jewel sang the anthem at Super Bowl 32 in San Diego, opting for a relatively simple staging and vocal delivery that fit her acoustic-pop background.
Super Bowl 33 (1999)
Cher
Cher performed the anthem at Super Bowl 33 in Miami, bringing her powerhouse vocals to “The Star-Spangled Banner” and adding more star wattage to the pregame lineup.
Super Bowl 34 (2000)
Faith Hill
Faith Hill sang the anthem at Super Bowl 34 in Atlanta, becoming the third country artist to handle the song at a Super Bowl and delivering a widely praised rendition.
Super Bowl 35 (2001)
Backstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boys became the first pop group to sing the Super Bowl anthem at Super Bowl 35, turning down the halftime show but agreeing to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” before kickoff.
Super Bowl 36 (2002)
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey performed the anthem at Super Bowl 36, showcasing her vocal range and incorporating elements such as her trademark whistle tones into a powerful rendition.
Super Bowl 37 (2003)
Dixie Chicks (now The Chicks)
The Dixie Chicks, now known as The Chicks, were the first all-female group to perform the anthem at a Super Bowl, bringing tight harmonies and a country sound to Super Bowl 37.
Super Bowl 38 (2004)
Beyoncé
Beyoncé performed the anthem at Super Bowl 38 in her hometown of Houston, offering a strong solo vocal years before she would headline a Super Bowl halftime show.
Super Bowl 39 (2005)
U.S. Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy Choirs and U.S. Army Herald Trumpets
Combined choirs from all four service academies, along with the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, performed the anthem at Super Bowl 39, emphasizing a military theme and multi-choir arrangement.
Super Bowl 40 (2006)
Aaron Neville, Aretha Franklin, and Dr. John
Aaron Neville and Aretha Franklin, with Dr. John on piano, delivered a New Orleans-themed anthem at Super Bowl 40 in Detroit, a performance framed partly as a tribute to the Gulf Coast in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Super Bowl 41 (2007)
Billy Joel
Billy Joel returned to sing the anthem at Super Bowl 41, becoming the only solo artist to perform it twice; his second rendition reportedly lasted about 90 seconds.
Super Bowl 42 (2008)
Jordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks, fresh off her “American Idol” win, sang the anthem at Super Bowl 42 in Glendale, Arizona, performing in her home stadium and continuing the NFL’s run of Idol alumni.
Super Bowl 43 (2009)
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson performed the anthem at Super Bowl 43 in Tampa, delivering a powerful vocal that came early in her rise toward EGOT status.
Super Bowl 44 (2010)
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood became the third straight “American Idol” winner to perform the anthem when she sang at Super Bowl 44, bringing a country-pop sound to the pregame.
Super Bowl 45 (2011)
Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera’s performance at Super Bowl 45 is remembered for both her strong vocals and a high-profile lyric flub, which prompted a post-game statement in which she emphasized her love for the country and the song.
Super Bowl 46 (2012)
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson performed the anthem at Super Bowl 46 in Indianapolis, joined by a children’s choir, delivering a clean vocal that contrasted with the previous year’s lyric controversy.
Super Bowl 47 (2013)
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys set the record for the longest Super Bowl national anthem at Super Bowl 47, accompanying herself on piano and stretching the performance to 2 minutes and 36 seconds.
Super Bowl 48 (2014)
Renée Fleming
Opera star Renée Fleming sang the anthem at Super Bowl 48 in New Jersey, offering an operatic rendition that stood out among the history of mostly pop and country versions.
Super Bowl 49 (2015)
Idina Menzel
Broadway star Idina Menzel performed at Super Bowl 49 in Arizona, bringing her theatrical vocal style to the national anthem ahead of the Patriots-Seahawks matchup.
Super Bowl 50 (2016)
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga sang the anthem at Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, delivering a dramatic rendition in a red pantsuit before returning a year later as a halftime headliner.
Super Bowl 51 (2017)
Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan performed the anthem at Super Bowl 51 in Houston, later noting that he insisted on singing live without a pre-taped backup, emphasizing the pressure of getting the anthem right.
Super Bowl 52 (2018)
Pink
Pink sang the anthem at Super Bowl 52 in Minneapolis while battling the flu, earning widespread praise for powering through and hitting the key notes despite being visibly under the weather.
Super Bowl 53 (2019)
Gladys Knight
Gladys Knight performed at Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta, delivering a soulful anthem that also became notorious in betting circles after she sang “brave” twice, creating confusion over anthem prop bets.
Super Bowl 54 (2020)
Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato performed the anthem at Super Bowl 54 in Miami, marking a significant return to a major stage following her 2018 hospitalization and subsequent recovery.
Super Bowl 55 (2021)
Jazmine Sullivan and Eric Church
Jazmine Sullivan and Eric Church combined R&B and country for a duet version of the anthem at Super Bowl 55, blending the two styles.
Super Bowl 56 (2022)
Mickey Guyton
Mickey Guyton sang the anthem at Super Bowl 56 at SoFi Stadium, backed by a choir, and later shared that she met Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie at the game.
Super Bowl 57 (2023)
Chris Stapleton
Chris Stapleton delivered a bluesy, guitar-accompanied anthem at Super Bowl 57 in Glendale, drawing emotional reactions from players and coaches on the sidelines.
Super Bowl 58 (2024)
Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire performed at Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas, giving a succinct country-leaning rendition that recent timing data lists at roughly 1:35.
Super Bowl 59 (2025)
Jon Batiste
Jon Batiste sang the anthem at Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans, performing on a custom piano painted by his wife and timing out at about two minutes, just under the betting line.
Super Bowl 60 (2026)
Charlie Puth
Charlie Puth will perform the anthem at Super Bowl 60 in Santa Clara. He has said he auditioned by sending a demo to Roc Nation and has promised a D-major arrangement that nods to Whitney Houston’s iconic version while aiming to deliver one of his best vocal performances.
