Jon Batiste

Super Bowl LIX is slated to take place this evening at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome. Given the event’s setting, it is no surprise that several of the game’s entertainers hail from the Crescent City. Before the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles, Jon Batiste will perform the national anthem, while Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle will team up to perform “America the Beautiful.” Ledisi is also scheduled to perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing” during the pregame program.

Kendrick Lamar and SZA will serve as the high-profile half-time show performers and likely invite out some special guests as well.The Isley Brothers  Yolanda Adams, Master P, Lucky Daye, Big Freedia, Muni Long, Trombone Shorty, Jonathan McReynolds, Tori Kelly, and the NFL Players Choir all took part in the The 26th Annual Super Bowl Soulful Celebration that aired on FOX last night. 

For more on Batiste, please read our 2018 cover story.