LAS VEGAS (CelebrityAccess) – Super Bowl LVIII is set to be a star-studded affair, with not only the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs competing for the championship but also a lineup of talented performers adding to the festivities. Here’s a glimpse of the entertainment scheduled for the pregame and halftime show:
Pregame Performances:
Post Malone – Grammy-nominated artist “Posty” will deliver a soulful rendition of “America the Beautiful” before the big game, showcasing his chart-topping musical prowess.
Andra Day – Day, known for her triple-platinum hit “Rise Up,” will perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” a hymn with deep historical significance written by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in 1900. Day’s powerful vocals and Oscar-nominated acting skills add a dynamic touch to the pregame festivities.
In-game – DJ Kaskade: Making history, the Super Bowl introduces an in-game DJ, with Kaskade taking the stage. His beats will energize the stadium before the game, during warmups and breaks, adding a fresh vibe to the football extravaganza.
Halftime Show:
Usher: The highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime show will be headlined by the legendary Usher, an eight-time Grammy-winning singer. With over 80 million records sold, nine No. 1 singles, and a collection of 18 Billboard Music Awards, Usher is set to deliver a mesmerizing performance that will undoubtedly become the most-watched musical moment of the year. Adding to the excitement, the halftime show chatter has sparked speculation about potential collaborative performances and surprises that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
National Anthem:
Reba McEntire: Country superstar Reba McEntire, commemorating the 50th anniversary of her performance at the 1974 National Finals Rodeo, will sing the “Star-Spangled Banner.” Her illustrious career spans music, television, film, and more, making her a fitting choice for this patriotic moment.
American Sign Language (ASL) Performances:
Adding inclusivity to the musical lineup, all pregame and halftime performances will include ASL interpretations. Actor Daniel Durant will sign the national anthem, model and dancer Anjel Piñero will sign “America the Beautiful,” and actor/choreographer Shaheem Sanchez will sign “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and perform the ASL rendition of the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show.
To catch all the excitement of the 2024 Super Bowl, mark your calendar for today, Sunday (February 11), with kick-off scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EST at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The broadcast will be available on CBS and Nickelodeon, offering traditional television viewing options. If you prefer streaming, Paramount+ has you covered – tune in to the CBS broadcast through Paramount+. And don’t forget, there’s always Taylor Swift.
Here is the list of names that Usher will soon join in headlining the Super Bowl halftime show:
2023: Rihanna
2022: Eminem, Dr. Dre. Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige
2021: The Weeknd
2020: Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Emme Muniz
2019: Maroon 5, Travis Scott, Big Boi
2018: Justin Timberlake, The Tennessee Kids
2017: Lady Gaga
2016: Coldplay, Beyonce, Bruno Mars
2015: Katy Perry, Lenny Kravitz and Missy Elliott
2014: Bruno Mars, Red Hot Chili Peppers
2013: Beyoncé
2012: Madonna
2011: The Black Eyed Peas, Usher, Slash
2010: The Who
2009: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
2008: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
2007: Prince and the Florida A&M marching band
2006: The Rolling Stones
2005: Paul McCartney
2004: Janet Jackson, Kid Rock, P. Diddy, Nelly and Justin Timberlake
2003: Shania Twain, No Doubt and Sting
2002: U2
2001: Aerosmith, ‘N’Sync, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige and Nelly
2000: Phil Collins, Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias, Toni Braxton and an 80-person choir
1999: Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and tap dancer Savion Glover
1998: Boyz II Men, Smokey Robinson, Queen Latifah, Martha Reeves and The Temptations
1997: Dan Akroyd, John Goodman and James Belushi (also featuring James Brown and ZZ Top)
1996: Diana Ross
1995: Tony Bennett, Patti LaBelle, Arturo Sandoval and the Miami Sound Machine
1994: Clint Black, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, Wynonna and Naomi Judd
1993: Michael Jackson
1992: Gloria Estefan, Brian Boitano and Dorothy Hamill
1991: New Kids on the Block
1990: Pete Fountain, Doug Kershaw & Irma Thomas
1989: “Be Bop Bamboozled” featuring 3-D effects
1988: The Rockettes, Chubby Checker, 88 grand pianos, combined San Diego State, Cal State Northridge and USC marching bands
1987: George Burns, Mickey Rooney, Grambling State and USC marching bands, Disney characters, Southern California-area high school drill teams and dancers
1986: Up with People
1985: Tops in Blue
1984: University of Florida and Florida State marching bands
1983: Los Angeles Super Drill Team
1982: Up with People
1981: Southern University marching band, Helen O’Connell
1980: Up with People, Grambling State marching band
1979: Ken Hamilton and various Caribbean bands
1978: Tyler Apache Belles Drill Team, The Apache Band, Pete Fountain and Al Hirt
1977: Los Angeles Unified All-City Band with the New Mouseketeers & Audience card stunt
1976: Up with People
1975: Mercer Ellington and Grambling State marching band
1974: Texas Longhorn Band, Judy Mallett (Miss Texas 1973) on fiddle
1973: Michigan Marching Band, Woody Herman and Andy Williams
1972: Ella Fitzgerald, Carol Channing, Al Hirt, USAFA Cadet Chorale and U.S. Marine Corps Drill Team
1971: Southeast Missouri State marching band, Anita Bryant, Up With People
1970: Marguerite Piazza, Doc Severinsen, Lairen & Tara, Al Hirt, Lionel Hampton, Carol Channing, Southern University marching band
1969: Florida A&M University band, Miami-area high school bands
1968: Grambling State marching band
1967: Arizona Symphonic Marching Band, Grambling State marching band, Al Hirt, Anaheim High School, Ana-Hi-Steppers Drill Team and Flag Girls
