Super Bowl 2023: National Anthem Performer Sheryl Lee Ralph & More

We may not know which teams are going head-to-head in next month’s Super Bowl LVII, but we do know who’s providing the music – and isn’t that just as important?

The NFL announced Tuesday that country singer Chris Stapleton will sing the national anthem, an honor that has been bestowed on the likes of Lady Gaga, Pink and Whitney Houston in previous years.

Another pre-bowl classic, America the Beautiful, is performed by legendary R&B singer and producer Babyface.

And all at Abbott Elementary School will be on his feet for the one and only Sheryl Lee Ralph, who was chosen to perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing” before the big game. While the world got a taste of Ralph’s musical prowess during her recent Emmys acceptance speech, her talent has been well-documented for decades. She even received a Tony nomination for her role as dream girl‘ Deena Jones in 1982, so she’s basically the original Beyoncé.

As previously reported, Rihanna — who just got her first Oscar nomination for her original song, “Lift Me Up.” Black Panther: Wakanda Forever — will be officiating this year’s Super Bowl halftime show.

Super Bowl LVII will air live on Fox on Sunday, February 12 from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Kick-off is at 6:30/5:30 a.m.

Which of these actors are you looking forward to the most? Leave a comment below with your choice(s).