The NFL has grown the Super Bowl into one of the world's biggest sporting events over the six decades since the Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs to win the first title.
The annual meeting between the AFC and NFC champions has now become much more than just a game. It's an annual spectacle that combines sports and entertainment for the nearly 100 million people who will tune into the game worldwide.
Super Bowl 60 will be no different. While many will be tuning in chiefly to watch the New England Patriots square off against the Seattle Seahawks, others will want to see the many musical acts performing before and during the game.
The Super Bowl halftime show is the marquee non-football event of the big game. That said, many will also be interested in who will perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the premiere, as it is the most heralded of the pregame performances.
Last year, Jon Batiste was tapped to perform the national anthem. Who will get the honor of performing it at Super Bowl 60? Here's what to know about the anthem singer for the Super Bowl in 2026.













