Last night at the opening of Super Bowl LVIII, Charlotte’s own Sainted Trap Choir (of recent America’s Got Talent fame) and renowned soul singer Andra Day together sang a gospel-inspired rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” often referred to as the Black National Anthem.
Written in 1899 by civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson, the song has become a symbol of pride and resilience.
Super Bowl LVIII marks only the fourth time the anthem has been featured in the event’s history since its Super Bowl debut in 2021.
.@AndraDayMusic performs Lift Every Voice and Sing before #SBLVIII! pic.twitter.com/gNRZ9XyibV
— NFL (@NFL) February 11, 2024
The performance was co-arranged by Charlotte native Dennis Reed Jr., the Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, rapper, producer, teacher, and inspirer out of Charlotte who’s introduced President Obama on stage in Charlotte, toured with Fantasia, and performed live for Oprah Winfrey.
What did you think about last night’s performances and game?
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