Cameras captured President Donald Trump saluting, Chiefs coach Andy Reid holding his hat to his chest and Jalen Hurts closing his eyes during Baptiste's performance

Singer Jon Batiste took the stage at the 2025 Super Bowl, and kicked off the game with a stunning rendition of the National Anthem, with his performance clocking in at just over two minutes.

Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” a song often called the Black national anthem, was sung before the Super Bowl for the fourth year in a row Sunday.

Watch Jon Batiste perform the National Anthem at Super Bowl 2025. Batiste's singing of "The Spar-Spangled Banner" was met with tears.

Jon Batiste brought musicianship and New Orleans flair to the Super Bowl national anthem, while Lauren Daigle and Ledisi also represented the state.

The national anthem has been involved in American sports for over a century, dating back to at least the 1918 World Series. That came in the closing days of World War 1, and it’

This year's Anthem performer is Jon Batiste. Here's everything you need to know about him:

The 2025 Super Bowl began with an absolutely incredible performance of the national anthem from New Orleans native Jon Batiste and absolutely no one is surprised. The Grammy and Oscar-winner put on a show worthy of the Superdome — and created some intrigue for bettors, too.