Reba McEntire’s Stirring Rendition of the National Anthem at Super Bowl LVIII Moves Fans and Players to Tears
At Super Bowl LVIII, country music icon Reba McEntire delivered a powerful rendition of the National Anthem, evoking tears from both fans and players. The Grammy-winning singer, aged 68, captivated the audience with her exceptional talent and heartfelt performance. As she sang, cameras captured the emotional response of Chiefs’ defensive lineman Chris Jones, visibly moved by the lyrics, while even Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was touched by the end of the song.
Reba’s performance resonated deeply with viewers, with one fan expressing, “So much emotion going around tonight.” Another admirer remarked, “Kudos to #KansasCityChiefs DT Chris Jones for his raw emotion during the National Anthem.”
Interestingly, Reba McEntire’s connection to the National Anthem runs deep, as she was discovered 50 years ago while singing it. Despite this being her first time performing the anthem at the Super Bowl, Reba has sung it numerous times throughout her illustrious five-decade-long music career. She shared on X that she opened the National Finals Rodeo in 1974 with the anthem, an event that proved pivotal in launching her career. Reflecting on the significance of this milestone, she expressed her honor at being part of such a historic event, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of her discovery at the rodeo.
“I’m honored to be part of something as big and historic as the Super Bowl coming to Las Vegas for the first time. 2024 marks 50 years since I was discovered singing the National Anthem at the National Finals Rodeo. And I can’t think of a better way to celebrate that anniversary,” Reba shared on her website.
Tears run as Reba McEntire sings the US National Anthem 🇺🇸😢 pic.twitter.com/TvJlKSM7bU
— Sky Sports NFL (@SkySportsNFL) February 11, 2024
