Louisiana’s own Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle will take center stage at Super Bowl 59, performing “America the Beautiful” before the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles face off at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
Why It Matters: The Super Bowl is more than just football—it’s a cultural spectacle. With New Orleans hosting, the pregame performances will spotlight the city’s legendary music scene, known for its deep roots in jazz, blues, gospel, and funk.
Who Are the Performers? Trombone Shorty (Troy Andrews) is a Grammy-winning musician who blends funk, rock, and jazz. He’s performed at the White House, the Grammys, and toured with legends like Lenny Kravitz and the Foo Fighters. Lauren Daigle, another Louisiana native, is a Grammy-winning contemporary Christian artist. Her hit song “You Say” is six-times Platinum, and she made history as the first female artist to top both the Pop and Christian album charts.
A Special ASL Performance: Stephanie Nogueras, a deaf actor known for her work on “Switched at Birth” and “Killing It,” will perform “America the Beautiful” in American Sign Language (ASL), making the moment more inclusive for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
The Big Picture: Super Bowl pregame performances set the stage for the biggest night in sports, and this year, they double as a tribute to Louisiana’s unparalleled musical history. Expect a powerful, soulful rendition of “America the Beautiful”—and a performance that cements New Orleans as a capital of American music.
