Andra Day performing at the Super Bowl on Feb. 11, 2024.Photo:Jamie Squire/GettyAndra Daywas ready for her close up at the 2024 Super Bowl.Day, 39, wasamong the artists who performedbefore the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers faced off in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.Daybelted out “Lift Every Voice and Sing,”otherwise known as the Black national anthem, wearing an oversize taupe suit with black buttons and matching shoes, plus gold jewelry including Simone I. Smith Jewelry Sister LoveThe Bella Hoops.For her makeup, proPorsche Coopersaid the inspiration was “flawless feline.” Cooper usedSoshe Beauty Waterproof Precision Eyeliner in Checkmateto accentuate her eyes.Day is the fourth artist to perform the song since it was added to the pre-game performance slate in 2021. That year,Alicia Keyssang it in a taped version ahead of the game. In 2022, gospel duoMary Maryperformed the song and in 2023,Sheryl Lee Ralphdid.Andra Day performs during the Super Bowl LVIII Pregame at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Kevin Mazur/GettyAt a Feb. 9 press conference celebrating the Super Bowl performances, the “Rise Up” singer toldApple Music’s Nadeska Alexis that sharing “such an important piece of our culture with the world,” as the interviewer put it, “is an honor.”“It’s exciting,” Day added. “And it feels intentional. I like to do things with intention and with purpose.”Andra Day attends the Super Bowl LVIII Pregame.Kevin Mazur/GettySpeaking withApple’s New Music Daily Radio Host Eddie Murphyin a clip posted to her Instagram feed on Feb. 8, Day said of her performance, “I want people in their spirits to feel love and I want them to feel healed and I want them to feel hope — and to understand that this is truly a moment of togetherness.“Reba McEntire, Post Malone and Andra Day attend the Super Bowl LVIII Pregame.Kevin Mazur/Getty“Grateful!” Daycaptioned a postannouncing the news of her performance on Jan. 18.The next day, the award-winning actress and singer made an adorable mention of her performance whenshe got in on the viral “Of Course” trend.Andra Day attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards Pre-GRAMMY Gala Feb. 3, 2024 in Beverly Hills, Calif.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic“I’m a singer. Of course I’m performing at the Super Bowl Halftime show,” she said.A voice can be heard replying, “No you’re not,” to which singer-songwriter then clarified, “Okay, d-mn, I’m singing the Anthem.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up to date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Also performing ahead of kickoff areReba McEntireandPost Malone. McEntire will sing the National Anthem, while Post Malone will sing “America the Beautiful.“The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will face off in Super Bowl LVIII, airing on CBS on Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Andra Day performing at the Super Bowl on Feb. 11, 2024.Photo:Jamie Squire/Getty
Jamie Squire/Getty
Andra Daywas ready for her close up at the 2024 Super Bowl.Day, 39, wasamong the artists who performedbefore the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers faced off in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.Daybelted out “Lift Every Voice and Sing,”otherwise known as the Black national anthem, wearing an oversize taupe suit with black buttons and matching shoes, plus gold jewelry including Simone I. Smith Jewelry Sister LoveThe Bella Hoops.For her makeup, proPorsche Coopersaid the inspiration was “flawless feline.” Cooper usedSoshe Beauty Waterproof Precision Eyeliner in Checkmateto accentuate her eyes.Day is the fourth artist to perform the song since it was added to the pre-game performance slate in 2021. That year,Alicia Keyssang it in a taped version ahead of the game. In 2022, gospel duoMary Maryperformed the song and in 2023,Sheryl Lee Ralphdid.Andra Day performs during the Super Bowl LVIII Pregame at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Kevin Mazur/GettyAt a Feb. 9 press conference celebrating the Super Bowl performances, the “Rise Up” singer toldApple Music’s Nadeska Alexis that sharing “such an important piece of our culture with the world,” as the interviewer put it, “is an honor.”“It’s exciting,” Day added. “And it feels intentional. I like to do things with intention and with purpose.”Andra Day attends the Super Bowl LVIII Pregame.Kevin Mazur/GettySpeaking withApple’s New Music Daily Radio Host Eddie Murphyin a clip posted to her Instagram feed on Feb. 8, Day said of her performance, “I want people in their spirits to feel love and I want them to feel healed and I want them to feel hope — and to understand that this is truly a moment of togetherness.“Reba McEntire, Post Malone and Andra Day attend the Super Bowl LVIII Pregame.Kevin Mazur/Getty“Grateful!” Daycaptioned a postannouncing the news of her performance on Jan. 18.The next day, the award-winning actress and singer made an adorable mention of her performance whenshe got in on the viral “Of Course” trend.Andra Day attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards Pre-GRAMMY Gala Feb. 3, 2024 in Beverly Hills, Calif.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic“I’m a singer. Of course I’m performing at the Super Bowl Halftime show,” she said.A voice can be heard replying, “No you’re not,” to which singer-songwriter then clarified, “Okay, d-mn, I’m singing the Anthem.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up to date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Also performing ahead of kickoff areReba McEntireandPost Malone. McEntire will sing the National Anthem, while Post Malone will sing “America the Beautiful.“The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will face off in Super Bowl LVIII, airing on CBS on Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Andra Daywas ready for her close up at the 2024 Super Bowl.
Day, 39, wasamong the artists who performedbefore the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers faced off in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Daybelted out “Lift Every Voice and Sing,”otherwise known as the Black national anthem, wearing an oversize taupe suit with black buttons and matching shoes, plus gold jewelry including Simone I. Smith Jewelry Sister LoveThe Bella Hoops.
For her makeup, proPorsche Coopersaid the inspiration was “flawless feline.” Cooper usedSoshe Beauty Waterproof Precision Eyeliner in Checkmateto accentuate her eyes.
Day is the fourth artist to perform the song since it was added to the pre-game performance slate in 2021. That year,Alicia Keyssang it in a taped version ahead of the game. In 2022, gospel duoMary Maryperformed the song and in 2023,Sheryl Lee Ralphdid.
Andra Day performs during the Super Bowl LVIII Pregame at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Kevin Mazur/Getty
Kevin Mazur/Getty
At a Feb. 9 press conference celebrating the Super Bowl performances, the “Rise Up” singer toldApple Music’s Nadeska Alexis that sharing “such an important piece of our culture with the world,” as the interviewer put it, “is an honor.”
“It’s exciting,” Day added. “And it feels intentional. I like to do things with intention and with purpose.”
Andra Day attends the Super Bowl LVIII Pregame.Kevin Mazur/Getty
Speaking withApple’s New Music Daily Radio Host Eddie Murphyin a clip posted to her Instagram feed on Feb. 8, Day said of her performance, “I want people in their spirits to feel love and I want them to feel healed and I want them to feel hope — and to understand that this is truly a moment of togetherness.”
Reba McEntire, Post Malone and Andra Day attend the Super Bowl LVIII Pregame.Kevin Mazur/Getty
“Grateful!” Daycaptioned a postannouncing the news of her performance on Jan. 18.
The next day, the award-winning actress and singer made an adorable mention of her performance whenshe got in on the viral “Of Course” trend.
Andra Day attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards Pre-GRAMMY Gala Feb. 3, 2024 in Beverly Hills, Calif.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
“I’m a singer. Of course I’m performing at the Super Bowl Halftime show,” she said.
A voice can be heard replying, “No you’re not,” to which singer-songwriter then clarified, “Okay, d-mn, I’m singing the Anthem.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up to date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Also performing ahead of kickoff areReba McEntireandPost Malone. McEntire will sing the National Anthem, while Post Malone will sing “America the Beautiful.”
The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will face off in Super Bowl LVIII, airing on CBS on Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. ET.
source: people.com
