Sports business reporter Darren Rovell pointed this out on Twitter. That pushed the time of her National Anthem beyond what many sports books had as the over/under for bettors. The music icon opens up to ETs Kevin Frazier about her performance on Sundays broadcast, airing on CBS.Exclusives from ETonline. 'The NFL recently announced their new social justice platform Inspire Change, and I am honored to be a part of its inaugural year.'. Less important was a controversy created by Knight singing the word "brave" two times. 'I am proud to use my voice to unite and represent our country in my hometown of Atlanta,' Knight said when it was announced she would perform, according to CBS Sports.
We used to say prayers in school before school started, and we just don’t have that anymore and I’m just - I'm just hoping that it will be about our country and how we treat each other and being the great country that we are." The 74-year-old singer announced the news on Thursday on Twitter, sharing a photo announcing her as the national anthem singer at this year's big game happening on Feb. We used to sing it in school before school started. The NFL finally got some star power to perform at the Super Bowl this year in Atlanta. I believe in all of those things, and as far as this is concerned, I grew up with the National Anthem. "All I can deal with right now is what my heart says. "People are going to have their opinions," she said (quote via Mediaite). Knight defended herself on Friday, telling CNN it came down to respect for our country. Some on social media felt she should have decline out of respect to the controversy surrounding Colin Kaepernick. On Monday, conversation turned toward whether the soul singer should have performed at all. Few will argue the merit of the performance, especially with a relatively unremarkable halftime performance by Maroon 5. AceShowbiz - Amidst the controversy surrounding the headliners for Super Bowl LIII halftime show, NFL announced on Thursday, January 17 that Gladys Knight would be singing the national anthem at. Maroon 5 will be joined by Big Boi, Atlanta-based rapper from Outkast, and Travis Scott during the halftime performance.Knight slowly moved through the song, only deviating at the very end when she sang the final word "brave" two times. Dont miss Gladys Knights powerful version of the National Anthem The New England Patriots battle the Los Angeles Rams during during Super Bowl LIII.Subscr. Her hits include "Midnight Train to Georgia" and "That's What Friends Are For." The 74-year-old and the Pips were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. But this time, I would hope that they would feel it so deeply that it would lift them to a higher place," she said. In a video released by the NFL, Knight said she hopes the National Anthem will "touch people in a different way." Knight wore a bedazzled white dress and sparkly boots as she sang an incredible rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner. AFP PHOTO / Jewel SAMAD (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images) Gladys Knight, known as the "Empress of Soul", performs during the traditionnal Clive Davis party on the eve of the 60th Annual Grammy Awards on January 28, 2018, in New York. The seven-time Grammy Award-winner says she's proud to use her voice to "unite and represent our country" in her hometown of Atlanta. (CBS/AP) - Gladys Knight will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at this year's Super Bowl.
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