Reba McEntire, the latest luminary in a prestigious lineage of country music stars, stepped onto the grand stage of the Super Bowl to deliver a rendition of the National Anthem. In the wake of unforgettable performances by icons such as Garth Brooks, Faith Hill, Charley Pride, Carrie Underwood, Eric Church, Mickey Guyton, and Chris Stapleton, McEntire faced the challenge with the poise and grace befitting her status as a 68-year-old Grammy winner.
Following the emotional rendition of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by Andra Day and Post Malone's surprising take on "God Bless America," Reba graced the stage adorned in a gold blazer, embellished black pants, and an oversized gold belt buckle.
The country-infused atmosphere of the event began with Post Malone's unexpected rendition of "America The Beautiful," where he sported a country fashion style and strummed an old guitar, emulating the aesthetic of greats in the genre.
McEntire's rendition of the National Anthem, accompanied by the steel guitar, maintained the country ambiance and made many fans very happy.
Amidst the country music spectacle, Beyoncé's announcement of her new album, which seemingly has a country music influence on it, was a surprise twist that makes us think country music is starting to have a cultural moment.
For McEntire, the performance marked a full-circle moment, evoking memories of her humble beginnings singing the anthem at the National Finals Rodeo in 1974.
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