One of the most poignant moments of Super Bowl LVIII occurred even before the kick-off!
Reba McEntire’s moving rendition of the national anthem stirred emotions among fans, with one Kansas City Chiefs defender visibly moved to tears during her performance.
The country music icon concluded the opening ceremony just moments before the Super Bowl kicked off on Sunday, delivering a stirring rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner”.
As CBS’ broadcast panned across the players, many remained focused, but Chris Jones, the Chiefs’ formidable defensive lineman, was visibly moved by the moment.
In a video capturing the scene, Chris, donning jersey number 95, was seen with tears streaming down his face as Reba sang her heart out. Notably, the performance lasted 95 seconds, surpassing the 90.5-second over/under mark set by sports bettors.
Chris wasn’t the sole individual moved by the performance. Fans inundated social media platforms such as X (previously known as Twitter) to convey their admiration for Reba’s rendition, with the prevailing sentiment being highly positive.
Reba McEntire performs at the Super Bowl LVIII Pregame. Credit: Christopher Polk / Getty
“One individual tweeted on X about the emotional moment, stating, ‘Chris Jones crying during the national anthem is what America is all about.'”
Another commenter chimed in, adding, “Chris Jones crying during the NATIONAL ANTHEM… is EVERYTHING!! Greatest Country in the world!!”
Reba was just one of the numerous celebrities attending the Super Bowl, alongside stars such as Post Malone, Usher, Paul Rudd, Leonardo DiCaprio, and many others, gathering to witness the pinnacle of the NFL season.
Indeed, Malone took to the stage just before Reba to perform ‘America The Beautiful’ – a rendition that many viewers hailed as “the best they’ve ever heard”.
“One X user wrote, ‘One of the best versions of America the Beautiful I’ve ever heard.'”
“Wow. Post Malone’s version of America the Beautiful was the best I have ever heard,” another commenter added.
A fourth individual agreed, tweeting: “Post Malone just blew my mind by singing the best version of America the Beautiful I have ever heard.”
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The Kansas City Chiefs, current Super Bowl champions, stand poised to etch their names in history with a possible consecutive triumph should they prevail against the San Francisco 49ers. This eagerly awaited showdown marks a rematch of the exhilarating 2020 Super Bowl, during which the Chiefs orchestrated a stunning comeback from a 10-point shortfall in the third quarter to clinch victory over the 49ers.
As anticipation reaches its zenith and the stakes soar, excitement for the game has reached an unparalleled fervor, with millions of American adults eagerly gearing up to place their bets. Per estimates from the American Gaming Association, around 68 million American adults are poised to join the frenetic wagering frenzy, further electrifying the atmosphere surrounding the event.
As anticipation builds for the halftime show, the spotlight shines brightly on Usher, slated to headline the eagerly awaited entertainment segment. Online discussions are rife with speculation regarding potential guest artists joining Usher onstage (Could it be Justin Bieber?), hinting at a dynamic performance that is poised to heighten the thrill of the Super Bowl spectacle.
