John Legend - H 2015
John Legend performed “America the Beautiful” at Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday afternoon.
The Oscar-nominated musician took his place at the piano on the University of Phoenix Stadium field in Glendale, Ariz., prior to Idina Menzel singing the national anthem. As the singer played the piano and sang, footage of the opposing teams, the Grand Canyon, Boston and Seattle displayed across television screens.
Legend, along with rapper Common, is an Oscar nominee for best original song for “Glory” from the film Selma.
Related Stories
Super Bowl XLIX will see the New England Patriots go against the Seattle Seahawks. Katy Perry and Lenny Kravitz are slotted to perform during the halftime show.
The game airs live at 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 1 on NBC.
More from The Hollywood Reporter
-
Writers Strike
Taika Waititi, Eva Longoria and Niecy Nash-Betts Talk Leading the Diversity Charge at The Hollywood Reporter’s Raising Our Voices Luncheon
![]()
-
Bruce Willis
Tallulah Willis Opens Up About Coping With Father Bruce Willis’ Dementia, Says She’s “Known Something Was Wrong for a Long Time”
![]()
-
Sharon Stone
Sharon Stone Discusses Challenges With Getting Work Since Her Stroke, Rails Against “Anti-Woke Bullsh**” at THR’s Raising Our Voices Event
![]()
-
![]()
-
Harassment in Hollywood
Los Angeles District Attorney Decides Against Bringing Charges in Armie Hammer Sexual Misconduct Case
![]()
-
Writers Strike
Boston University President Accuses 2023 Graduates of “Cancel Culture” After They Boo David Zaslav During Commencement
![]()
