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The NFL announced Sunday that Coco Jones has been selected to perform the Black national anthem during Super Bowl LX, which will take place on February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Jones is a singer/songwriter and actress who has appeared on “Bel-Air” and “The Voice.” She released her first studio album, “Why Not More?” on April 25.
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Entertainer Coco Jones performs the national anthem before the CFP National Championship college football game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)
Charlie Puth will sing the national anthem and Brandi Carlile will sing “America the Beautiful.”
“Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest entertainment stage in the world, and we’re proud to spotlight artists who embody the best in music and culture,” Jon Barker, NFL senior vice president of global event production, said in a statement. “Beyond the game itself, the Super Bowl is a global celebration. These artists bring a distinct voice to the moment, helping to set the tone for a day that will captivate fans around the world.”
Jones will become the latest artist to sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The performance of the Black national anthem has been a source of consternation for fans since the NFL decided to insert the song into the NFL season. It is regularly played in the first game of the season and in the Super Bowl since 2020.
Coco Jones on the red carpet at the 97th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theater at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 2, 2025. (Kevork Djansezian/USA TODAY)
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Ledisi sang “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at Super Bowl LIX.
The NFL began playing the Black national anthem following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis during an incident with police officers. Floyd’s death sparked a wave of action against racial injustice in the United States.
The NAACP began promoting “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as the black national anthem in 1917.
American singer Coco Jones arrives on the red carpet ahead of ESPYS 2023 at Dolby Theater on July 12, 2023. (Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports)
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