Lauren Daigle, Trombone Shorty Perform 'America the Beautiful' at Super Bowl 2025

Louisiana musicians Lauren Daigle and Trombone Shorty delivered a New Orleans-inspired rendition of 'America the Beautiful' at the 2025 Super Bowl pre-game festivities at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Their performance highlighted the rich musical heritage of New Orleans, with Trombone Shorty's trombone solos and Daigle's vocals flanked by sousaphone and guitar. This collaboration follows their previous work together, including a performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The Super Bowl event also featured Jon Batiste singing the national anthem and Ledisi performing 'Lift Every Voice and Sing,' with Kendrick Lamar headlining the halftime show. Notably, Daigle's performance comes years after controversy surrounding her participation in a New Year's event due to a previous impromptu concert during COVID-19 restrictions. Trombone Shorty, known for his blend of jazz, funk, and hip hop, is a Grammy-winning artist from the legendary Tremé neighborhood, further emphasizing the cultural significance of the Super Bowl's music lineup.