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The NFL announced Sunday that Coco Jones has been selected to play the black national anthem at 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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Recording artist 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 world’s biggest entertainment stage, and we’re proud to spotlight artists who embody the very best in music and culture,” NFL senior vice president of global event production Jon Barker said in a statement. “Beyond the game itself, the Super Bowl is a global celebration. These artists bring a distinct voice to the moment and help set the tone for a day that will captivate fans around the world.”
Jones becomes the latest performer 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 has been routinely performed during the first game of the season and at 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 in the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis during an incident with police officers. Floyd’s death started a wave of action against racial injustice across 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 the ESPYS 2023 at the Dolby Theater on July 12, 2023. (Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports)
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Bad Bunny will be the Super Bowl LX halftime performer, which has already garnered attention.
