A Look Back: Queen Latifah’s Super Bowl XLVIII Performance
As we continue to reflect on the memorable moments of the past couple of years, let’s take a moment to remember when Queen Latifah took center stage at Super Bowl XLVIII. The world-renowned artist gave a stirring rendition of “America The Beautiful” during the pregame festivities at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. This grand performance was televised live on FOX, reaching an audience of more than 164 million viewers in the U.S. alone. As a Grammy and Golden Globe-winning artist, Queen Latifah’s Super Bowl performance is one for the books in a career marked by numerous accolades and achievements.
Queen Latifah: A Multi-Talented Performer
Queen Latifah, well-known for hosting The Queen Latifah Show, is far more than just a television host. She is a successful musician, actress, label president, author, and entrepreneur. The New Jersey native returned to the Super Bowl after her first performance of “America The Beautiful” at Super Bowl XLIV.
Past Super Bowl Performances
Other artists who have graced the Super Bowl stage with their performances include Jennifer Hudson, Vicki Carr, Ray Charles, Mary J. Blige & Marc Anthony, Alicia Keys, Faith Hill, Lea Michele, Blake Shelton, and Miranda Lambert.
The Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show
Alongside Queen Latifah, the NFL also announced that Renee Fleming would perform the National Anthem, Amber Zion would perform in American Sign Language the National Anthem and “America The Beautiful,” and Bruno Mars would perform in the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show. These pregame and halftime shows are an NFL Network Production and were executive produced by Ricky Kirshner.
#QueenLatifah #SuperBowl #MusicIndustry #LivePerformances #MusicEvents
