Reba McEntire, the 68-year-old Grammy winner, delivered a powerful rendition of the National Anthem at Super Bowl LVIII, moving both fans and players. The cameras captured Chiefs’ Chris Jones visibly emotional and Patrick Mahomes getting misty-eyed. Fans expressed admiration for Reba’s performance, with one stating, “So much emotion going around tonight.”
Interestingly, this was not Reba’s first time singing the anthem at a major event; she was discovered 50 years ago while singing it at the National Finals Rodeo. Reflecting on the experience, she shared, “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate that anniversary” than singing at the historic Super Bowl in Las Vegas. Reba’s talent and emotional delivery left a lasting impact on the audience, making her performance a memorable part of the Super Bowl experience.
Tears run as Reba McEntire sings the US National Anthem 🇺🇸😢 pic.twitter.com/TvJlKSM7bU
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