Charlie Puth Performs National Anthem at Super Bowl LX
Puth sang the Star-Spangled Banner at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8, 2026, backed by a choir and orchestra while playing a Rhodes keyboard.
Overview
Charlie Puth performed the national anthem at Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Feb. 8, 2026, playing a Rhodes keyboard and backed by a choir and orchestra, the NFL said.
The performance opened the matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks and coincided with America 250 commemorations that included an Air Force and Navy eight-ship flyover, organizers said.
Fans and music commentators largely praised Puth's rendition on social media, while some viewers criticized what they called excessive auto-tune on his microphone, according to posts on X and other platforms.
Charlie Puth, 34, became the second New Jersey native to sing the Super Bowl national anthem after Whitney Houston in 1991, records show.
Bad Bunny is scheduled to headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show later in the evening, the NFL said.
Analysis
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The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks faced off in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.
Charlie Puth performed the Star-Spangled Banner playing a Rhodes keyboard or piano, backed by a choir, orchestra, and band, in a calm and simple style.
Fans and commentators mostly praised the performance on social media for its emotional and musical quality, though some criticized the excessive auto-tune.
The performance was followed by a joint U.S. Air Force and Navy eight-ship flyover, part of America 250 commemorations.
Bad Bunny is scheduled to headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show.
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