James Weldon Johnson initially wrote it as a poem a year earlier, and his brother John Rosamond Johnson composed the music.

Jon Batiste talks about performing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Super Bowl in New Orleans, his future with the Kennedy Center, and more ...

Jon Batiste transformed the Super Bowl stage into a symphony of creativity, debuting new music, reimagining “The Star-Spangled Banner" and shining a global spotlight on his wife's creative vision.

Jon Batiste opened Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans with a rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' kicking off a rematch between ...

Jon Batiste performed the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, and released new projects: ‘My United States’ and a special ...

Before 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This year, it turns 125.

Kendrick Lamar is slated as the 2025 Super Bowl halftime performer, with SZA joining him. The 37-year-old Compton native earned several Grammys just a week ago for his song “Not Like Us.” It’s unclear ...

President Donald Trump, hours after his inauguration on Monday, appeared in a pre-taped video shown on ESPN during Monday's College Football Playoff national championship game. During halftime of ...

Super Bowl pregame show was a soulful celebration of New Orleans, from Jon Batiste's national anthem to Lady Gage, Ledisi and ...

Super Bowl LIX will kick off the showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles with a special rendition ...

From the Pregame Show to the Halftime Show, here are all the performers confirmed to take the stage in New Orleans at Super ...

Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images National debt ... with the legislation of June 2023. As of January 2025, the U.S. national debt stands at over $36 trillion. The United States has the highest national ...