Super Bowl LIX will honor the musical legacy of its host city during the pregame performances. Why it matters: The NFL received some pushback from New Orleans music fans when Kendrick Lamar was announced as the game's halftime performer.

Jon Batiste, Trombone Shorty, Lauren Daigle and Ledisi will provide pregame entertainment at the 2025 Super Bowl.

Lauren Daigle is a Louisiana native and multiple Grammy, American Music and Billboard Music Award winner known for her powerful voice and chart-topping hits. Her 2018 album Look Up Child debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Top 200, making her the first female artist to reach the Top 10 on both the Pop and Christian Album charts simultaneously.

Jon Batiste will perform the National Anthem at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. The NFL revealed Batiste’s involvement with the big game during their annual Thanksgiving games on Thursday (Nov. 28). In the surprise promotional video,

Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans next February will have a hometown feel before the game gets underway. Jon Batiste, Trombone Shorty, Lauren Daigle and Ledisi will perform pregame on Feb. 9, the NFL announced Thursday.

The NFL announced the pregame entertainment for Super Bowl LIX, which will take place at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans

The NFL announced on Thanksgiving that the Super Bowl LIX pre-game telecast will spotlight singers and musicians from New Orleans and Louisiana. Jon Batiste, who grew up in Kenner and attended St. Augustine High School and the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, will sing the national anthem in the Caesars Superdome ahead of kickoff on Feb. 9.

Excited for the latest Super Bowl 2025 lineup announcements? As the countdown to the big game in New Orleans continues, the NFL has revealed more performers joining the lineup alongside Kendrick Lamar’s headlining halftime show.