New York- Although people responded with unbelievable emoji to the NFL’s announcement that R&B artist Jasmine Sullivan and country singer Eric Church would unite to perform the national anthem at the Super Bowl, the duo showed why they are so many Grammy-winning stars.
The two blended their voices beautifully to create a fun and memorable version of “The Star Spangled Banner” Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.
Church started performing with his guitar and I felt a lot hoarse. Sullivan later joined in with a hoarse but rich voice and large presence, performing the lyrics like a veteran singer. Both are winning new fans Sunday night.
They finished singing together, and the church left Sullivan center stage with his radiant voice as he supported her, epically merging them as a perfect team.
Prior to that performance, the Grammy Award-winning guitarist, HER, demonstrated her status as a rock star with her performance of “America the Beautiful.” His voice was thin and strong while playing his guitar like a true superstar.
Sullivan, Church and Hare appeared in Tampa moments before the Tampa Bay Pirates contracted the Kansas City Chiefs disease.
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