Country singer <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/reba-mcentire">Reba McEntire</a> is being praised for her rendition of the “Star-Spangled Banner” during Sunday night’s broadcast of <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl LVIII</a>.
The moment was especially poignant for the 68-year-old star as she had previously sang the <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/national-anthem">national anthem</a> fifty years prior at the 1974 National Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma when she was just 19 years old. This moment is believed to be the place where she was discovered.
While many modern artists have been criticized for trying to change up the song and make it their own, McEntire is being praised for keeping her version traditional. The singer and actress wore a sparkling outfit and big belt buckle as she belted out the lyrics with the accompaniment of a pre-recorded horn section, per <a href="https://variety.com/2024/music/news/reba-mcentire-national-anthem-2024-super-bowl-1235907333/">Variety</a>.
The entire performance was interspersed with patriotic imagery, including fireworks, American flags, and troops stationed abroad.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">
.<a href="https://twitter.com/reba?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@reba</a> sings the National Anthem at Super Bowl LVIII! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBLVIII?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SBLVIII</a> <a href="https://t.co/yEQi89hYGg">pic.twitter.com/yEQi89hYGg</a>
&mdash; NFL (@NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1756823157359423954?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2024</a></blockquote>
&#8220;Reba McEntire proving why she&#8217;s a living legend,&#8221; one social media user commented on X. &#8220;No gimmicks needed.&#8221;
Another agreed, <a href="https://twitter.com/The_Nomad_News/status/1756823752795714008">writing</a>, &#8220;An all-American choice here.&#8221;
“Now THAT&#8217;S how you show patriotism! Thank you Reba!” a third commenter <a href="https://twitter.com/Carrol10Venetta/status/1756829654248206627">echoed</a>. 
McEntire shared her thoughts on how she got ready to sing on football’s biggest night.
“I prepare by being prepared,” she said at a press conference. “I’ve been singing the national anthem in the shower, when we get in the car… Rex (Linn), my boyfriend, is a huge football fan. He’ll say, ‘Sing it one more time.’ I’ll say, ‘I think I know the words real good right now, so I’m all right.&#8217;”
<a href="https://onelink.to/dwapp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-9096" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://onelink.to/dwapp&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1700760801843000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP</a>
“It means that I get to sing a very special song for all American people around the world who have really worked so hard for our freedom and to give us peace…. It’s not about me. I’m a representation of this song, and I’m just honored to get to sing it. It’s a good one. I’ve been doing it for 50 years and I’m really proud to get to sing it,” McEntire added.
Country singers have been tasked with singing the national anthem before the last four Super Bowl games, including Chris Stapleton in 2023, Mickey Guyton in 2022, and Eric Church as part of a duet with R&amp;B singer Jazmine Sullivan in 2021. 
Demi Lovato was the last non-country star to take on the “Star-Spangled Banner” before the 2020 Super Bowl game.

<script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script>
<script async src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><div data-widget-host="revcontent" data-pub-id="165152" data-widget-id="290588"></div><script src="https://delivery.revcontent.com/165152/290588/widget.js"></script>

Reba McEntire Praised For National Anthem Performance At Super Bowl, Said ‘It’s Not About Me’

CONTINUE READING

Hooters Says It Was Never Really About The Hooters

WATCH: Britney Spears Makes Strange ‘Stepford Wife’ Confession During DUI Arrest

Fan-Favorite Actress Details Harrowing And ‘Breathtakingly Glorious’ Taylor Sheridan TV Set

America Waves Goodbye To Stephen Colbert As Trump Lands A Final Parting Shot

Hollywood’s Latest Race-Swap Debate Centers On Iconic Cartoon Character

Shane Gillis Gives Savage Response After Chelsea Handler Calls Him ‘Racist’

Entertainment

Celebrities

Country Music

National Anthem

Reba McEntire

Super Bowl

U.S.

A video goes viral showing a baby being refused his mother by two gay "dads". This is just the tip of the iceberg, which is why we will have an important discussion today about surrogacy. 

Hour 1

The Matt Walsh Show

Ep. 1765 - This Video Is One Of The Worst Things I've Seen In A Long Time 

The Strait of Hormuz officially opens for business (kind of), the Pope makes “shocking” comments on immigration, and President Trump promises UFO disclosure at TPUSA. 


The Michael Knowles Show

Ep. 1956 -  Pope Leo's "SHOCKING" Immigration Comments EXPLAINED

A false miscreed has corrupted our leadership class.


The Andrew Klavan Show

Ep. 1275 - Dumb, Dumber and Progressive

President Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, a murder-suicide involving former Democratic Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shakes Virginia, and France and Britain hold a conference to secure the Strait of Hormuz – after the Iranian conflict ends. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

- - -

Ep. 2738

- - -

Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3

- - -

Today's Sponsors:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text 'WIRE' to 83848 to learn more.

Pocket Hose - Text MORNING to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply.

Morning Wire

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26 [Member Exclusive]

A ceasefire goes into effect between Israel and Lebanon, a tragic murder-suicide rocks Virginia, and Dairy Queen deploys AI in the drive-thru. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
- - -
Ep. 2737
- - -
Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 
- - -
Today’s Sponsor:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to learn more.


Evening Wire: Lebanon Ceasefire Begins & Murder-Suicide Rocks VA | 4.16.26

The Pendragon Cycle

Menu

— Entertainment —

Reba McEntire Praised For National Anthem Performance At Super Bowl, Said ‘It’s Not About Me’