The singer, whose full name is Ledisi Anibade Young, said that she is "overwhelmed" and "honored" to sing the hymn

For the last three years, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," often referred to as the Black national anthem, has been performed ahead of the Super Bowl and this year the song will once

Often referred to as the Black national anthem, a pregame performance of the hymn “Lift Every Voice and Sing” has become a tradition at the Super Bowl.

Super Bowl LIX takes place in New Orleans, so the show is filled with artists who call NOLA home. Five-time Grammy award winning artist Jon Batiste will sing the national anthem at Super Bowl LIX. Jon Batiste is an accomplished singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who won Album of the Year in 2021.

Here's what you need to know about Ledisi, who will be performing "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at Super Bowl 59.

Several performances will be held before the massive matchup, including “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter Ledisi will perform the song on the field.

WASHINGTON — Grammy-winning musician Ledisi performed "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the 2025 Super Bowl, delivering a powerful rendition of the song often referred to as the Black national anthem. Lift Every Voice and Sing has been performed at every Super Bowl since 2021. Last year, Andra Day performed it ahead of the 2024 championship game.