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.

The NFL announced today the pregame entertainment for Super Bowl LIX, which will take place at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9, 2025, and air live on FOX.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Super Bowl pregame will have some Louisiana flavor: Multi-talented performer Jon Batiste will hit the stage to sing the national anthem, while Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle are slated to perform “America the Beautiful.”