Still, not everyone who’s had that responsibility has lived up to expectations.
But good or bad, at least they’re not forgettable.
Here are our picks for the most memorable Super Bowl national anthem performances of all time.
Whitney Houston, Lady Gaga, and Cher performing the national anthem at the Super Bowl.Credit: George Rose/Getty Images; Streeter Lecka/Getty Images; JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images
No pressure or anything.
Even though it was later revealed shepre-taped her set, it still outshined many live renditions of the song.
When the single was re-released following 9/11, it peaked at No.
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6 on theBillboardHot 100.
Moments before the country singer took the stage, he threatened to leave unlessNBCplayed his new video.
Her performance wasn’t everyone’s favorite, but it’s certainly not one we’ll forget soon.
Diana Ross at Super Bowl XVI.Bettmann/Bettmann Archive
And we wanted it that way.
(Insert other Backstreet Boy pun here).
Houston’s version was passionate and stirring, while Carey’s wasangelic and gentle.
Billy Joel at Super Bowl XLI.Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images
Stay tuned to the end to watch Carey hit her signature whistle high note on “free.”
The Super Bowl national anthem is not the time to try out crazy new vocal techniques, y’all.
Beyonce would go on to perform at the halftime show in2013and2016.
Aaron Neville at Super Bowl XL.Harry How/Getty Images
Later, it was revealed thatJennifer Hudson, like Houston, had also used apre-recorded vocal track.
Clarkson killed it, and nailed the ever-challenging high note on “land of the free.”
Her dramatic vocals, backed by a chorus, made for aunique and riveting performance.
Whitney Houston at Super Bowl XXV.George Rose/Getty Images
Luke Bryan, Super Bowl LI (2017)
Luke Bryangave asteady performanceof the anthem.
Pink, Super Bowl LII (2018)
True talent at work!
Her idol Whitney Houston would’ve been proud.
Harry Connick Jr. at Super Bowl XXVI.Focus on Sport/Getty Images
We still can’t believe she lostThe Masked Singerlater that month.
Film buffs should recognize Best Actress winnerMarlee Matlinas afrequent ASL performer.
She was alongside Garth Brooks in 1993, Billy Joel in 2007, and, Lady Gaga in 2016.
Garth Brooks at Super Bowl XXVII.George Rose/Getty Images
Natalie Cole at Super Bowl XXVIII.Focus on Sport/Getty Images
Kathie Lee Gifford at Super Bowl XXIX.Mike Powell/ALLSPORT/Getty Images
Vanessa Williams at Super Bowl XXX.Mike Powell/Allsport/Getty Images
Luther Vandross at Super Bowl XXXI.DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images
Cher at Super Bowl XXXIII.Rick Stewart/Getty Images
Faith Hill at Super Bowl XXXIV.Doug Pensinger/ALLSPORT/Online USA, Inc./Liaison Agency
The Backstreet Boys at Super Bowl XXXV.Joe Traver/Liaison
Mariah Carey at Super Bowl XXXVI.Frank Micelotta/ImageDirect
The Chicks at Super Bowl XXXVII.Al Bello/Getty Images
Beyoncé at Super Bowl XXXVIII.KMazur/WireImage
Combined academy choirs at Super Bowl XXXIX.FOX
Jordin Sparks at Super Bowl XLII.Focus on Sport/Getty Images
Jennifer Hudson at Super Bowl XLIII.Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images
Carrie Underwood at Super Bowl XLIV.Kevin Mazur/WireImage
Christina Aguilera at Super Bowl XLV.Jamie Squire/Getty
Kelly Clarkson at Super Bowl XLVI.Christopher Polk/Getty
Alicia Keys at Super Bowl XLVII.Chris Graythen/Getty
Renée Fleming at Super Bowl XLVIII.Kevin Mazur/WireImage
Idina Menzel at Super Bowl XLIX.Rob Carr/Getty Images
Lady Gaga at Super Bowl 50.Matt Cowan/Getty Images
Luke Bryan at Super Bowl LI.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Pink at Super Bowl LII.ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images
Gladys Knight at Super Bowl LIII.Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Demi Lovato at Super Bowl LIV.Tom Pennington/Getty Images
Mickey Guyton at Super Bowl LVI.Kevin Mazur/Getty
Marlee Matlin at Super Bowl XXVII.George Rose/Getty Images
