Charlie Puth opened Super Bowl LX with a calm yet powerful performance of the national anthem, and the NFL didn’t waste time sharing its reaction.
Shortly after the pregame ceremony wrapped, the league posted a video clip of Puth’s performance and praised the dramatic military flyover that followed, calling the moment “UNREAL.”
The performance took place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, moments before the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks faced off for the Super Bowl title.
With millions watching around the world, Puth delivered a piano-backed version of “The Star-Spangled Banner” that leaned into simplicity rather than spectacle. The flyover by joint Navy and Air Force aircraft closed the ceremony, giving the NFL a picture-perfect opening to its biggest game of the year.
Charlie Puth performs onstage during the Super Bowl LX Pregame at Levi's Stadium.Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation
Standing behind his keyboard, Charlie Puth performed the anthem in his signature style, choosing control and clarity over big vocal flourishes. He played the piano himself while supported by a band.
View this post on InstagramIn the days leading up to the game, Puth explained that the national anthem is one of the hardest songs for any singer to perform because of its wide range and rising notes. He said he wanted to avoid “over-singing” the anthem and instead let the melody speak for itself.
That approach showed during the live broadcast. Cameras caught players, coaches, and sideline staff visibly moved by the performance. Some athletes stood still with their hands over their hearts, while others closed their eyes as the final notes played. As Puth looked skyward during the flyover, the stadium fell into a quiet pause before erupting into applause.
Super Bowl LX featured a packed entertainment lineup, and Puth’s performance served as the emotional entry point. Before kickoff, Coco Jones performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” while Brandi Carlile delivered “America the Beautiful.” Rock band Green Day also appeared during the pregame show. Later in the night, Bad Bunny headlined the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show.
Super Bowl national anthem performances often invite strong opinions. As someone watching from home, it felt like one of those Super Bowl moments that doesn’t need replay after replay to make its point.
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