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1. Jennifer Hudson – Super Bowl XLIII Pre-Game Show

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Singer Jennifer Hudson performs the national anthem during the pre-game show prior to the start of Super Bowl XLIII between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic) arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,performance,singer,gulf coast states,stadium,pittsburgh steelers,jennifer hudson,national anthem,arizona cardinals,tampa,raymond james stadium,game show,florida – us state,nfc west,super bowl xliii

2. Aretha Franklin – Super Bowl XL – Pittsburgh Steelers v Seattle Seahawks

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DETROIT, MI – FEBRUARY 5: Singer Aretha Franklin sings the National Anthem prior to the start of Super Bowl XL between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks February 5, 2006 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The Steelers won the game 21-10. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) vertical,usa,singer,sport,michigan,american football – sport,seattle seahawks,nfl,aretha franklin,singing,pittsburgh steelers,ford field,super bowl,national anthem,most valuable player,super bowl xl,detroit – michigan,nfc west,super bowl most valuable player award

3. Beyonce – Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show Press Conference

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NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 31: Beyonce performs the National Anthem at the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show Press Conference at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on January 31, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images) celebrities,people,one person,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,adult,one woman only,adults only,topics,topix,bestof,performance,smiling,dress,new orleans,gulf coast states,mini dress,long hair,beyonce knowles,singing,brown hair,press conference,form fitted,form fitted dress,long sleeved,sleeved dress,wavy hair,super bowl,halftime show,white dress,national anthem,side part,pepsi,ernest n. morial convention center,olcay gulsen – designer label,white color

4. Luther Vandross

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26 Jan 1997: Singer Luther Vandross performs the National Anthem at Super Bowl XXXI between the New England Patriots and the Green Bay Packers at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Packers won the game, 35-21. usa,performance,singer,sport,1990-1999,new orleans,american football – sport,nfl,stadium,louisiana superdome,green bay packers,luther vandross,national anthem,new england patriots,superhero,nfc north

5. Vanessa Williams – SBXXX

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28 Jan 1996: Singer Vanessa Williams sings the national anthem prior to the Dallas Cowboys game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XXX at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. The Cowboys defeated the Steelers 27-17. Mandatory Credit: Mike Powe usa,singer,sport,1990-1999,arizona,american football – sport,nfl,stadium,singing,dallas cowboys,pittsburgh steelers,national anthem,vanessa l. williams,tempe – arizona,nfc east,sun devil stadium,super bowl xxx

6. Whitney Houston – Sings National Anthem At Super Bowl XXV

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TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 27: Whitney Houston sings the National Anthem during the pregame show at Super Bowl XXV while tens of thousands of football fans wave tiny American flags in an incredible outburst of patriotism during the Persian Gulf War on 01/27/1991. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Getty Images) microphone,color image,photography,people,full length,one person,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,awe,sport,abundance,flag,1990-1999,whitney houston,gulf coast states,american football – sport,nfl,shouting,waving,patriotism,singing,small,fan – enthusiast,headband,buffalo bills,new york giants,tracksuit,national anthem,tampa,pre game,super bowl xxv,stage – performance space,white color,florida – us state,nfc east,persian gulf

7. Alicia Keys – Super Bowl XLVII – Baltimore Ravens v San Francico 49ers

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NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 03: Singer Alicia Keys performs the National Anthem prior to Super Bowl XLVII between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Ravens won 34-31. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) horizontal,usa,performance,singer,sport,new orleans,gulf coast states,american football – sport,nfl,stadium,alicia keys,louisiana superdome,baltimore ravens,super bowl,national anthem,most valuable player,san francisco 49ers,super bowl xlvii,nfc west,super bowl most valuable player award

8. Natalie Cole – Super Bowl XXVIII – Dallas Cowboys v Buffalo Bills

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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 30: Singer Natalie Cole sings the National Anthem prior to the start of Super Bowl XXVIII between the Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills on January 30, 1994 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. The Cowboys won the Super Bowl 30 -13. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) horizontal,usa,singer,sport,1990-1999,american football – sport,nfl,georgia – us state,singing,natalie cole,dallas cowboys,super bowl,buffalo bills,national anthem,georgia dome,super bowl xxviii,atlanta – georgia,nfc east

9. Marvin Gaye

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Marvin Gaye performed National Anthem at 1983 NBA All-Star game.

10. Monica

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Monica performed the National Anthem at the 2010 NBA Finals.

11. Patti LaBelle

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Patti LaBelle performs the National Anthem at the 2002 NBA All-Star game.

12. Fantasia – 2004 Major League Baseball All-Star Game – July 13, 2004

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Fantasia Barrino, third winner of ‘American Idol’ sings the National Anthem during the 75th Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas on July 13, 2004. The American League won 9-4. (Photo by Steve Grayson/WireImage) usa,sport,baseball – sport,texas,houston – texas,stadium,reality tv,winning,singing,fantasia barrino,american idol,national anthem,all star game,mlb all star game,minute maid park,american league baseball

13. Brandy – Sony Ericsson Open – Day 5

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KEY BISCAYNE, FL – MARCH 26: Actor and singer Brandy performs the National Anthem prior to the match between Rafael Nadal of Spain and Kei Nishikori of Japan during the Sony Ericsson Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 26, 2011 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) vertical,people,one person,arts culture and entertainment,usa,adult,actor,music,performance,singer,sport,men,athlete,spain,match – sport,only japanese,tennis,brandy norwood,spanish culture,national anthem,japan,key biscayne,miami masters,rafael nadal,crandon park tennis center,florida – us state,sportsperson,kei nishikori

14. Jordin Sparks – Seattle Seahawks v Arizona Cardinals

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GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 21: Singer Jordin Sparks performs the National Anthem before the NFL game between the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 21, 2014 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) people,one person,arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,waist up,music,performance,singer,sport,american football – sport,seattle seahawks,nfl,stadium,match – sport,national anthem,arizona cardinals,glendale – arizona,university of phoenix stadium,jordin sparks,nfc west

15. Mariah Carey – Super Bowl XXXVI – Pre-Game Show

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Mariah Carey sings National Anthem. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images) people,one person,horizontal,usa,performance,sport,new orleans,american football – sport,nfl,three quarter length,singing,louisiana,mariah carey,national anthem

16. Anthony Hamilton – Jordan Classic All American Game

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CHARLOTTE, NC – APRIL 16: Musician Anthony Hamilton sing the national Anthem before the 2011 Jordan Brand All-American Classic at the Time Warner Cable Arena on April 16, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Kelly Kline/Getty Images) vertical,horizontal,musician,usa,waist up,sport,basketball – sport,singing,charlotte – north carolina,national anthem,anthony hamilton – singer,jordan brand,north carolina – us state,spectrum center,high school basketball

17. Kansas City Chiefs vs Baltimore Ravens – October 4, 2004

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Dru Hill sing the National Anthem before the October 4, 2004 on Monday Night Football at Baltimore, Maryland. The 0 – 3 Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens 27 – 24. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) horizontal,usa,sport,american football – sport,nfl,singing,baltimore – maryland,dru hill,national anthem,monday night football,maryland – state