Andra Day, the Grammy-winning singer and Oscar-nominated actress, recently made headlines with her powerful performance of the Black National Anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing,' at the Super Bowl. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Day revealed that she had been waiting for the opportunity to sing this anthem before performing the traditional National Anthem again.
Day expressed her elation upon hearing that Alicia Keys had performed the Black National Anthem at a previous Super Bowl, even though it was untelevised. She also praised Sheryl Lee Ralph's rendition of the hymn, recognizing the honor of following in their footsteps. Day emphasized that 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' is a hymn, reminding people of its significance beyond any controversy it may generate.
