
Sheryl Lee Ralph stole the show prior to Super Bowl LVII with an impassioned performance of the hymn "Lift Every Voice and Sing," but not everyone was a fan.
On Sunday, the "Abbott Elementary" and Broadway star became the first to perform the song, also known as the Black national anthem, from within the Super Bowl stadium. This was followed by Babyface with his rendition of "America the Beautiful." Also joining in the pre-game entertainment just before kickoff was country superstar Chris Stapleton singing "The Star-Spangled Banner," while "CODA" Oscar winner Troy Kotsur interpreted in ASL.