Reba McEntire made quick but majestic work of “The Star-Spangled Banner” in 1 minute 40 seconds. It was the quickest version at the Super Bowl since Kelly Clarkson sang it 12 years ago.
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Reba McEntire dominated the Allegiant Stadium field clad in a dazzling Ralph Lauren blazer encrusted with thousands of Swarovski crystals. In true Reba fashion, she paired it with suede bootcut pants with intricate floral detailing. Her performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” was nothing short of spectacular, captivating the audience with her powerful delivery. Per USA Today Sports, it only took her a total of 95 seconds to belt out the national anthem, a far cry from the typical 100+ second performances often seen.
Fans couldn’t help but gush over her performance, of course, taking to X, formerly Twitter, to share their support. “Oh why she’s ended the girls like that WE STAN,” one fan tweeted. “When we talk about the GOAT we talk about @reba,” another noted. “You can just tell the Reba is enjoying this moment and not stressed about how it lives up or if she’ll make a mistake. This is a pro,” one fan wrote.
And honestly, McEntire had come prepared, even revealing that her boyfriend Rex Linn helped her practice in the months leading to the Super Bowl. “I prepare by being prepared. I’ve been singing the national anthem in the shower, when we get in the car,” she said at the Apple Music press conference (via ET). “Rex, my boyfriend, is a huge football fan, played all sports when he was going to school. And so he’ll say, ‘OK, sing it one more time.’ I said, ‘I think I know the words real good right now so I’m all right.” We love to see it!
