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Gladys Knight Will Sing The National Anthem At The Super Bowl, Responds To Critique With Video

After Big Boi and Travis Scott were announced as co-performers alongside Maroon 5 for the Super Bowl halftime show, Gladys Knight just announced her plans to perform.

NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 07: Billy Joel performs at Madison Square Garden on January 7, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)

As the Empress of Soul, Knight revealed that she will perform the National Anthem as this year’s Super Bowl. Stating “Atlanta, I’m coming home.”

Knight, a highly respected veteran in the music game does not need the attention of the game, which is why many feel partially slighted by her decision to perform. However, Knight released a video for her reasoning.

Knight says her audience is diverse due to change, and essentially wants this moment to help bring people to a better place. If only for a moment, like she has done in the past.

William Carter

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