Always paving the way, Ms. Ella took the stage during Halftime Show of Super Bowl VI in New Orleans in 1972- making her the first African American artist to perform on the big show.
Diana Ross
The Boss sang the national anthem in her home state at Superbowl XVI in 1982. She later performed at the Halftime Show during Superbowl XXX in Tempe, AZ
Wynton Marsalis
The New Orleans Jazz Man performed the national anthem in his hometown for Super Bowl XX 1986.
Whitney Houston
Accompanied by the Florida Orchestra, Whitney Houston put her golden pipes to work and sang the national anthem before Super Bowl XXV.
Gloria Estefan
Gloria Estefan is one of several artists to have performed on the big show more than once. She performed a medley of her hits for Super Bowl XXVI at Minneapolis' Metrodome in '92 and teamed up with Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan and others seven years later.
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson made the Superbowl Halftime Show was it is today. Performing his classic "Billie Jean" as well as singles from his more recent album, Dangerous like "Jam," "Black or White" and "Heel the World" during Super Bowl XXVII in Pasadena in '93. Ratings for MJ's performance, surpassed ratings for the game.
Natalie Cole
Natalie Cole sang the national anthem at Atlanta's Georgia Dome for Super Bowl XXVIII
Teddy Pendergrass
Teddy P. did his thing alongside Tony Bennett and the Miami Sound Machine for Superbowl XXIX in '95.
Vanessa L Williams
Vanessa L. Williams sang the national anthem for Super Bowl XXX in Tempe, AZ in '96.
Luther Vandross
Luther sang the national anthem at New Orleans' Superdome for Super Bowl XXI in '97.
Boyz II Men
Boyz II Men was part of a star-studded lineup to celebrate Motown's 40-year Anniversary for Super Bowl XXXII's Halftime Show. Smokey Robinson, Queen Latifah and Martha Reeves were also part of the performance.
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey sang the national anthem for Superbowl XXXVI in 2002.
Neville Brothers Aaron Neville and Aretha Franklin joined forces to perform the National Anthem
Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan was part of the Soul, Swing and Salsa tribute alongside Stevie Wonder, Savion Glover and Gloria Estefan for Super Bowl XXXIII in ’99.
Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder also joined in on the Super Bowl XXXIII show.
Toni Braxton
The “Unbreak My Heart” star performed as part of a star-studded lineup that included Christina Aguilera and Phil Collins for Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta in 2000.
Mary J. Blige
MJB was part of the Kings of Rock and Pop lineup alongside N’ Sync, Britney Spears, Nelly and Aerosmith for Super Bowl XXXV in New Orleans in Tampa in 2001.
Nelly
Nelly took the stage during Halftime Show for Super Bowl XXXVIII
Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake joined for an unforgettable Super Bowl performance in 2004. Pairing up the two pop stars seemed like a brilliant until JJ's wardrobe malfunctioned.
Diddy
Diddy was part of nipplegate... Well, sort of. The Bad Boy maestro performed the same year as Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake.
Beyonce
Still riding the wave of her commercially successful debut album, "Dangerously In Love," Beyonce performed the national anthem for Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004.
Prince
Prince took the stage with the Florida A&M University Marching Band for the Halftime Show of XLI in '07. He performed classics like "Purple Rain" and "Let's Go Crazy."
Jordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks sang the national anthem in Glendale, AZ in 2008.
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson sang the national anthem for Super Bown XLIII in Tampa in 2009.
James Brown
The Godfather of Soul shared stage time with the Blues Brothers and ZZ Top for Superbowl XXI in '97.
Martha Reeves
The former Motown recording artist also performed during the Motown tribute.
Smokey Robinson
The ageless Smokey Robinson performed during the Motown tribute.
Temptations
The Temptations were part of the star-studded tribute to Motown in '98.
Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera is scheduled to sing the National Anthem before the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers face off for Superbowl this Sunday, Feb.6.
Black Eyed Peas
Black Eyed PeasHard to imagine Black Eyed Peas had never performed at the Superbowl until now. The foursome will add their name to a long list of halftime show performers Sunday, Feb.6.
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