【Super Bowl LX】 "This is the True Face of America"... Brandi Carlile Sings 'America the Beautiful' Breaking Prejudice

The Grammy-loved singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile sang the most American yet bold message of 'unity' in front of an audience of 100 million viewers worldwide.

According to reports from Variety and other foreign media on the 9th (Korean time), Carlile took the stage at the pre-game event for Super Bowl LX (60) held at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on the 8th. Instead of a lavish accompaniment, she carried only an acoustic guitar and performed 'America the Beautiful' with her long-time musical partners, the string duo 'SistaStrings'.

◆ "Challenging High Notes and Soldiers"

On this day, Carlile's performance filled the stadium with her explosive vocal power. She had expressed concern before the game, saying, "I'm worried about arranging it in a high range close to the limit of my vocal power," but she overwhelmed the audience with her unique vibrato and intense vocals, dispelling any worries. During the song, images of soldiers from the 332nd Airborne Division serving in the Middle East were displayed on the big screen, amplifying the emotion of the moment.

◆ "I Don't Want to Appear as a Neoliberal"

Before the performance, Carlile revealed her solemn determination in an interview. She stated, "Singing the national anthem in the current situation is an interesting decision," and emphasized, "I don't want to cover up the issues of my country or appear as a neoliberal. Rather, I want to be one of those who help solve the problems." This was a commitment to convey a social message beyond just a celebratory performance.

◆ On Diversity Controversy: "This is America"

Regarding the controversy raised about this year's Super Bowl music lineup, she was firm. Referring to the halftime show led by Bad Bunny, Carlile rebutted, "There should be no controversy. This lineup accurately reflects the current face of America." As an artist representing the queer community and a passionate Seattle Seahawks fan from Washington state, she stressed the value of diversity, saying, "Many demographic groups are represented, and passionate people have gathered for unity."

Meanwhile, with an Oscar nomination, 2 Emmy Awards, and 11 Grammy Awards to her name, Carlile is currently on tour for her 8th studio album 'Returning to Myself'.