12. The Backstreet Boys in 2001 were the first pop group to sing the Super Bowl national anthem. The Dixie Chicks in 2003 became the first female group to do so. 13. Neil Diamond's 1987 ...

Before the whistle blows and the opening kickoff arcs over the field, the Super Bowl starts with a moment that cuts to the core of what it means to be an American: The national anthem. This time ...

According to his account, he was escorted backstage to greet the Backstreet Boys — among ... he did ‘a great job’ performing the national anthem at a weekend Milwaukee Bucks game.

The festivities of the day also include the national anthem. Each year, a notable singer performs the Star-Spangled Banner just ahead of kickoff. Sometimes we get multiple singers, but usually it ...