Nadeska Alexis and Reba McEntire at the Super Bowl LVIII Pregame + Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show press conference held at Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Feb. 8, 2024 in Las Vegas.Photo:Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty
Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty
It’s almost time forReba McEntireto sing the national anthem atSuper BowlLVIII.
Ahead of the big game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday, the country superstar, 68, caught up with PEOPLE about looking forward to performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the San Francisco 49ers.
“Oh, I’m so excited. You know, it’s not about me. It’s about everybody who has worked so hard to get to the Super Bowl, and my job is to bring the patriotism,” McEntire tells PEOPLE in an interview about hernew collaboration with Sonic.
Reba McEntire performs in Nashville in June 2023.Jason Kempin/Getty
Jason Kempin/Getty
“I’m going to be singing for not only the people who are going to be performing and playing on the field that day, but it’s for everybody who has worked so hard to ensure our freedom and try to have as much peace on earth as we can,” she says. “It’s not about me. I’m just the conduit and the water hose who gets to sing the song.”
Of course, the “Fancy” singer only has admiration for Swift, 34, and she’ll have nothing but kind words if they run into each other at the game.
Reba McEntire; Travis Kelce; Taylor Swift.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty; JC Olivera/Getty; John Nacion/WireImage
Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty; JC Olivera/Getty; John Nacion/WireImage
TheVoicecoach, who’s in a relationship with actorRex Linn, is happy to see Swift and Kelce, 34, enjoying their time as a couple. “I’m thrilled to death with their relationship. Travis is a cutie pie,” she says, noting that she’s “excited” to potentially cross paths with players on both teams.
Reba McEntire speaks during the Super Bowl LVIII Pregame & Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show press conference at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Feb. 8, 2024 in Las Vegas.Kevin Mazur/Getty
Kevin Mazur/Getty
“I hope I get to meetPatrick Mahomes, and I would love to meetBrock Purdy. Brock was one that was not expected to even play professional football,” raves McEntire. “He was the last one to be picked in the [2022 NFL] draft, and now here he is at the Super Bowl. He’s a humble, humble young man, and I’m just so excited for all of them.”
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Reba McEntire at the Super Bowl LVIII Pregame & Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show press conference at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Feb. 8, 2024 in Las Vegas.Kevin Mazur/Getty
In addition to the “I’m a Survivor” musician’s rendition of the national anthem,Post Malonewill sing “America the Beautiful” andAndra Daywill perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at Super Bowl LVIII, whereUsherwill headline the halftime show.
source: people.com
