Super Bowl Lvii got things started with a moving musical performance courtesy of award-winning Abbott Elementary star Sheryl Lee Ralph. Appearing during the Kick-Off Special, Ralph took to the microphone to deliver a show-stopping rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The song, which is commonly referred to as “The Black National Anthem,” is a hymn from James Weldon Johnson and J. Rosamond Johnson, which is a prayer of thanksgiving, faithfulness, and freedom. .@thesherylralph with an incredible rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing”. #Sblvii pic.twitter.com/3iho2kTssr — NFL (@NFL) February 12, 2023 The song’s imagery represents the exodus from slavery to the freedom of the “promised land.” And Ralph’s performance marks the 123rd anniversary since it was first performed publicly on February 12, 1900. Donning a perfectly dramatic red ensemble, Ralph was supported by a collection of backup singers clad in white suits who helped elevate her impeccably put-together performance.
- 2/12/2023
- TV Insider
Who needs cheerleaders when you have Abbott Elementary‘s Sheryl Lee Ralph to get everyone pumped before the big game?
The recent Emmy winner performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” ahead of Super Bowl 57 on Sunday, broadcast live on Fox from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. With lyrics written by James Weldon Johnson in 1900, then put to music by his brother J. Rosamond Johnson in 1905, this hymn has long held an important place in the Black community.
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The recent Emmy winner performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” ahead of Super Bowl 57 on Sunday, broadcast live on Fox from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. With lyrics written by James Weldon Johnson in 1900, then put to music by his brother J. Rosamond Johnson in 1905, this hymn has long held an important place in the Black community.
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- 2/12/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
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Halle Bailey and Ddg's latest date night was worthy of a standing ovation. On Sept. 8, the couple attended the Los Angeles Rams vs. Buffalo Bills NFL game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. Before cuddling up in the bleachers and snapping selfies with her boyfriend, Bailey stepped onto the field to kick off the game with a cover of "Lift Every Voice" by J. Rosamond Johnson and James Weldon Johnson. "Lift every voice and sing / 'Till Earth and heaven ring / Ring with the harmonies of Liberty," Bailey sang as the stadium of excited onlookers - including Ddg - watched in awe from the stands.
"Thank you @rams for having me . . . was honored to sing 'lift every voice,'" she captioned a video of the performance, which her sister Chloë called "beautiful!!!!" in the comment section.
Following the game,...
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Halle Bailey and Ddg's latest date night was worthy of a standing ovation. On Sept. 8, the couple attended the Los Angeles Rams vs. Buffalo Bills NFL game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. Before cuddling up in the bleachers and snapping selfies with her boyfriend, Bailey stepped onto the field to kick off the game with a cover of "Lift Every Voice" by J. Rosamond Johnson and James Weldon Johnson. "Lift every voice and sing / 'Till Earth and heaven ring / Ring with the harmonies of Liberty," Bailey sang as the stadium of excited onlookers - including Ddg - watched in awe from the stands.
"Thank you @rams for having me . . . was honored to sing 'lift every voice,'" she captioned a video of the performance, which her sister Chloë called "beautiful!!!!" in the comment section.
Following the game,...
- 9/9/2022
- by Chanel Vargas
- Popsugar.com
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