Super Bowl LI (51) was one hell of a match! The New England Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons in the first ever Super Bowl overtime after coming back from 28-3 to force the overtime and scoring the match winning touchdown in sudden death. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady won his 5th Super Bowl ring and is now considered to be the greatest quarterback of all time. At the singing of the national anthem before the start of the epic game (Who would have guessed!?) there was time for a watch spot!
Prior to the kickoff of Super Bowl LI on Sunday, country music superstar Luke Bryan delivered a sturdy, powerful and respectful version of “The Star Spangled Banner.”
Country singer Luke Bryan sung a great rendition of the Star Spangled Banner, and sharing the spotlight was an Audemars Piguet on his wrist.
Luke Bryan singing the US national anthem at Super Bowl LI with an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph. Picture (C) Credit Field
Bryan, best known for his series of Spring Break-themed party songs, held his hand over his heart and looked up to the sky before starting the Anthem. He then settled into the pocket, enunciating his words and not rushing his delivery, periodically holding his hand over his heart while he sang.
He skipped his traditional backwards fitted hat but dressed casually in a pair of jeans, a zip-up top and a V-neck T-shirt. The “Crash My Party” singer didn’t show off or put any sauce on his delivery, not until the final “brave,” which he held for several extra notes while military jets flew over Houston’s NRG Stadium.
The anthem came in at two minutes, four seconds – slightly under the Vegas odds, which had him finishing in two minutes, nine seconds.
Bryan, who has finished his last two tours with blowout concerts at Ford Field, will perform at the Faster Horses festival at Michigan International Speedway on July 23.
Prior to Bryan, cast members of Broadway’s “Hamilton” (which included Tony winner and Detroit native Renée Elise Goldsberry) did a knockout version of “America the Beautiful,” adding the line “…and sisterhood,” along with a smile, after the brotherhood line.