Alicia Keys brought a triumphant start to the NFL Super Bowl XLVII as she performed the US National Anthem inside the New Orleans Mercedes-Benz Superdome tonight (3rd January).
The 'Empire State Of Mind' singer took in a deep breath as the thousands in attendance fell silent for the start of her performance.
Sat at a white piano in the centre of the field, Alicia led the entire American nation through 'The Star Spangled Banner', which drew huge cheers throughout.
The audience also erupted into joyful noise as footage was shown from troops in Afghanistan as well as various locations in the US.
The 'Fallin'' singer took to the field shortly after Jennifer Hudson performed with a children's choir from Sandy Hook Elementary School as they gave a tear-jerking rendition of 'America The Beautiful'.
Meanwhile, Beyonce is set to take to the stage for the halftime show of the Super Bowl, where she is expected to be joined by her Destiny's Child bandmates.
Get yourselves ready for one of the biggest shows of the year as we take a look at Beyonce's preparations for her highly anticipated halftime show performance at the US Super Bowl 2013.
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Beyonce's Rehearsals For Her Super Bowl 2013 Halftime Show
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