The Super Bowl is as much about the glitz and glamour as it is about touchdowns, and this year's edition is no different.
Earlier this month, the NFL announced that country music star Mickey Guyton will be singing the national anthem ahead of kickoff between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals. Guyton will be joined by a host of other entertainers at SoFi Stadium as the Super Bowl once again brings out stars from across the spectrum of the entertainment business.
Jhene Aiko, Mary Mary and DJ Zedd will also be part of the pre-game ceremonies.
Here's all you need to know about who is singing the national anthem, who's performing in the halftime show, and when the game takes place:
Who is singing the national anthem at Super Bowl 56?
Candace Mycale Guyton, who uses the stage name Mickey Guyton, is a rising star in the country music scene. The 38-year-old has been around for a while now, but her debut studio album, Remember Her Name, was released towards the end of last year and is garnering the Texas native attention as a talented singer and songwriter.
Guyton first came to prominence with the song "Better Than You Left Me," which was released six years prior to her debut album.
Remember Her Name earned Guyton a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album, making her the first Black artist to be nominated in the category. That follows her 2020 Grammy nomination for Best Country Solo Performance for "Black Like Me," which details Guyton's experiences as a Black woman in country music.
When does Super Bowl 56 start?
Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. Guyton will sing the U.S. national anthem a few minutes prior to kickoff.
Who's performing in the Super Bowl 56 halftime show?
Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige are the scheduled performers. Click here for more information on the halftime show.