Charlie Puth Delivers Memorable National Anthem Performance at Super Bowl LX

Renowned musician Charlie Puth opened Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, with a captivating performance of the national anthem. The event, occurring on February 8, 2026, saw many football fans taking to social media to express their admiration for his rendition.

The national anthem can often be subject to critical reviews, but Puth’s performance was widely praised. One social media user commented, “Charlie Puth killed it holy s—,” capturing the enthusiasm of many viewers.

An additional social media user remarked, “Charlie Puth singing the national anthem like he’s in the Baptist church mixed with a little 80s RnB in there. One of my favorite anthems I heard [for real].” Even those who are generally not fans of Puth’s music found themselves impressed. A viewer noted, “While I’m not a huge fan of his musical stylings, Charlie Puth is a brilliant musician. A bit of an overproduction for my taste, but he did a fine job.”

There were a few critiques, however, particularly regarding the use of autotune during the performance. Some fans believed that the sound engineering overshadowed Puth’s natural talent. One user stated, “Charlie Puth was [fire emoji] but the sound engineer needs to be fired for slapping so much auto-tune on someone who doesn’t need it.” Another echoed the sentiment, saying, “Charlie Puth is good enough to sing the National Anthem without the insane amount of auto-tune he’s using.”

The performance was part of the broader celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, adding significance to the event. A joint U.S. Air Force and Navy eight-ship formation flyover added a dramatic flourish to the anthem’s conclusion.

In acknowledgment of America’s 250th anniversary, both teams donned special patches on their uniforms. Additionally, a large American flag displayed on the field, coupled with fans holding signs resembling the national flag, set a patriotic tone before the game.

Following Puth’s performance, the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots commenced their battle for the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy for the 2025 NFL season.