Every National Anthem Performance in Sports History, Ranked

Opening Super Bowl XXXVII, The Chicks went the harmony route instead of vocal fireworks. Their performance was clean, tight, and confident, relying on musicianship rather than theatrics at a time when anthem oversinging was becoming the norm.

The reaction was warmly positive. Critics praised the restraint and clarity, and fans appreciated the professionalism. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers crushed the Oakland Raiders 48–21, but the anthem set a calm, polished tone before the blowout began.