THROWBACK THURSDAY: At this time last year, Luke Bryan was in Houston prepping to perform the National Anthem at Super Bowl 51. Before he took the stage to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner,” he said he dreamed of that moment for years.
“The opportunity to perform the National Anthem at the Super Bowl is something that I can honestly say I’ve probably dreamed of ever since I was a kid. To wake up and things that you’ve dreamed of are right in front of you, it’s pretty powerful,” says Luke. “I’m just excited about the opportunity to go out there and honor America, honor our country, honor our troops, and I will certainly be excited to hit the last note and not be so nervous anymore and go enjoy a football game.”
Luke, who just announced 13 stadium and ballparks dates for his What Makes You Country Tour, is making his way up the country charts with “Most People Are Good.”
Audio / Prior to last year's Super Bowl where he performed the National Anthem, Luke Bryan talks about the huge opportunity of performing "The Star Spangled Banner" at the Big Game.
DownloadLuke Bryan (perf National Anthem at Super Bowl) OC: …football game. :30
“The opportunity to perform the National Anthem at the Super Bowl is something that I can honestly say I’ve probably dreamed of ever since I was a kid. To wake up and things that you’ve dreamed of are right in front of you, it’s pretty powerful. I’m just excited about the opportunity to go out there and honor America, honor our country, honor our troops, and I will certainly be excited to hit the last note and not be so nervous anymore and go enjoy a football game.”
Audio / Prior to last year's Super Bowl, Luke Bryan said he'd be in the moment when he performs the Anthem.
DownloadLuke Bryan (National Anthem at SB 51) OC: …a little bit. :30
“I’m just gonna go out there and sing it. It’s not like I’ve got a band or an orchestra that’s on time and they play it the same way and I’m following them. I’m kinda gonna walk out there and follow my heart and follow the vibe of the room, and so there’s no telling how long it’ll go. I may get out there and go, ‘I’m about to pass out. I need to get this over quick.’ Or I may get out there and really, really feel good in the moment and try to milk it a little bit.”
