Gladys Knight Will Sing The National Anthem At The Super Bowl, Addresses Kaepernick Controversy In A Statement
There's always a lot of speculation about musical performers at the Super Bowl, but this year, for the first time I can remember, there's also a shitstorm of controversy. After the NFL effectively blackballed former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick -- every NFL team, even those that sorely needed a half-decent quarterback, refused to…
Detroit Free Press — "The NFL recently announced their new social justice platform Inspire Change, and I am honored to be a part of its inaugural year," Knight said.
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USA Today Music — "The NFL recently announced their new social justice platform Inspire Change, and I am honored to be a part of its inaugural year," Knight said.
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Detroit Free Press — Gladys Knight issued a statement to Variety about former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick ahead of her Super Bowl LIII National Anthem performance.
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USA Today Music — Gladys Knight issued a statement to Variety about former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick ahead of her Super Bowl LIII National Anthem performance.
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Stereogum — There's always a lot of speculation about musical performers at the Super Bowl, but this year, for the first time I can remember, there's also a shitstorm of controversy.... more info
Consequence of Sound — The soul singer and civil rights activist hopes "this National Anthem will bring us all together in a way never before witnessed." more info
Reuters — Singer Gladys Knight has defended her decision to perform the U.S. national anthem after receiving criticism from supporters of former quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who u... more info
New York Times — The renowned soul singer said in a statement to Variety that it was “unfortunate that our national anthem has been dragged into this debate.†more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — Gladys Knight has responded to a brewing backlash over her upcoming performance of the national anthem at the Super Bowl. The gig has become controversial as some view it... more info
Dlisted — Yesterday soul legend Gladys Knight announced that she will sing the National Anthem at this year’s Super Bowl in Atlanta, GA. She also released a video reminding ever... more info