Before the New England Patriots took over the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl XLIX, John Legend began the festivities at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. With a moving rendition of "America the Beautiful."

Sitting at the piano, Oscar-nominated crooner sang the patriotic song Chrissy Teigen his wife and Rihanna was watching from the sidelines. He was praised in social media friends, including Kelly Rowland and Janelle Monáe.