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Puth's Risky Anthem Rendition at Super Bowl
21 Jan
Summary
- Charlie Puth submitted a demo tape to sing the anthem at the Super Bowl.
- He aims to prove his vocal prowess on the challenging song.
- Puth acknowledges the iconic status of Whitney Houston's performance.
Charlie Puth pursued the coveted role of singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at this year's Super Bowl by submitting a demo tape. He expressed a long-held desire to perform the anthem, which he recorded with just a keyboard. This effort led to the opportunity, with reports suggesting Jay-Z approved the demo.
Puth, who is set to release his fourth album, "Whatever's Clever!," on March 27, confirmed his vocals will be live. He clarified that while some orchestral elements might be prerecorded for technical reasons, he will be singing live with the microphone on.
He noted that he is the first New Jersey native to perform the anthem at the Super Bowl since Whitney Houston's acclaimed 1991 performance. Puth respects Houston's rendition as unparalleled but aims to deliver a memorable performance himself, acknowledging the song's demanding three-octave range.
Puth described "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the most challenging song ever written due to its vocal range. He hopes to silence any doubts about his capabilities as a standalone vocalist. Despite anticipated pre-performance nerves, he anticipates feeling comfortable and sounding strong once he is on stage.
