What did the musical duo The War and Treaty perform at the Monday Night Football game?

The War and Treaty performed a rendition of the national anthem, the "Star-Spangled Banner," ahead of the Dallas Cowboys vs. Las Vegas Raiders game.

How did the fans react to The War and Treaty's national anthem performance?

Fans were left in awe and praised the duo's performance as one of the best national anthem renditions they had ever heard.

What is the background of The War and Treaty's Michael Trotter Jr.?

Before his music career, Michael Trotter Jr. was a member of the US Army stationed in Iraq, where he taught himself to play music on one of Saddam Hussein's pianos.

Home / Arts and Entertainment / Husband-Wife Duo's Spellbinding National Anthem Leaves NFL Fans in Awe

Husband-Wife Duo's Spellbinding National Anthem Leaves NFL Fans in Awe

18 Nov, 2025

•

Summary

The War and Treaty's rendition of the national anthem praised as one of the best
Duo's harmonies accompanied by electric guitar captivate fans
Husband-wife musical act honored to perform anthem before Monday Night Football

Husband-Wife Duo's Spellbinding National Anthem Leaves NFL Fans in Awe

On November 18, 2025, the husband-and-wife musical act The War and Treaty captivated NFL fans with their rendition of the national anthem ahead of the Monday Night Football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Las Vegas Raiders. The duo, Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, opted for a scaled-back, spellbinding version of the "Star-Spangled Banner," with their interwoven harmonies accompanied simply by an electric guitar.

The performance left fans in awe, with many branding it one of the best they had ever heard. Viewers praised the group's soulful and emotive delivery, with one fan describing it as "the most beautiful rendition" they had ever witnessed. The War and Treaty's rendition was in stark contrast to the controversial performance of the national anthem at the NFL's international game in Madrid the previous day, which had drawn criticism for the singer's revealing outfit.