When it comes to the Super Bowl, you can bet on just about anything. The national anthem is a crowd favorite! First of all, the NFL doesn’t cheap out and always aims to get a big name in the music industry to step onto the stage and set the tone for the game. This year, country music star Chris Stapleton will be stepping up to the microphone to honor America.
Following Stapleton, songwriter and producer Babyface will be in charge of performing America the Beautiful. But that’s not it as Sheryl Lee Ralph, an Emmy Award-winning singer-actor, will be showcasing her rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing.
Musical legends such as Gladys Knight, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys and Aretha Franklin have all taken their turn belting out the Star-Spangled Banner before kickoff, and like every other part of the event that is the Super Bowl, people like to gamble on it. I mean, you don’t need to know anything about football to feel included on props like this.
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Super Bowl 56 appointed Grammy-nominated country music singer Mickey Guyton to perform the national anthem, partnered with Jhené Aiko singing America the Beautiful.
Guyton’s rendition of the national anthem ended up at 1:50, or 110 seconds long, which went OVER the oddmaker’s total of 106 seconds for the length of the song. Guyton’s outfit was blue, which paid out at +400. A popular crossover prop was whether any scoring drives during the game would take less time than Guyton’s singing of the anthem. In fact, two scoring drives – both by Cincinnati – ended up being shorter than 1:50. For that prop, “Yes” paid out at -185.
Super Bowl National Anthem Bets
How Long Will It Take Chris Stapleton To Sing The U.S. National Anthem?
Length | Odds |
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OVER 2 Minutes And 3 Seconds | -160 |
UNDER 2 Minutes And 3 Seconds | +120 |
Odds as of February 12
I expect the trend of the national anthem hitting the OVER to continue this year. Stapleton is known for his raspy, slow riffs. He will definitely perform his rendition of the anthem in a slowed-down and probably acoustic version of the Star-Spangled Banner.
Chris Stapleton and his acoustic guitar came in at two minutes and two seconds... tough beat for anyone that bet the over.
What Other National Anthem Props Can I Bet On For Super Bowl 57?
The best part about Super Bowl betting is that sportsbooks release not only the runtime prop for the national anthem performance but also a variety of other considerations to keep bettors engaged. Some of them are as simple as which player will be shown first during the anthem to whether the singer(s) will forget a word – that’s an embarrassment no one can recover from! Here are some of those bets:
Will A Word Be Forgotten Or Omitted From National Anthem?
Option | Odds |
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Yes | +500 |
No | -900 |
Odds as of February 12
I don’t see Stapleton stumbling over the anthem, nor do I think he will purposely omit a word. The 44-year-old was born and raised in Kentucky before moving to Tennessee in 2001 – I think the lyrics to the Star-Spangled Banner are second nature in the South.
There are no reports that any words were omitted from the National Anthem.
What Color Hat Will Chris Stapleton Wear?
Color | Odds |
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Black | +500 |
Any Other Color | -600 |
Odds as of February 9
Chris Stapleton did not have a hat on during his performance.
Will Any Scoring Drive Take Less Time Than It Takes To Sing National Anthem?
Option | Odds |
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Yes | -230 |
No | +170 |
Odds as of February 11
Who Will Be Shown First During The National Anthem?
Person | Odds |
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Kansas City Chiefs Player Or Staff | -115 |
Philadelphia Eagles Player Or Staff | -115 |
Odds as of February 12
Nick Sirianni before tears is the consenus first member of the either team shown during the National Anthem.
Person | Odds |
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Patrick Mahomes | -165 |
Jalen Hurts | +125 |
Odds as of February 12
Person | Odds |
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Travis Kelce | -185 |
A.J. Brown | +140 |
Odds as of February 11
Person | Odds |
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Andy Reid | -160 |
Nick Sirianni | +125 |
Odds as of February 11
Nick Sirianni was the first coach shown and become the first viral meme of Super Bowl LXII.
Person | Odds |
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Kansas City Chiefs Player Or Staff | -115 |
Philadelphia Eagles Player Or Staff | -115 |
Odds as of February 11
Who Will Be Shown First During America The Beautiful?
Person | Odds |
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Kansas City Chiefs Player Or Staff | -150 |
Philadelphia Eagles Player Or Staff | +115 |
Odds as of February 11
Person | Odds |
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Travis Kelce | -245 |
A.J. Brown | +180 |
Odds as of February 11
Person | Odds |
---|---|
Andy Reid | -185 |
Nick Sirianni | +140 |
Odds as of February 11
Person | Odds |
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Patrick Mahomes | -170 |
Jalen Hurts | +130 |
Odds as of February 11
Who Will Be Shown Last During America The Beautiful?
Person | Odds |
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Kansas City Chiefs Player Or Staff | -115 |
Philadelphia Eagles Player Or Staff | -115 |
Odds as of February 11
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Super Bowl Anthem Betting History: Past Results
In the last 16 Super Bowls, the anthem has gone OVER the oddsmaker’s set time on nine occasions and UNDER it six times with one PUSH.
But if we look at the specific times, seven of the last 10 came in over two minutes. The lines seem to have adjusted accordingly with six of the last 10 being set at two minutes or above, but it’s worth noting that most singers in recent years are trending toward longer renditions.
Game | Singer | Time | Result |
Super Bowl 41 | Billy Joel | 1:30 | UNDER |
Super Bowl 42 | Jordin Sparks | 1:54 | OVER |
Super Bowl 43 | Jennifer Hudson | 2:10 | OVER |
Super Bowl 44 | Carrie Underwood | 1:47 | OVER |
Super Bowl 45 | Christina Aguilera | 1:53 | UNDER |
Super Bowl 46 | Kelly Clarkson | 1:34 | PUSH |
Super Bowl 47 | Alicia Keys | 2:36 | OVER |
Super Bowl 48 | Renee Fleming | 2:03 | UNDER |
Super Bowl 49 | Idina Menzel | 2:04 | OVER |
Super Bowl 50 | Lady Gaga | 2:22 | OVER |
Super Bowl 51 | Luke Bryan | 2:04 | UNDER |
Super Bowl 52 | Pink | 1:52 | UNDER |
Super Bowl 53 | Gladys Knight | 2:01 | OVER |
Super Bowl 54 | Demi Lovato | 1:49 | UNDER |
Super Bowl 55 | Jazmine Sullivan and Eric Church | 2:17 | OVER |
Super Bowl 56 | Mickey Guyton | 1:50 | OVER |
Super Bowl 57 | Chris Stapleton | 2:02 | UNDER |
Who Has Sung The National Anthem At The Super bowl?
Since 1967, the Super Bowl has seen a variety of performers show off their vocal cords. The first few seasons showcased collegiate talent before the best in the industry took over the honor. Here’s a list of who has sung at the Super Bowl:
Year | Singer | Super Bowl |
1967 | The Pride of Arizona, Michigan Marching Band, UCLA Choir | I |
1968 | GSU Tiger Marching Band | II |
1969 | Lloyd Geisler of Washington National Symphony Orchestra | III |
1970 | Doc Severinsen, Pat O’Brien, Southern University Band | IV |
1971 | Tommy Loy | V |
1972 | U.S. Air Force Academy Chorale | VI |
1973 | Little Angels of Chicago’s Holy Angels Church | VII |
1974 | Charley Pride | VIII |
1975 | Barbershop Quartet | IX |
1976 | Tom Sullivan | Super Bowl 10 |
1977 | None (Vikki Carr sang America The Beautiful) | Super Bowl 11 |
1978 | Phyllis Kelly of Northeast Louisiana University | Super Bowl 12 |
1979 | The Colgate Thirteen | Super Bowl 13 |
1980 | Cheryl Ladd | Super Bowl 14 |
1981 | Helen O’Connell | Super Bowl 15 |
1982 | Diana Ross | Super Bowl 16 |
1983 | Leslie Easterbrook | Super Bowl 17 |
1984 | Barry Manilow | Super Bowl 18 |
1985 | San Francisco Children’s Chorus | Super Bowl 19 |
1986 | Wynton Marsalis | Super Bowl 20 |
1987 | Neil Diamond | Super Bowl 21 |
1988 | Herb Alpert | Super Bowl 22 |
1989 | Billy Joel | Super Bowl 23 |
1990 | Aaron Neville | Super Bowl 24 |
1991 | Whitney Houston | Super Bowl 25 |
1992 | Harry Connick Jr. | Super Bowl 26 |
1993 | Garth Brooks | Super Bowl 27 |
1994 | Natalie Cole | Super Bowl 28 |
1995 | Kathie Lee Gifford | Super Bowl 29 |
1996 | Vanessa Williams | Super Bowl 30 |
1997 | Luther Vandross | Super Bowl 31 |
1998 | Jewel | Super Bowl 32 |
1999 | Cher | Super Bowl 33 |
2000 | Faith Hill | Super Bowl 34 |
2001 | Backstreet Boys | Super Bowl 35 |
2002 | Mariah Carey | Super Bowl 36 |
2003 | Dixie Chicks | Super Bowl 37 |
2004 | Beyonce | Super Bowl 38 |
2005 | Combined Military Academy Choirs | Super Bowl 39 |
2006 | Aaron Neville and Aretha Franklin | Super Bowl 40 |
2007 | Billy Joel | Super Bowl 41 |
2008 | Jordin Sparks | Super Bowl 42 |
2009 | Jennifer Hudson | Super Bowl 43 |
2010 | Carrie Underwood | Super Bowl 44 |
2011 | Christina Aguilera | Super Bowl 45 |
2012 | Kelly Clarkson | Super Bowl 46 |
2013 | Alicia Keys | Super Bowl 47 |
2014 | Renee Fleming | Super Bowl 48 |
2015 | Idina Menzel | Super Bowl 49 |
2016 | Lady Gaga | Super Bowl 50 |
2017 | Luke Bryan | Super Bowl 51 |
2018 | Pink | Super Bowl 52 |
2019 | Gladys Knight | Super Bowl 53 |
2020 | Demi Lovato | Super Bowl 54 |
2021 | Eric Church and Jazmine Sullivan | Super Bowl 55 |
2022 | Mickey Guyton | Super Bowl 56 |
2023 | Chris Stapleton | Super Bowl 57 |
The NFL introduced ASL interpreters during the national anthem in 1992, with the first translator being Lori Hilary. Only two artists have sung the national anthem twice in Super Bowl history: Billy Joel (1989, 2007) and Aaron Neville (1990, 2006), each performing a year apart from the other on both occasions.
National Anthem Composition History
Francis Scott Key, a lawyer from Maryland who would probably be a Ravens fan with complete faith in Lamar Jackson if he were alive today, wrote the poem that the anthem is based on. After drawing inspiration from the American flag that was known at the time as the Star-Spangled Banner, Key sat at his desk, his wooden teeth whistling, and penned a ditty about a wild night against the British complete with rockets glaring red, bombs bursting and freedom in the land of the free.
Now, it’s up to you, the bettor, to decide how long it will take to get through Key’s tune.
How To Bet On Super Bowl National Anthem
Most Super Bowl prop bets are specialized wagers that have no bearing on the outcome of the actual game. In this case, a prop bet on the national anthem would be like an OVER/UNDER, aka a totals wager. You would need to decide if the amount of time it takes for the singer(s) to finish singing the anthem will be longer or shorter than the oddsmaker’s set time.
For example, this is what the national anthem prop looked like at some sportsbooks in 2022:
Option | Odds |
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OVER 1 minute 55 seconds | -220 |
UNDER 1 minute 55 seconds | +155 |
By betting the OVER, you think Guyton’s anthem performance will last longer than one minute 55 seconds. Those odds are listed by sportsbooks at -220, meaning the anthem is more likely to go OVER the runtime than UNDER. The -220 odds refer to how much you’d have to bet in order to make $100 in profit. So, if you bet $220 and Guyton went OVER the runtime for her performance, your $220 would be returned along with $100 in profit from the sportsbook.
On the flip side, if you think Guyton’s performance will go UNDER one minute 55 seconds, those odds are listed at +155. When odds have a plus sign (+) in front of them, it indicates how much you would make if you bet $100. For example, if you bet $100 on Guyton to go UNDER and she does, you’d get your $100 bet back along with $155 in profit from the sports betting site.
National Anthem Bet FAQ
Can I bet on the Super Bowl national anthem?
Yes, while it may seem a tad bit odd, you can definitely bet on the national anthem at the Super Bowl. For Super Bowl 57 in Glendale, Arizona, you can wager at Super Bowl betting sites on how long you think it will take the performer to sing the U.S. national anthem.
I missed betting on the national anthem. What can I bet on next?
Don’t worry if you missed betting on the national anthem. There are still plenty of other options as far as what you can bet on next. For instance, you can still wager on Super Bowl halftime props. You can even still bet on the color of the Super Bowl Gatorade shower.
What is the average time it takes to sing the national anthem?
The average time it takes to sing the national anthem is just a little under two minutes at one minute and 55 seconds.
How long was last year’s national anthem?
Last year’s national anthem rendition, sung by country artist Mickey Guyton, lasted one minute and 50 seconds at Super Bowl 56 in Los Angeles.