Lady Gaga performs surprise tribute and starts the pre-match Super Bowl

Michael Strahan said to Fox Super Bowl Lix Racing audiences in a victim dedicated to the nation’s tragedy, including New Orleans and Los Angeles : “We are together tonight because that’s who we are, and that’s what we do.”

The section begins with Strahan and former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, walking to New Orleans’ famous Bourbon Street. “This year began with a terrorist attack that tried to break his spirit,” Strahan told the camera.

“But New Orleans’ resilience matches our nation’s determination,” Brady continued in a Los Angeles fire department shirt. “When a tragedy happens, we won't break, we're together. We go beyond and never let evil win.”

Strahan explained that when everyone prepares for the “big day of sports,” they gather for family and friends, “from North Carolina to Los Angeles, from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia.”

Lady Gaga then unveiled what seemed to be a pre-display on Bourbon Street in her 2022 Oscar-nominated song “Hold My Hand.” Top Gun: Mavericks. The chaotic singer wore ethereal all-white, played the piano, sang for a large crowd, wore a “Nola Strong” shirt, police, U.S. military members, and more.

The performance was a surprise for the audience, as it was not previously announced that she would perform at any time in the competition.

It was a busy week for the singer, an exciting performance. Gaga releases new track “Abracadabra” for her upcoming album confusionduring the 2025 Grammys business break. The “Shallow” singer announced her highly anticipated seventh studio album in a week’s trailer, including a website countdown and off-road billboards. confusion It is expected to be released on March 7. A full track list is expected to be announced later.

Also in pre-match entertainment, Jon Batiste played the national anthem, Ledisi sang “Hold every voice and sing”, Trombone Dwarf and Lauren Dage Daigle) played “Beautiful America.” Other performers include Harry Connick Jr.

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