There’s never been a Super Bowl like this. Not only is LVI the first held in Los Angeles in almost 30 years; it’s just as the pandemic (hopefully, finally) fades into the background for good.
On top of that, it’s the first Super Bowl after the death of John Madden — acknowledged in a moving tribute featuring the legendary NFL coach and commentator’s sons and their families.
That momentousness and solemnity was mirrored in a performance of the timeless patriotic song "America the Beautiful" by GRAMMY-nominated singer, and "L.A’s own," Jhené Aiko.
Donning a sequined burgundy-brown dress and a glittery ear cuff, Aiko did her Angeleno roots proud, keeping the song feathery and loungey in a mellow midrange while accompanied by a harpist.
Watch the poignant performance here and keep checking GRAMMY.com for musical moments at the 2022 Super Bowl.