Viewers Call Lauren Daigle’s Jazzy Performance Of ‘America The Great’ The ‘Worst Rendition’ That ‘Ruined’ The Classic Song

Feb 25, 2025 by apost team

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New Orleans was filled with a buzz of excitement and celebrations ahead of Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9, 2025. While the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs prepared for their monumental clash, the pregame festivities and anticipation for the Super Bowl itself and the halftime show kept fans entertained. One pregame event, in particular, showcased a performance that resonated deeply with local and national audiences. Louisiana natives Lauren Daigle and Trombone Shorty delivered a soulful rendition of “America the Beautiful,” infusing the patriotic anthem with the rich musical heritage of their home state.

Daigle, a two-time Grammy Award-winning contemporary Christian artist and “American Idol” alum from Lake Charles, Louisiana, has captivated audiences with her powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics for years. Her journey to the Super Bowl stage highlighted just how much her career has grown. 

She performed with Trombone Shorty, born Troy Andrews, a renowned trombonist and a proud symbol of New Orleans’ prominent jazz scene. Over the years, he has collaborated with industry giants such as Lenny Kravitz, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the Foo Fighters, solidifying his place as a renowned contemporary jazz musician. Their collaboration for the Super Bowl was not just a performance but a celebration of New Orleans’ rich musical scene. 

Daigle looked stunning in a plaid off-shoulder dress, while Andrews exuded style in a blue jacket and dark jeans. Their performance of “America The Beautiful” in front of the crowd and the two teams garnered so much attention online.

Following Daigle and Trombone Shorty’s performance, netizens took to the internet to react and share their opinions. One user immediately disapproved, commenting:

“The worst rendition I’ve ever heard.”

Another user chimed in with similar sentiments and shared their opinion on Facebook.

“It sucked ruined the song,” they criticized.

Netizens expressed their disapproval across other social media platforms, with one user writing on X (formerly known as Twitter):

“Hurting my ears ngl 🙃.”

One person’s remarks on the performance were particularly scathing, as they wrote, “all the singing was bad, did not know words, could not hear them but what I did hear was not good.”

However, not all views on Daigle and Andrews’ rendition of “America the Beautiful” were negative. Some viewers were impressed and had positive things to say about the duo. One user praised:

“Loved it! Both are so talented, and I love the New Orleans spin.”

Another user shared a similarly positive opinion on Facebook.

“This was a wonderful performance! So perfect for New Orleans! 10/10!!,” they commented.

Ahead of the performance, Daigle also spoke to Billboard, saying:

“It is an incredible honor, I’m overzealous, and I love getting to do it with friends. The best thing.”

Daigle recalled how growing up, she would stand on street corners and listen to jazz musicians and said she was very excited to perform. She revealed that Andrews called her and invited her to share the stage with him at the Super Bowl. Daigle also expressed her appreciation for the jazz scene in New Orleans. 

“There’s so much soul, there’s so much power of jazz here, it’s just incredible,” she gushed.

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