American Idol winners Jordin Sparks and Kris Allen got the championship games. But when it comes to the national anthem for Super Bowl XLIV, the NFL calls on the singer who has sold more albums in the U.S. than any other Idol winner: Carrie Underwood.

Carrie joins an impressive list of performers who have sung The Star Spangled Banner at the Super Bowl, including Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Neil Diamond, Whitney Houston, Harry Connick, Jr., Garth Brooks, Natalie Cole, Vanessa Williams, Luther Vandross, Cher, Faith Hill, Mariah Carey, Dixie Chicks, Beyoncé Knowles and Jennifer Hudson

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I guess I should be thankful that Tony isn't there afterall. :lol:

Hopefully both teams will think before they cheat!! :lol:

I guess I should be thankful that Tony isn't there afterall. :lol:
:rofl: I'm surprised Brandon (PlayOn) hasn't posted here yet.

They make them lip synch the anthem at the Super Bowl, so I don't know why they even bother getting someone. Just play a recording of it.

Very good news for me. Carrie Underwood actually got me interested in country music in the first place (which I never thought would happen). I also have all three of her albums, BTW.

They make them lip synch the anthem at the Super Bowl, so I don't know why they even bother getting someone. Just play a recording of it.
I don't understand it, either. :rolleyes:

I'll definitely have to watch :D