Alicia Keys performs 'The Star-Spangled Banner' live at the Super Bowl (Photos)

On Feb. 3 American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys performed the national anthem of the United States of America live at Super Bowl XLVII. Her performance and the football game took place at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. You can watch Alicia Keys perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" live at the 2013 Super Bowl in the video below.

Before her performance, Keys walked out on the field with her husband Swizz Beatz. She sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" while performing on a white Yamaha piano. Keys wore a long red dress, a gold necklace, and slicked her hair back. Throughout the performance the screen showed shots of the players, and a shot of a troop overseas getting ready to watch the game.

Her performance and the game were broadcast live on CBS and the football match was between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers.. Beyoncé performed at the half-time show with Destiny's Child, and the Baltimore Ravens won the Super Bowl.

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