The singer, whose full name is Ledisi Anibade Young, said that she is "overwhelmed" and "honored" to sing the hymn

For the fifth consecutive year, a performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” was part of the Super Bowl pregame festivities, this time delivered by Grammy-winning R&B singer Ledisi. Backed by the Greater New Orleans High School Choral Collective,

The Grammy-winning singer was backed by the Greater New Orleans High School Choral Collective for her performance.