Country singer Chris Stapleton kicked off Super Bowl LVII with a soulfulrendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" — but one anthem was not enough this year beforehand the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs began. 

Strumming a pink guitar decorated with the American flag, R&B story Babyface performed a melodic "America the Beautiful" and "Abbot Elementary" star Sheryl Lee Ralph, in a stunning bright red caped pantsuit, sang what's been dubbed the Black nationwide anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

Babyface does "America the Beautiful" before Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Sheryl Lee Ralph does "Lift Every Voice and Sing" before Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Stapleton, who has dominated country music awards in recent ages, played and sang the national anthem, dressed in all dark and wearing sunglasses.

He was joined by Academy Award-winning "Coda" superior Troy Kotsur, who performed the national anthem in American Sign Language.

Colin Denny employed "America the Beautiful" and "Lift Every Voice and Sing" was employed by Justina Miles.

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The along of the national anthem has become one of the countless game elements up for betting. 

Oddsmakers put the over-under on the 44-year-old's "Star Spangled Banner" at 2 minutes, 5 seconds. 

He clocked in slightly under at 2 minutes, 2 seconds. 

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni and starting interior Jason Kelce both had tears in their eyes during the performance.

Stapleton, an eight-time Grammy winner, is considered one of the country's most respected and beloved musicians. He took home three Grammys last year and was honored with a Country Music Association Award for male vocalist of the year in 2021.

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Babyface, who won 12 Grammys, has garnered multiple hits over his lauded career including "Whip Appeal," "When Can I See You" and "Give U My Heart" with Toni Braxton. He's the co-founder of LaFace Records and collaborated with a number of big names counting Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Ella Mai and Patti LaBelle.

Ralph won an Emmy as a first-time nominee at the age of 66 last year. She has consumed decades in the business with multiple iconic roles from "Dreamgirls" on Broadway in the 1980s to the stepmother to the title describe on the 1990s sitcom "Moesha."

During the anthem, U.S. Navy conducted a flyover to commemorate 50 ages of women flying in the service.

The flyover featured planes from three tactical aircraft squadrons, and an all-female aviation team of ten participated in the flight. 

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Super Bowl LVII kicked off at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

Nine-time Grammy Award winner Rihanna is the headline act of this year's halftime show.

This tale was reported from Detroit. The Associated Press contributed.