![]() Knight added: "I have been in the forefront of this battle longer than most of those voicing their opinions to win the right to sing our country's Anthem on a stage as large as the Super Bowl LIII. 3 to give the Anthem back its voice, to stand for that historic choice of words, the way it unites us when we hear it and to free it from the same prejudices and struggles I have fought long and hard for all my life, from walking back hallways, from marching with our social leaders, from using my voice for good." "It is unfortunate that our National Anthem has been dragged into this debate when the distinctive senses of the National Anthem and fighting for justice should each stand alone," she said. Kaepernick is protesting two things, and they are police violence and injustice, Knight, a seven-time Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, told Variety. Knight released a statement noting she understood Kaepernick's protest. Gladys Knight to Perform National Anthem as She Claps Back at Kaepernick Protest Being Dragged Into Super Bowl Debate. It is unfortunate that our National Anthem has been dragged into this debate when the distinctive senses of the National Anthem and fighting for justice should each stand alone. Kaepernick is protesting two things, and they are police violence and injustice. The former football player sparked sporting controversy when he famously kneeled during the national anthem in 2016 as a protest against brutal police enforcement against African Americans. Knight responded to critics saying, I understand that Mr. Knight did face backlash following the announcement of her participation in the Super Bowl after some fans expressed outrage that she would support the NFL in light of the organization's treatment of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. The city paid homage to Knight by renaming Atlanta's State Route 9-the extension from Peachtree Street to 14th Street-to Gladys Knight Highway in 2015. Knight's Super Bowl performance will likely mark yet another special moment in her long-running career, especially since the big game will be held in her native city where she is largely celebrated for her work and contributions to Atlanta. Knight is also the winner of seven Grammy Awards. 1 Billboard Hot 100 singles-1973's "Midnight Train to Georgia" and 1985's "That's What Friends Are For"-as well as 11 No. Often referred to as the "Empress of Soul," Knight went on to deliver two No. After the NFL effectively blackballed former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick every NFL team, even those that sorely needed a half-decent quarterback, refused to sign. The soul singer Gladys Knight, who will be singing the national anthem at this year’s Super Bowl in Atlanta, seemed to criticize Colin Kaepernick in a statement published by Variety on Friday. Although Knight's first public singing engagement came when she was just 4 years old when she sang at Atlanta's Mount Mariah Baptist Church, her first hit record came in her teen years when she sang alongside her brother, sister and cousin-known as the Pips-on the 1960 record "Every Beat of My Heart." Legendary singer Gladys Knight is slated to kick off Super Bowl Sunday by performing America's anthem at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in her hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, according to CBS Sports.Ī Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Knight's musical career spans nearly 60 years. Gladys Knight kicked off Super Bowl LIII in spectacular fashion The 74-year-old singer took the stage in Atlanta, Georgia, and performed the national anthem following a stunning rendition of. ![]() Pop band Maroon 5 and rappers Travis Scott and Big Boi were confirmed last week as the halftime entertainment at next month’s game.The national anthem will get a classic touch during Super Bowl LIII on Sunday. Rihanna and Pink are among musicians who are reported to have declined to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in support of Kaepernick, who has sued the NFL, accusing owners of colluding to blackball him. Knight said it was “unfortunate that the national anthem had been dragged into this debate”. His decision to kneel during the anthem sparked a heated national debate, and he has not found an NFL team to play for in recent years. Kaepernick started the protest movement in 2016 over police shootings of unarmed black men. President Donald Trump and other conservatives have called the players unpatriotic. Her decision had been criticised on social media by some supporters of the “take a knee” stance championed by NFL players who crouch down during the anthem to protest against racial injustice. Many entertainers who back Kaepernick have been reluctant to perform at the Super Bowl on 3 February, the biggest sporting and television event in the US.
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