In the aftermath of the Super Bowl’s array of performances, they sparked widespread discussion. Rihanna’s powerful halftime show, performed while pregnant, and Sheryl Lee Ralph’s remarkable vocal performance both garnered attention online.
However, it was Chris Stapleton’s soul-stirring rendition of the national anthem that captured the hearts of people from all walks of life, who couldn’t stop praising his performance. The video of Sirianni, the Eagles’ coach, reacting emotionally to Stapleton’s performance circulated widely, even catching the attention of the singer himself.
Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, Stapleton expressed gratitude for the heartfelt reactions, saying, “Man, it felt great. It really did. The energy was good, and the crowd was hyped up for the game, so that kind of gets you ready to go.”
For Sirianni, the day was overwhelming as he coached one of the Super Bowl teams. Reflecting on the moment, he shared, “I’ve dreamed about this since I’ve been two years old. It’s just emotional because there’s a lot of work, not just by myself, but a lot of people. Starting with my wife and my kids, my brothers, my dad, and just so many people… It’s just emotional in that moment knowing where we were.”
Despite Stapleton’s awareness of the impact of his performance, he admitted he might not be able to watch it again, finding it too emotional even for himself. “I don’t know if I can watch it, man,” he confessed. “I try not to watch myself back too much.”
