Charlie Puth Honors Whitney Houston with Memorable National Anthem Performance at Super Bowl 60 Halftime Show
Charlie Puth took the stage at Levi's Stadium during the Super Bowl 60 Halftime show on Feb. 8, 2026, to perform the National Anthem. Despite the pressure that comes with such a performance, Puth delivered a memorable rendition, paying tribute to Whitney Houston's iconic 1991 version of the Anthem at Super Bowl 25. Puth expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and the chance to honor Houston in a heartfelt note shared after the performance. He also thanked the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, the Sainted Choir, the Color of Noize Orchestra, Steve Hackman, Kenny G, and Adam Blackstone for their contributions to the performance. Leading up to the event, Puth shared videos on Instagram, acknowledging the significance of Houston's rendition and the impact it had on the music industry. Puth's performance featured a choir and orchestra, with him playing the Rhodes keyboard while dressed in a brown leather bomber jacket, white shirt, tie, and jeans. The night concluded with the New England Patriots losing to the Seattle Seahawks with a score of 13-29.