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Chris Stapleton, one of the most celebrated vocalists in country music, will sing the national anthem before the Super Bowl on Feb. 12.
State of play: Nashville is on a roll. Mickey Guyton performed a sterling version of "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the big game last year.
- Past country stars to perform the anthem on sports' biggest stage include Garth Brooks, Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood, Eric Church and Luke Bryan.
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