Who Is Andra Day? Artist & Music Icon To Perform At Super Bowl 2024

Cassandra Monique Batie, better known by her stage name Andra Day, is an accomplished American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and actress. Born on December 30, 1984, in Edmonds, Washington, Day has risen to prominence with her soulful voice and captivating performances. 

In addition to her numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award and a Golden Globe Award, Day is set to grace the stage at Super Bowl LVIII with her powerful rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing.

Growing up in Southeast San Diego, California, Day discovered her passion for singing at an early age. Her musical journey began at the First United Methodist Church in Chula Vista, where she started singing and taking dance lessons at the age of five. Influenced by jazz vocalists like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Dinah Washington, Day's formative years at the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts laid the foundation for her future success.

The Rise to Stardom

In 2015, Andra Day released her debut album, Cheers to the Fall, which garnered critical acclaim. The album's single, Rise Up, earned her a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance. Day's performance of the song on The View also led to a Daytime Emmy Award nomination. Stevie Wonder, partially credited for her discovery, joined Day in an Apple TV ad in 2015, further propelling her into the spotlight.

Andra Day's success continued to soar as she became one of the most-requested artists among Jazz Joy and Roy Global Radio listeners in 2020. Her biggest hit, Rise Up, achieved triple-platinum status and amassed over one billion streams. Day's foray into acting in The United States vs. Billie Holiday earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress, along with two Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress in a Drama Motion Picture and Original Song in a Motion Picture. Additionally, she lent her voice to the animated film Cars 3.

Super Bowl 2024 Performance

As Super Bowl LVIII approaches, Andra Day is set to deliver an iconic performance. The lineup includes renditions of the national anthem, America the Beautiful, and Lift Every Voice and Sing, with Day taking the stage for the latter. Her soulful voice promises to add a powerful dimension to the Super Bowl festivities.

Supporting Acts

Joining Day on stage will be actor and choreographer Shaheem Sanchez, performing Lift Every Voice and Sing and providing the American Sign Language (ASL) rendition of the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show. The musical direction and arrangement for the national anthem and Lift Every Voice and Sing will be in the capable hands of Emmy Award-winning musical director and producer Adam Blackstone.

Andra Day's journey from a small town in Washington to the grand stage of Super Bowl LVIII is a testament to her undeniable talent and hard work. As she prepares to mesmerize the audience with her soul-stirring performance, there's no doubt that Andra Day's star will continue to shine brightly in the world of music and entertainment.