A Super Bowl anthem performance is always a big deal—but this year’s choice has sparked a heated debate. Some fans are celebrating the selection, while others are questioning if the organizers got it right.

Super Bowl LIX is finally here, bringing not just football excitement but also a star-studded musical lineup. A Grammy-winning artist has been tapped to sing the national anthem, but will his performance win over the skeptics?

This year, Grammy-winning artist Jon Batiste will take center stage to sing the national anthem. The Louisiana native couldn’t hide his excitement, sharing the news with fans on social media.

“Between sports and music, I was good at both,” Batiste said in an Instagram video. “But music—lucky for me—has brought me back home for the big game.” He captioned the post, “Coming home to sing the anthem at the Super Bowl next week🙏🏾God bless🙏🏾🇺🇸.”

His announcement has sparked mixed reactions online. Some fans are thrilled. “Love Jon Batiste, perfect choice,” one person commented. Another added, “He’s incredible. A musician touched by God.”

Others, however, weren’t as enthusiastic. “I think they should have gotten better entertainment,” one user wrote. Some even expressed disinterest in the game altogether. “Don’t care, I’m not watching this year,” another posted.

As the big day approaches, all eyes will be on Batiste. Whether fans love or loathe the choice, his performance is sure to be one of the most talked-about moments of Super Bowl LIX.