Among the annals of national anthems as a prelude to sporting events, few have topped the one delivered by Whitney Houston before Super Bowl XXV in 1991 in Tampa, Florida.

Whitney Houston's rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl XXV was released as a single in the United States alone on February 12, 1991, during the Gulf War.

Feb 1, 2016 · Ten days after the U.S. entered into war, Whitney Houston didn't just sing the national anthem at Super Bowl XXV -- she owned it. This is the story of her moment in time.

Jul 4, 2025 · With 73,813 spectators present on January 27, 1991 at Tampa Stadium, New Jersey-born Whitney Houston, who was nearing her zenith as a pop star, delivered the most …

Feb 13, 2022 · But then there was Whitney Houston. In 1991, the then 27-year-old vocalist set the gold standard with her rendition at Super Bowl 25 on Jan. 27. She was at the height of her …

Jan 27, 1991 · Whitney Houston performed "The Star Spangled Banner" during Super Bowl XXV at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, FL. It is cited every year by most media organizations as the …

Remembering Whitney Houston who died at age 48. The singer's unforgettable live performance of the star spangled banner at Super Bowl XXV in Tampa Florida.

Dec 20, 2022 · Whitney Houston performs America's national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner", on January 27, 1991 prior to the start of the Super Bowl at Tampa Stadium. …

Archive video of a portion of Whitney Houston singing the national anthem at the 1991 Super Bowl is shown.

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