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Coco Jones Honors Whitney Houston in Soulful Super Bowl 2026 Kickoff

Coco Jones opened the 2026 Super Bowl with a powerful tribute to Whitney Houston's iconic 1991 performance. She performed a soulful rendition of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at Levi's Stadium before the Patriots vs. Seahawks game. Jones wore a custom white athletic-inspired outfit designed with fashion icon Karl Kani to evoke Houston's look. The singer reflected on the song's message of hope and said she focused on the honor of the moment rather than the pressure.

Key Points: Coco Jones Pays Tribute to Whitney Houston at Super Bowl 2026

  • Tribute to Whitney Houston's 1991 performance
  • Performed 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'
  • Custom outfit designed with Karl Kani
  • Focused on hope and tenacity in lyrics
  • Called the performance an honor, not pressure
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Coco Jones pays tribute to Whitney Houston in Super Bowl 2026 performance

Singer Coco Jones opened the 2026 Super Bowl with a tribute to Whitney Houston's iconic performance, singing 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'.

"I'm really excited for people to see those resemblances. - Coco Jones"

Santa Clara, February 9

Singer-songwriter and actor Coco Jones opened the 2026 Super Bowl with a showstopping tribute to Whitney Houston, performing a soulful rendition of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' ahead of the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks taking the field at Levi's Stadium, according to E! News.

The 28-year-old singer and actress, known for her role in Bel-Air, paid homage to Houston's iconic 1991 Super Bowl performance of the 'Star Spangled Banner' with her showstopping look. She stepped out in a white, cropped zip-up athletic jacket adorned with a red stripe alongside the chest and her right arm. She paired it with a high-low skirt featuring a billowing peplum addition.

"I'm really excited for people to see those resemblances," Jones told Entertainment Tonight ahead of the game. "Karl and I, I had him help me to design this. He's the godfather of hip-hop and fashion. I'm excited for him to get to have his moment with this."

Reflecting on the preparation for the major performance, Jones said, "I feel like with Lift Every Voice, there's so much hope and tenacity that I relate to, and everyone does in their own journeys. So really listening to the lyrics, really sitting and feeling what they mean to me and then naturally reacting to that," according to E! News.

Jones added that she was humbled by the honor of performing at the Super Bowl, saying, "I've had some amazing performers precede me and I think realizing that I've been chosen and so I deserve the moment. I deserve the opportunity. And just kind of speaking positively, so you don't think about the pressure. You just think about the honor that it is," according to E! News.

- ANI

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Aman W
Super Bowl halftime shows are always a spectacle. As an Indian viewer, I love how music bridges cultures. Coco Jones did a fantastic job, though I must admit I was hoping for a bit more of a contemporary twist on the classic.
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Rohit P
Respect for paying homage to Whitney Houston. Her 1991 performance is legendary. Good to see the new generation carrying the torch. The pressure at the Super Bowl must be insane, but she handled it with grace.
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Sarah B
The choice of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was powerful and timely. It's more than just a song; it's an anthem of resilience. Her explanation about connecting to the lyrics really shows the thought behind the performance.
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Karthik V
Watching from Mumbai! The production value of these American events is always next level. While the tribute was beautiful, I sometimes feel these mega-events can overshadow the actual sport. Just my two paise!
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Nisha Z
Her outfit was fire! 🔥 The white and red combo was so elegant and sporty at the same time. Karl Lagerfeld's touch, the "godfather of hip-hop fashion"? That's a cool collaboration. Fashion at the Super Bowl is almost as big as the game.

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