Lauren Daigle’s Super Bowl Performance Marks a Moment of Redemption
Christian Artist Overcomes Past Controversy to Shine on Super Bowl Stage
In a moment of sheer vindication, Christian artist Lauren Daigle is set to perform at the Super Bowl LIX pregame show at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans this Sunday. The Louisiana native sees this opportunity as a powerful response to the challenges she faced following a controversial 2020 performance that led to public backlash and professional setbacks.
“To get this moment years later, I would say for anybody watching that has had their reputations smeared in any sort of way, and they are just waiting for the moment of vindication, sometimes it only takes five years,” Daigle told Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo on his podcast, Arroyo Grande.
Daigle’s return to the major sporting event marks her first in five years, a period that saw her weather significant criticism after participating in a 2020 outdoor “Let Us Worship” event led by California worship leader Sean Feucht. At the time, then-New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell accused Daigle of endangering public health and deemed her unfit to represent the city, leading to her removal from Dick Clark Productions’ annual New Year’s Rockin’ Eve celebration.
A Journey Through Adversity
Recalling the fallout, Daigle admitted, “I went home to Lafayette, and I got in my parents’ bed, and I pulled the covers over my head as an adult. I was like, ‘Gosh, here we are again.’ Because now there’s no amount of public ridicule that is fun.”
Despite the harsh criticism, Daigle found solace in the belief that coming together through music offers hope in difficult times. “What I learned is that when people need an element of hope, coming together is one of the most beautiful things,” she reflected. “It is one of the most incredible rights that we have in this country. And I think to take that away from people is so disheartening, especially in a time like that.”
A Historic Performance of ‘America The Beautiful’
At the Super Bowl pregame show, Daigle will deliver a stirring rendition of America The Beautiful alongside jazz musician Trombone Shorty. The performance holds deep significance for her, particularly the line, “God shed His grace on me.”
“That line, it just really gripped me to the core in a way,” she said. “I’ve sung songs about God, right? But when you see a song that is meant for something else, and it still includes the power of God in it… there’s something unique about this. To be able to sing that song with a true conviction versus just, ‘Yeah, I’m just going to jump up on stage and have this opportunity.'”
Faith and Triumph in the Spotlight
Her close friend Sean Feucht took to Instagram to highlight the significance of Daigle’s journey, posting: “VINDICATION IS COMING NEW ORLEANS! Who is ready to praise Jesus during Super Bowl weekend?”
From facing public condemnation to reclaiming her place on one of the world’s biggest stages, Daigle’s story is one of perseverance, faith, and redemption. As she steps onto the Super Bowl platform, her powerful voice will not only honor America but also serve as a testimony to resilience and divine grace.
