Atlanta Natives Gladys Knight, Chloe X Halle Give Thanks After Super Bowl Performances

Atlanta natives and sister duo Chloe x Halle perform before Sunday’s Super Bowl between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots in Atlanta. Leading up to the Super Bowl, musicians faced criticism for performing at the NFL’s marquee game.

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Not everyone watched Super Bowl 53 for the love of football — celebrities are a big part of the day, too. Here’s a breakdown of what  happened with entertainers Sunday in Atlanta.

Gladys Knight, Chloe X Halle Filled With Joy

Gladys Knight was all smiles as she blew kisses to everyone, and Chloe x Halle were almost speechless after their pregame performance at Super Bowl 53.

Knight called her rendition of  “The Star-Spangled Banner” an “exciting moment” and “one to remember” in the tunnel of  Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where the New England Patriots played the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in Atlanta.