Charlie Puth is sharing the story behind his performance at the 2026 Super Bowl.

On Sunday (February 8), the 34-year-old “Attention” singer performed the National Anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Charlie performed his rendition with a keyboard, and drew positive reactions and reviews from viewers.

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“Thank you everyone for your kind words,” he later said on social media. Click here to watch his rendition.

“It was an honor to sing The National Anthem. I wrote the arrangement in a very specific way to honor Whitney Houston- I hope that was heard.”

“Thank you to the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, the Sainted Choir, the Color of Noize Orchestra, Steve Hackman, and Kenny G for joining me on stage. And thank you Adam Blackstone for writing such a beautiful choir part. I love music so much.”

Watch Whitney‘s iconic National Anthem from 1991.

Find out more about his wife, with whom he’s expecting his first child!