Dr. Lisa M. Beckley-Roberts, chair of the department of music at Jackson State, said the initial invitation to perform in the Super Bowl was extended in November 2023, and there was a lot of back Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band delivers a captivating halftime performance alongside singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, and producer Usher during the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show at the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas, Nevada. (William H. Kelly III/JSU University Communications) JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The legendary Jackson State University band made history entertaining the world this weekend. The Sonic Boom of the South entertained millions when the band from Lynch Street performed with Usher during the Super Bowl half time show. Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band made a special appearance with Grammy-winning artist Usher during the Super Bowl LVIII Halft Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South performed with Usher during his Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show on Sunday night at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band delivers an captivating halftime performance alongside singer, songwriter, dancer, actor and producer Usher during the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show at the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas, Nevada. (William H. Kelly III/JSU University Communications) The highly-anticipated Super Bowl halftime show featuring Usher had a surprise – the Jackson State University Sonic Boom of The South. The marching band accompanied Usher on the field in Las Vegas as he performed some of the biggest hits of his 30-year career on Sunday night on the Super Bowl halftime stage. By Rachel James-Terry, Director of Public Relations, Jackson State University, Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band made a special appearance with eight-time Grammy-winning artist Usher during the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ludacris (center, from left), Usher, Lil Jon and Jermaine Dupri perform during the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South played on the field during the show. Ethan Miller / Getty Images Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band delivers a captivating halftime performance alongside singer, songwriter, dancer, actor and producer Usher during the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show at the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas, Nevada. (William H. Kelly III/JSU University Communications) The Sonic Boom of the South, Jackson State University's award-winning marching band, made a special appearance during the Super Bowl 58 halftime show Sunday. 1984, Super Bowl XVIII-- University of Florida and Florida State University marching bands 1983, Super Bowl XVII -- Los Angeles Super Drill Team 1982, Super Bowl XVI -- Up with People Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South performed at halftime with Usher The Sonic Boom of the South band from Jackson State University was invited to join Usher on stage for the halftime performance back in November, according to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter Tiger Nation! As 2024 draws to a close, let’s celebrate the Sonic Boom of The South and Prancing J-Settes, who have exemplified “THEE Standard” in showmanship. From an electrifying Super Bowl performance with Usher to yesterday’s magical display at Disneyland and now poised for tomorrow’s Rose Parade, our students have proudly showcased the spirit, culture and traditions of JSU. Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South Marching Band delivers an captivating halftime performance alongside singer, songwriter, dancer, actor and producer Usher during the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show at the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jackson State put on for HBCUs in Super Bowl 58 when the Sonic Boom of the South performed alongside Usher in during the Apple Music Halftime Show. The Sonic Boom of the South joined Usher during Join this channel to get access to perks: Dozens of marching band players from Jackson State University arrived at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas ahead of the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show. Published [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] We're still reliving the excitement of the Jackson State University Sonic Boom of the South's unforgettable appearance in the Super Bowl Halftime Show with U
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