Singing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl is an honor for artists. It’s also a moment when all eyes are on the singer, and the critics just love to give their opinions. There have been some very good performances over the years, and some that weren’t so great. Whitney Houston’s powerful 1991 rendition set the gold standard. This year, Charlie Puth took the stage and gave the people just what they wanted. He sang while playing the piano, bringing many to tears.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by NFL (@nfl) Charlie Puth Nailed the National Anthem Charlie Puth sang his heart and soul into The Star-Spangled Banner, and it paid off. He didn’t go for flashy; instead, Charlie paid homage in a more traditional way. A group of musicians joined him on the field to accompany him with beautiful music. The performance leaned into Americana, with a beautiful flyover by a joint Navy and Air Force aircraft that finished out the show. Fans erupted in the stands as the National Football League officially started Super Bowl LX. The comment section lauded Charlie Puth’s stunning performance. “One of the most gentle, peaceful national anthems I’ve heard. Beautiful. Bravo,” someone wrote. Others thought Charlie’s National Anthem rivaled Whitney’s. “This is the best national anthem performance I’ve seen. No joke,” a fan shared. “Alright this was dope. You know he arranged all them harmonies and backing instruments too,” another fan agreed. Seeing Charlie Puth perform made many Americans proud. “A solemn and beautiful expression of our deep love for this country and our need for it be better,” one wrote. In a classy move, Charlie thanked the NFL for the amazing opportunity. Thank you for having me, it was an honor. -Charlie This story’s featured image is by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images.