Super Bowl LIX will honor the musical legacy of its host city during the pregame performances. Why it matters: The NFL received some pushback from New Orleans music fans when Kendrick Lamar was announced as the game's halftime performer.

The NFL today continued to build out its offering around Super Bowl LIX, announcing that Jon Batiste, Trombone Shorty, Lauren Daigle and Ledisi will provide pregame entertainment. The game will take place at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday,

Lauren Daigle is a Louisiana native and multiple Grammy, American Music and Billboard Music Award winner known for her powerful voice and chart-topping hits. Her 2018 album Look Up Child debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Top 200, making her the first female artist to reach the Top 10 on both the Pop and Christian Album charts simultaneously.