Country star Luke Bryan to sing the national anthem at Super Bowl LI

Country music star Luke Bryan will sing the national anthem at Super Bowl LI, the NFL announced Sunday.

“He’ll join an elite group of performer who have previously sang the anthem, including Lady Gaga, Billy Joel, Beyonce, Garth Brooks and Whitney Houston,” NFL officials stated.

The Super Bowl will be played NRG Stadium in Houston on Feb. 5.

Super Bowl LI will be televised on FOX.