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Last week’s Question:
There’s only one hit ever on the Countdown to go to Number 1 featuring the Grandma’s voice of the artist.
OK – It’s Grandma’s voice featured.
What is it?
“Where’s My Husband” by Raye
Before the big game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots kicked off, Charlie Puth—clad in a brown leather jacket—stepped up to the keyboard and launched into his own custom arrangement of "The Star-Spangled Banner” with a 1-minute-51-second rendition of the national anthem, accompanying himself on piano with surprise guest Kenny G.
As Puth held the final, sustained note of "The Star-Spangled Banner" an historic eight-ship formation of U.S. military aircraft thundered overhead in perfect timing. This was the first-ever joint U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy flyover for a Super Bowl, symbolizing inter-service teamwork and commemorating America's 250th birthday (America 250).
It was unquestionably one of the most beautiful National Anthems we’ve heard in years. Pure talent. Pure respect. Pure American pride.
The formation consisted of:
Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers (from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota) leading the group, with one often highlighted for its dramatic afterburner climb or peel-up post-pass.
Two U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles (from Fresno Air National Guard Base, California).
Two U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornets (from Naval Air Station Lemoore, California).
Two U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II stealth fighters (also from NAS Lemoore).
The aircraft flew in a coordinated, majestic formation—typically with the heavy B-1s centered and flanked by the fighters—roaring low over the stadium at around 250-300 knots, creating an intense sonic boom-like effect and afterburner glow that electrified the crowd of about 70,000 fans (and millions watching on TV). Descriptions from viewers and media called it "unreal," "epic," "badass," and a "beautiful sight," with the roar syncing dramatically to the anthem's climax for maximum patriotic impact.