So much has been said about Beyonce’s inaugural lip-syncing that Alicia Keys’ prep work was all but ignored. But on Sunday, Keys made good on her earlier promises to deliver an all-new version of “The Star-Spangled Banner” when she sang the national anthem at the Super Bowl.
Keys’ rendition was powerful and moving — and she didn’t have any problems singing the lyrics as they’re written. That’s more than can be said for Christina Aguilera, who famously goofed when she performed the song at the 2011 Super Bowl.
