For 92 years, the Sugar Bowl has been part of New Orleans, a city with a heartbeat provided by its music. The Bowl takes pride in representing the city’s music excellence and honoring its country each year with a national anthem that provides a proper tribute to the song and the nation. That was never more evident than last year when local artist Samyra delivered a memorable and moving performance after the awful Bourbon Street attack delayed the Sugar Bowl by 18 hours.   Whi

The Allstate Sugar Bowl was proud to present a national anthem performer that was a natural for performing the Star-Spangled Banner at the annual college football game in 2025. The national anthem was performed by a New Orleans native who is a great example of the tremendous musical talent in the city. In addition, she is a former football player. More importantly, Samyra Miller is an inspiring woman who has established herself at a young age as an effective motivator whose p

The 2024 Allstate Sugar Bowl provided an opportunity for the organization to merge two of its major interests – football and the support of teachers. And it’s giving fans visiting from around the country to watch the sold-out College Football Playoff Semifinal the opportunity to enjoy an outstanding up-and-coming New Orleans performer. Mark-Anthony Thomas, a local teacher and a jazz and opera performer, performed the national anthem.   In recent years, the Allstate Sugar Bowl