My two favorite National Anthem performances of all time are from Whitney Houston, and now Chris Stapleton. To compare the two is apples to oranges, but I've never been so moved as I was by this version. Truly stunning. How do you guys feel about this performance?

It’s hard to believe he considered not singing his own songs. Thank GOD for his wife Morgane convincing him it was HIS voice people needed to hear. Fun fact: he was valedictorian of his high school class and had an academic scholarship to Vanderbilt to study chemical engineering then dropped out because music is his passion. There are few words to describe how he makes you FEEL when he sings. He’s just got it.

This one got me. We are a military family, and when you live on base, you hear the Star-Spangled Banner every day at 0800, and I get choked up almost every time ... still after all these years. When it's played, everyone on base must stop, salute if in uniform, and attention if you're military, hats off, no movement. Even our dogs got used to sitting at attention if we were walking them around that time. Even the kids at the on-base academy all stop and face the flag. It's the most poignant thing, I swear. I digressed a bit, but the point is, Chris's version is the only one I've ever heard that really captures the reverence of this song without overdoing it, not to mention it is technically amazing, too. Now I wish they would start piping this version out for colors each morning. It would make my day every day. Loved the way he interpreted the lyrics, like it was his own story to tell almost. It was undeniably perfect artistically, technically, emotionally, all of it. Thanks for your reaction.

Chris’s performance was spellbinding and amazing. Nick Sirianni also became the most loved coach in America with his emotional response. ❤️🤍💙

At the time I was watching it, I thought how peaceful the performance was in a way, and was thinking that we need that peace and mellowness in this country right now. Good for him.

Veteran here. The ebb and flow you referenced along with the runs seem like the waving of a flag. This also feels like a love song to our flag and country. Love it so much.

It's been a while since I cried for the National Anthem. It wasn't sung as an obligatory reciting, it was sung with absolute love and devotion to our country. Utter perfection.

As the widow of a combat medic in Vietnam, I was sooo proud of this..Best I have ever heard.and the Eagles coach weeping was powerful and he really got.

I am not american, but this is the best National Anthem I have heard in a long time! First time I have had tears during a National Anthem. It gets me every time...!

America is hurting right now and this version of the National Anthem is telling you how hard it is to be an American citizen but somehow he's made to lift every American's, heart.

When a performance can bring NFL players to tears, it’s beyond spectacular.

I turn 66 years old next month and I must admit that Chris' rendition of the National Anthem is this most heartfelt I have ever heard.

Anguish and Victory. I'd been trying for days to describe the emotions in his performance. I think that's it. He took us collectively to church.

Absolutely the best since Whitney. Not just rote words, not about vocal pyrotechnics--when Chris sings this, you FEEL it. "Perfect" is right. His pitch-bending and that signature dynamic range get me every time--I really liked how you framed that as simultaneous vulnerability and commitment. And I always appreciate when a singer with the skill to riff as effortlessly as Chris does also has the wisdom to use that skill judiciously. Well done, thank you!

He made it a gospel song, that's why everyone could feel it. I've had this stuck in my head for days and it's still got me in tears.

This is how his concerts are. You can't tell the difference between the studio version and the live version. SUCH a good show.

Really one of the best sung national anthems I've ever heard, tears come to my eyes even as a non-American. Chris is incredibly good, he needs so little ❤️💋🙏🙏

Great breakdown! Chris brought himself to it, but let the song shine. He didn't make it about himself, it was a show of respect, taste and reverence. And the way he ended sounded so gospel to me. He has so many influences and that little run he ended on screamed, "church!" at me. Chris IS America and his embodiment of so many different styles is perfect to honor the diverse nation we are. ❤️

It doesn't sound rehearsed, as if he's singing from what he feels at the moment. It was the moment and if he sang it again thirty minutes later it would be different. I think that's what makes it so powerful.

Hearing that for the first time before the game started felt like hearing it for the first time ever. Ive never once in my 30 years of life been brought to tears by that song until Chris crushed it. He made the entire country feel it rather than hear it.