Gladys Knight to sing national anthem at the Super Bowl

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Gladys Knight will sing ``The Star-Spangled Banner'' at this year's Super Bowl.The seven-time Grammy Award-winner says she's proud to use her voice to ``unite and represent our country'' in her hometown of Atlanta.The 74-year-old and the Pips were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. Her hits include ``Midnight Train to Georgia'' and ``That's What Friends Are For.''Maroon 5 will be joined by Big Boi, Atlanta-based rapper from Outkast, and Travis Scott during the halftime performance.

CBS broadcasts this year's Super Bowl from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Feb. 3.