Gladys Knight Will Sing br National Anthem at Super Bowl The NFL made br the announcement br Thursday morning. Knight, who has won br seven Grammys in her career, br is also from Atlanta, where br the game is being held. Gladys Knight, br via statement Gladys Knight, br via statement The Empress of Soul is best known for her chart-topping songs like, "Midnight Train to Georgia" and br "I Heard It Through the Grapevine." Super Bowl LIII kicks br off Sunday, Feb. 3 br at 6:30 p.m. ET.