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Charlie Puth | Source: Getty Images
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Charlie Puth Amazes Fans with His National Anthem Rendition at the Super Bowl — Another Detail Has Viewers Talking

Christell Fatima M. Tudtud
Feb 08, 2026
08:32 P.M.

The musician's National Anthem performance at the Super Bowl LX earned widespread praise for its simplicity, but viewers quickly noticed something else entirely.

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Charlie Puth stepped onto the Super Bowl stage and delivered a National Anthem that felt intentionally restrained. But once the final note landed, viewers shifted their focus to another unexpected detail.

The singer performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl LX with a calm, understated approach that avoided over-singing. Many fans felt the choice respected the moment, letting the anthem — not the artist — take center stage.

Charlie Puth smiles ahead of performing the National Anthem during Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium on February 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California | Source: Getty Images

Charlie Puth smiles ahead of performing the National Anthem during Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium on February 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California | Source: Getty Images

On Facebook, early reactions praised the simplicity of the performance. One viewer wrote, "Love the understated! Very nice...keeping the focus on the anthem, not the performance. Carlisle also very good...strings a beautiful addition."

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Still, as photos from the moment circulated, attention quickly turned to what Puth was wearing. His casual look sparked immediate discussion among viewers.

Another viewer observed, "He coulda dressed better 🙄." Another viewer added, "Jeans and a Dad jacket?? did no one send him the red white and blue memo?? song was great though ❤️🙌🏽 [sic]."

A wide view of Levi's Stadium as fans fill the stands before Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026 | Source: Getty Images

A wide view of Levi's Stadium as fans fill the stands before Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026 | Source: Getty Images

The conversation continued on Instagram, where reactions were split between praise and disappointment. Some fans focused solely on the performance, while others zeroed in on the styling choice.

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One Instagram user summed up their excitement simply, writing, "Epic🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥." Another commented, "Very disappointed in his outfit! Its superbowk, and Olympics, I wish he wore something with american flag or colors [sic]."

Charlie Puth stands at the keyboard before the pre-game performances at Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026 | Source: Getty Images

Charlie Puth stands at the keyboard before the pre-game performances at Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026 | Source: Getty Images

Despite the wardrobe debate, one thing was clear: Puth's vocals left an impression. Whether viewers were listening closely or looking twice at the photos, his Super Bowl moment proved that even a low-key performance can ignite a major conversation.

But as viewers focused on the anthem's vocals and visuals, a more divisive Super Bowl debate was already taking shape away from the field.

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