The Black Eyed Peas (featuring, from left, apl.de.ap, will.i.am, Fergie and Taboo) performed a medley of their songs "I Gotta Feeling," "Boom Boom Pow," "Pump It," "The Time (Dirty Bit)," "Let's Get It Started" and "Where Is The Love?" during halftime of Super Bowl XLV on Feb. 6, 2011.

Guns N' Roses' lead guitarist Slash made a brief appearance in the Super Bowl XLV halftime show, accompanying the Black Eyed Peas' Fergie on "Sweet Child o' Mine."

Usher dropped in from the rafters of Cowboys Stadium to make a cameo appearance during the Super Bowl XLV halftime show. He performed "OMG" with will.i.am.

In performing the National Anthem for Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Christina Aguilera flubbed some of the lyrics. She replaced the line "o'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming" with "what so proudly we watched at the twilight's last gleaming."

With backing from the Air Force group Tops in Blue, actress Lea Michele sang "America the Beautiful" before Super Bowl XLV. The TV show on which she stars, "Glee," was the one chosen by Fox to air following the end of the broadcast on Feb. 6, 2011.

At Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., Roger Daltrey (right) and Pete Townshend of The Who performed five songs during the Super Bowl XLIV halftime show, three of which were the theme songs to CBS shows. (CBS aired the Super Bowl on Feb. 7, 2010.)

Carrie Underwood's performance of the National Anthem at Super Bowl XLIV at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. marked the third straight year it had been performed by an American Idol alumnus.

In addition to performing in the Super Bowl ore-game tailgate party, Queen Latifah sang "America the Beautiful" at Super Bowl XLIV at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. on Feb. 7, 2010.

Although he had turned down many previous requests to play at the Super Bowl, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band finally agreed and performed live at Super Bowl XLIII on Feb. 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.

Making her first public appearance since the murder of her nephew, brother and mother, Jennifer Hudson sang the National Anthem prior to the start of Super Bowl XLIII between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Feb. 1, 2009.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers played four songs -- "American Girl," "I Won't Back Down," "Free Fallin'" and "Runnin' Down a Dream" -- during halftime of Super Bowl XLII between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots on Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz.

A daughter of a former NFL player and native of Glendale, Ariz., Jordin Sparks sang the National Anthem at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Feb. 3, 2008 prior to Super Bowl XLII action between the New York Giants and New England Patriots.

The primary performer in the pregame show for Super Bowl XLII, Alicia Keys sang a medley of her songs, including "Go Ahead," "Fallin,'" "If I Ain't Got You," "Teenage Love Affair" and "No One" on Feb. 3, 2008.

The Super Bowl XLI halftime show featured Prince at Dolphin Stadium in Miami on Feb. 4, 2007.

As Prince belted out Purple Rain during halftime of Super Bowl XLI, he did so in a powerful downpour.

The Marching 100, Florida A&M University's marching band, accompanied Prince during her 12-minute halftime performance at Super Bowl XLI.

Becoming just the second person to sing the National Anthem twice at a Super Bowl, Billy Joel performed in Super Bowl XLI on Feb. 4, 2007 at Dolphin Stadium, the same place he had played in Super Bowl XXIII.

Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones performed during the halftime show of Super Bowl XL on Feb. 5, 2006 in Detroit. In light of the controversy from the previous year's show, the performance was subject to a five-second delay and some of the words in their songs were censored.

Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones performed "Start Me Up," "Rough Justice" and "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" at Super Bowl XL on Feb. 5, 2006.

Backed up by a 150-member choir, Aretha Franklin (left) and Aaron Neville sang the National Anthem prior to Super Bowl XL on Feb. 5, 2006 in Detroit, Mich.

(From left) Joss Stone, Stevie Wonder, India.Arie and John Legend joined The Four Tops (not pictured) in pregame festivities for Super Bowl XL on Feb. 5, 2006 in Detroit.

Paul McCartney's set list for the Super Bowl XXXIX halftime show included the Beatles songs "Drive My Car," "Get Back," "Live and Let Die," and "Hey Jude" on Feb. 6, 2005.

Paying tribute to Ray Charles, who died in June of 2004, Alicia Keys sang "America the Beautiful" prior to the start of Super Bowl XXXIX between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles at Alltel Stadium on Feb. 6, 2005 in Jacksonville, Fla.

Country singers Charlie Daniels (right) and Gretchen Wilson joined the Black Eyed Peas, Earth Wind & Fire and John Fogerty in the pregame ceremonies for Super Bowl XXXIX between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. on Feb. 6, 2005.

Sir Paul McCartney joked around while rehearsing for his appearance at Super Bowl XXXVI in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 3, 2005.

The infamous "wardrobe malfunction" occurred right at the end of the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime performance by Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake on Feb. 1, 2004.

Justin Timberlake joined Janet Jackson to perform "Rock Your Body" at Super Bowl XXXVIII on Feb. 1, 2004.

Janet Jackson performed "All for You," "Rhythm Nation," and a duet with Justin Timberlake on "Rock Your Body" during the halftime show of Super Bowl XXXVIII on Feb. 1, 2004 in Houston.

Nelly (right) and P. Diddy were among the many performers at Super Bowl XXXVII on Feb. 1, 2004 in Houston.

Nelly performs during halftime of Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston.

Singer Kid Rock performed during Super Bowl XXXVIII at Reliant Stadium in Houston.

Born in Houston, Beyonce Knowles returned to the city to sing the National Anthem prior to the start of Super Bowl XXXVIII between the New England Patriots and the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on Feb. 1, 2004.

Singing "You Raise Me Up" during the pregame show of Super Bowl XXXVIII on Feb. 1, 2004, Josh Groban honored the one-year anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.

Opening up the Super Bowl XXXVII halftime show on Jan. 26, 2003, Shania Twain sang "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" and "Up!"

While singing "Just a Girl" at Super Bowl XXXVII in San Diego on Jan. 26, 2003, Gwen Stefani of No Doubt substituted in lines like "I'm just a girl at the Super Bowl."

Gwen Stefani and Sting joined together to sing "Message in a Bottle" and close out the halftime show at Super Bowl XXXVII between the Oakland Raiders and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in San Diego on Jan. 26, 2003.

Black Eyed Peas vocalist Fergie performed with Earth Wind & Fire during the pregame show at Super Bowl XXXIX.

In a show called "Santana and Friends," Michelle Branch (left) and Beyonce joined Carlos Santana to entertain the crowd prior to Super Bowl XXXVII between the Oakland Raiders and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in San Diego on Jan. 26, 2003.

Singer Beyonce Knowles joined Carlos Santana and Michelle Branch to sing "Oye Como Va," "The Game of Love" and "Foo Foo" in San Diego for Super Bowl XXXVII.

The Dixie Chicks, (from left) Emily Robison, Natalie Maines and Martie Maguire, performed the National Anthem before Super Bowl XXXVII in San Diego on Jan. 26, 2003.

Singer Celine Dion sang "God Bless America" before Super Bowl XXXVII in San Diego on Jan. 26, 2003. It marked the first and only time "God Bless America" has been performed at the game.

While Bono and U2 sang "MLK" and "Where the Streets Have No Name" in the halftime show for Super Bowl XXXVI in New Orleans, backdrops with the names of the victims of 9/11 attacks were displayed prominently.

While singing "Where the Streets Have No Name" with The Edge (left) and Adam Clayton (right) of U2 on Feb. 3, 2002 in New Orleans, Bono changed some of the lyrics to "dance in the Louisiana rain" and "where there's no sorrow or pain."

Accompanied by the Boston Pops Orchestra, Mariah Carey sang the National Anthem on Feb. 3, 2002 at Super Bowl XXXVI in New Orleans.

Backed up by the Boston Pops Orchestra and the America's Heroes Chorus (consisting of police, fire, postal and military representatives), Marc Anthony and Mary J. Bliger sang "America the Beautiful" at Super Bowl XXXVI on Feb. 3, 2002.

In a Super Bowl XXXVI pregame tribute honoring 9/11 victims, Paul McCartney sang his song "Freedom" on Feb. 3, 2002.

Barry Manilow (center) was joined by James Ingram (left) and Yolanda Adams (right) at Super Bowl XXXVI on Feb. 3, 2002 in singing "Let Freedom Ring" prior to the game's start.

Produced by MTV, the Super Bowl XXXV halftime show featured N'Sync and a number of other performers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. on Jan. 28, 2001.

(L-R) Justin Timberlake, Steven Tyler, Britney Spears, Nelly and Lance Bass performed a medley of songs in the Super Bowl XXXV halftime show on Jan. 28, 2001 in Tampa, Fla. They ended the show singing with everyone singing Aerosmith's "Walk This Way."

With the nation celebrating the 225th anniversary of the birth of the United States, Ray Charles was invited to sing "America the Beautiful" prior to the start of Super Bowl XXXV on Jan. 28, 2001 in Tampa, Fla.

Florida natives, the Backstreet Boys sang the national anthem before Super Bowl XXXV on Jan. 28, 2001, in Tampa, Fla.

On Jan. 28, 2001 before Super Bowl XXXV, Sting took part in the "Life's Super in Central Florida" pregame show at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.

Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler clowned around as he flipped a football after a Super Bowl XXXV halftime show news conference on Jan. 25, 2001 in Tampa, Fla.

Part of the "Tapestry of Nations" halftime show produced by Disney, Phil Collins sang at Super Bowl XXXIV at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Jan. 30, 2000.

Christina Aguilera (right) and Enrique Iglesias were among the many performers at Super Bowl XXXIV on Jan. 30, 2000.

In a halftime show inspired by an Epcot parade, Toni Braxton sang at Super Bowl XXXIV on Jan. 30, 2000.

Entertaining the crowd during "The Great American Music of the 20th Century" pregame show at Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta on Jan. 30, 2000, Tina Turner was featured on the stage.

Super Bowl XXXIV's performance of the National Anthem was sung by Faith Hill on Jan. 30, 2000.

Gloria Estefan (left) and Stevie Wonder (center) performed in the Super Bowl XXXIII halftime show called "A Celebration of Soul, Salsa and Swing" in Miami on Jan 31, 1999.

Taking part in the Super Bowl XXXIII halftime show called "A Celebration of Soul, Salsa and Swing," Gloria Estefan performed "Oye!" and "Turn the Beat Around" on Jan. 31, 1999.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy performed their song "Go Daddy-O" during the halftime show of Super Bowl XXXIII on Jan. 31, 1999.

Cher sang the National Anthem before the start of Super Bowl XXXIII on Jan. 31, 1999 at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Fla.

Gene Simmons (left), Ace Frehley (right) and KISS rocked the pregame show stage with elaborate pyrotechnics at Super Bowl XXXIII.

Boyz II Men took part in "A Tribute to Motown's 40th Anniversary" halftime show during Super Bowl XXXII on Jan. 25, 1998 at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium.

Queen Latifah was among the many performers who took part in Super Bowl XXXII's halftime show, "A Tribute to Motown's 40th Anniversary," at Qualcomm Stadium.

Motown legends Smokey Robinson (left) and Martha Reeves performed during halftime of Super Bowl XXXII on Jan. 25, 1998.

Jewel sang "The Star Spangled Banner" on Jan. 25, 1998 before Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif.

Taking part in a pregame celebration of California, The Beach Boys performed on Jan. 25, 1998 at Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego.

On Jan. 26, 1997, Jim Belushi (center), Dan Aykroyd (right) and John Goodman (not pictured) took the stage at Super Bowl XXXI in New Orleans to perform during the halftime show.

James Brown made a cameo performing during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXXI on Jan. 26, 1997 in New Orleans.

On Jan. 26, 1997: ZZ Top took part in the halftime show festivities for Super Bowl XXXI between the New England Patriots and the Green Bay Packers at the Superdome in New Orleans.

The National Anthem at Super Bowl XXXI in New Orleans was performed by Luther Vandross.

Diana Ross's Super Bowl XXX halftime show on Jan. 28, 1996 was called "Take Me Higher: A Celebration of 30 Years of the Super Bowl." Once she was finished, Ross was taken from the field in a helicopter.

The Doobie Brothers performed during the halftime show in Super Bowl XXX at Sun Devil Stadium on Jan. 28, 1996 in Tempe, Ariz.

On Jan. 28, 1996, Vanessa Williams sang the National Anthem at Super Bowl XXX.

Performing in a halftime show produced by Disney and called "Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye," Tony Bennett and Patti LaBelle took to the stage at Super Bowl XXIX on Jan. 29, 1995 at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami. The show ended with every performer singing "Can You Feel The Love Tonight."

Patti LaBelle was featured in the Super Bowl XXIX halftime show on Jan. 29, 1995 at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami.

Naomi Judd (right) joined daughter Wynonna for the Super Bowl XXVIII halftime show finale, singing "Love Can Build a Bridge" on Jan. 30, 1994 at the Georgia Dome.

Country singers took over halftime at Super Bowl XXVIII in a show called "Rockin' Country Sunday" and featuring Clint Black (right), Lisa Hartman (left), Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt and Wynonna Judd at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Jan. 30, 1994.

The starpower of Michael Jackson's Super Bowl XXVII halftime show on Jan. 31, 1993 led Fox to show it in its entirety instead of replacing it with counter-programming like they had the previous year.

A choir of 3,500 children joined Michael Jackson to sing "We Are the World" and "Heal the World" at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 31, 1993.

Although a dispute with NBC left Garth Brooks (right refusing to go onstage less than an hour before he was due to play, Brooks eventually was convinced to perform. Actress Marlee Matlin signed the National Anthem during his Super Bowl XXVII performance at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 31, 1993 in Pasadena, Calif.

Capping off the "Winter Magic" halftime show at Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis on Jan. 26, 1992, Gloria Estefan sang "Live for Loving You" and "Get on Your Feet."

The recording of Whitney Houston's National Anthem performance at Super Bowl XXV on Jan. 27, 1991 later was released as a single. It reached No. 2 on the Billboard charts.

Rocker Dion DiMucci performed during Super Bowl XXIV between the San Francisco 49ers and the Denver Broncos at the Louisiana Superdome on Jan. 28, 1990.

Neil Diamond sang the National Anthem prior to Super Bowl XXI between the New York Giants and the Denver Broncos at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 25, 1987 in Pasadena, Calif.

The Beach Boys performed during the pregame show of Super Bowl XXI at Rose Bowl on Jan. 25,1987.