For the first time in a decade, the Denver Broncos are in the postseason. In 2015, Peyton Manning led them to a decisive victory over the Carolina Panthers. Now, they are once again chasing that trophy. But first, they’ll have to get past a hungry Buffalo Bills team still reeling from last year’s 27-24 loss to the Chiefs in the divisional rounds. It’s sure to be a game to remember, so it’s fitting that it started with a national anthem performance to remember. Buffalo’s Bella DeNapoli, of The Voice fame, kicked off her home team’s quest on a high note.
Bella DeNapoli Crushes National Anthem Performance
The Voice fans first met Bella DeNapoli back in 2021, when she joined Ariana Grande’s team for season 21. And while she didn’t walk away the winner, DeNapoli has parlayed the Wicked star’s lessons into a professional music career. She has recently performed with season 21 winners Girl Named Tom, and released her debut album, Three Letters, in 2022.
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All of those are qualifying factors to perform the national anthem prior to the Buffalo Bills’ biggest game of the year. However, the 25-year-old has something else going for her: She’s a “born and raised New Yorker” and a diehard Bills fan.
The Long Island singer-songwriter took the field proudly decked out in Buffalo red and blue. She then delivered a rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” that no doubt had her team ready to hit the gridiron.
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On social media, one fan simply wrote, “Bella DeNapoli,” followed by a fire emoji.
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— El Famoso โค๐ (@Famomo91) January 12, 2025
Who Is Performing at Halftime?
The halftime show will look a little different during the Buffalo Bills-Denver Broncos matchup. In lieu of a musical performance, one lucky guest has the opportunity to win a brand-new truck during the Northtown Tee’d Up for a Truck sweepstakes.
Northtown Automotives, the Bills’ official auto dealership, gave away four 100-level outdoor tickets to the Bills Wild Card game at Highmark Stadium, along with four pregame on-field passes with access to the Toyota in Tunnel Experience. The winner also gets to kick a 30-yard field goal at halftime for the chance to lease a Toyota Tacoma from the dealership.
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