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.