Charlie Puth has called the national anthem «one of the most beautiful pieces of music.» But he’s also described it as «the hardest to sing.»
Charlie Puth is bringing his musical talents to the 2026 Super Bowl on Sunday as he’s set to sing the national anthem before the New England Patriots face off against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
The 34-year-old musician — known for pop hits like «See You Again», «We Don’t Talk Anymore», «Attention», and «Marvin Gaye» — has called the national anthem «one of the most beautiful pieces of music.» But he’s also described it as «the hardest to sing.»
In a social media video Puth posted in November about his upcoming Super Bowl performance, he explained that the «Star Spangled Banner» requires an extreme vocal range. Puth said that while most songs will have a range of one octave, such as a low D to a high D, the national anthem goes from a low D to a high A.
Here’s what you need to know about the singer-songwriter:Who is Charlie Puth?
Born in Rumson, New Jersey, Puth told CBS News in a 2022 interview that he realized he possessed musical talent from a very young age. His mother was a music teacher and his father a builder. He has perfect pitch, or absolute pitch — a rare gift for identifying or re-creating a given a pitch or musical note.
«My ten-year-old brain thought, ‘I could just listen to the record and play it back just by hearing it.
