The R&B star joins half-time performer Beyoncé in this year's New Orleans lineup, reports The AP.
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Last year, Kelly Clarkson performed her rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner', and other singers to have been given the honour include Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Cher.
In 2011, Christina Aguilera famously forgot the lyrics to the anthem during her moment in the spotlight.
She later said: "That night I knew, I just made myself a Trivial Pursuit question. 'In 2011 what female singer, ya know, flubbed the lyrics'. It's just insane."
Watch Christina Aguilera perform at the 2011 Super Bowl below:
