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Jackson State University's "Sonic Boom of the South" Marching Band performed with eight-time Grammy-winning artist Usher during the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show on February 11, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, with 123.4 million television viewers.

The band kept the Super Bowl invitation secret for more than three months before the performance, surprising students, faculty, alumni, and band family members worldwide.

Director Dr. Roderick Little fulfilled strategic program goals by providing students with a life-changing experience and placing the band on one of the most visible national stages in the country.

The band's Super Bowl appearance resulted from a recommendation by JSU alum Cortez Bryant to Halftime Show Executive Producer Jesse Collins, who asked about HBCU bands.

Jackson State University's "Sonic Boom of the South" and the "Prancing J-Settes" have been invited to participate in the 136th Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 2025, in Pasadena, California.