Just as in week 5, London will host an NFL game in week 6. This time, it will be the Denver Broncos and the New York Jets as both teams will make the trip across the pond to play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. While the Jets enter the game with a 0-5 record, still looking for their first victory, the Broncos, at 3-2, enter the game hoping for their third straight victory. And to make things more interesting, the national anthem will be performed by 2 star singers.

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Jay Perry and Roxanne Couch. While Perry will sing the English National Anthem, “God Save the King”, Couch will perform the United States National Anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Who are the NFL National Anthem singers?

Born on 30th October 1989, Jay Perry is a cast member in the West End production of Hamilton, the London staging of the acclaimed musical. There, he stars as

Aaron Burr, a pivotal character who serves as both a friend and rival to Alexander Hamilton. Perry started his journey in West End in Whistle Down the Wind in 1999-2000. He has also appeared on a long list of TV series and documentaries, including S Club Search, S Club Juniors: The Story, The Big Breakfast, and many more.

The next big star to join the national anthem performance is Roxanne Couch. Born on 25 April 2000, Couch is a  New Zealand-American actress, singer, and dancer. From 2022-2023, she played Catherine Parr (former queen of England and Ireland) in the West End Production of Six the Musical. She is the first American actress to be involved in a West End Production. Back in 2022, Couch was nominated for the Best Newcomer award at the Broadway World UK/West End Awards for her roles in Six.

Both these singers will be performing in front of more than 60,000 fans in the stadium and millions behind the screen. This will give them the biggest exposure of their career, helping them drive more deals and build lasting career momentum. For most national anthem performers, the national anthem slot means a launch to broader fame.

How much do the National Anthem performers earn?

There is no fixed fee for Anthem performers, as the traditional appearance fee does not apply in NFL games. Most artists who perform at NFL games are entitled to a union-scale payment, which is a minimum guaranteed compensation under union contracts.

But still, an Anthem performance is something every artist waits for, and it can be a career-changing event for them. Even established singers like

Shakira have seen 267% streaming gains in the week following their 2020 performances. Similarly, Jennifer Lopez witnessed a 187% streaming spike after her 2020 NFL performance. That’s why artists don’t worry about the performance fee as they strive for exposure.

US vs. UK Anthem performers: Career and Net Worth

A Hamilton cast member earns around $420/week performing off-Broadway (in theaters with seating capacities of 100 to 499). This salary increases to $1,800/week for ensemble members performing on Broadway (in theaters with a seating capacity above 500). But lead performers also earn royalties, which can go up to $105,000/week. All of this is applicable to Jerry even now, but for Couch, it was only till October 2023, as she left the cast member group.

There is no public information available about the net worth of Couch and Perry. But the NFL performance is expected to boost their existing net worth and give the talented artists the exposure they deserve.