Jim Cornelison’s Anthem Set to Electrify Bears-Rams on NBC
The spotlight at Soldier Field this weekend will shine before a single snap is taken and the voice commanding that moment belongs to Jim Cornelison.
For decades, Cornelison has been more than a singer in Chicago. He has been a ritual. A signal that something important is about to begin. And now, with the Bears facing the Rams in a high-stakes playoff showdown, his performance of the national anthem will reach a national audience as NBC broadcasts it live.
This is not just a pregame detail. In Chicago sports culture, Cornelison’s anthem is an event of its own. Fans know the moment. The long held notes. The roar that follows. It is a sound tied to playoff runs, championships and emotional nights when the city feels united in one place.
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Cornelison first became a fixture at Blackhawks games in the 1990s and over time, his performances became inseparable from the team’s identity. During the Blackhawks’ Stanley Cup years, his anthem often felt like the opening act to something historic. That same energy has followed him to Bears games, where his presence raises the volume and intensity inside Soldier Field.
What makes this moment different is what’s at stake. The Bears are fighting for a place in the NFC Championship game. This is Chicago’s deepest playoff push in years and the atmosphere is expected to be raw, loud and emotional. Broadcasting Cornelison’s anthem is a clear acknowledgment that this is not an ordinary game. It is a moment the network believes viewers across the country should experience.
Even seasoned broadcasters have spoken about the impact of his performances, describing them as unmatched in live sports. That reputation adds weight to the moment. Before the players collide, before strategies unfold, the tone will be set by a voice that Chicago trusts to deliver when it matters most.
This matters because sports are not only about scores and statistics. They are about emotion, tradition and shared experience. An anthem can feel routine, but in certain places, with certain voices, it becomes something more. It becomes part of the story.
As the cameras roll and the crowd rises, this will be a reminder of how culture and competition intersect on the biggest stages. A reminder that sometimes, the loudest moment of the night comes before the game even begins.
Stay with us as this playoff drama unfolds and keep watching for the moments that define more than just the final score.
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