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GAME DETAILS
& ENTERTAINMENT
PREGAME
The Star-Spangled Banner
will be performed this
evening by Matthew
Johnson.
Matthew Johnson was
born in Washington DC
in 1993 and relocated to
Jacksonville Florida in 1998.
Matthew attended Mandarin
High School and sang for
the School’s Chamber and
Gospel Choirs. He was
voted Most Talented in his
senior year and graduated in
2011. Matthew is an Alumni
of Florida State College
at Jacksonville and also
Southwestern Christian
College in Terrell, TX. While
attending Southwestern
Christian College, Matthew sang and toured with the school’s choir across the country. Matthew
has also sang and toured with several local ensembles.
Matthew appeared on Season 16 of NBC’s Emmy Award winning singing competition show called
“The Voice.” Matthew auditioned for the show singing Kirk Franklin’s “I Smile.” Matthew’s Blind
Audition received a four-chair turn from all coaches that include John Legend, Kelly Clarkson,
Adam Levine, and Blake Shelton. Matthew chose John Legend to be his coach after his Blind
Audition. During the next round of the Competition Matthew sang a Luther Vandross classic called
“Never Too Much.” Matthew was ultimately stolen by Coach Kelly Clarkson and remained in the
competition. Matthew fi nished in The Top 24 and sang other hit songs such as Jackson 5’s “Who’s
Lovin You” and also John Legend’s “Ordinary People.” Since the show Matthew has released his
fi rst Single entitled “Used” and Matthew continues to follow his dreams of being a Professional
Recording Artist.
You can follow Matthew’s journey on social media: IG -Matthewjohnsonsings, Twitter -
Matthewjsings, and Facebook - Matthew Johnson Sings.
HALFTIME
For today’s halftime entertainment, the Jacksonville Jaguars proudly welcome The University of
Florida Fightin’ Gator Marching Band.