Carrie Underwood Vs. Beyonce Half Time Show Conservatives throughout the country were outraged after watching Beyonces controversial performance on Super Bowl Sunday. They were shocked that she used the exciting event as a platform for her anti-police racially-charged rhetoric. Complete with backup dancers dressed as members of the Black Panthers, Beyonce performed her new anthem Formation. We cant help compare her performance with one from 2010, when one singer decided to display her pure talent without depending on shock value. Six years ago, Carrie Underwood impressed America with her heartfelt rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner. The historical ballot is known as one of the most difficult songs because of the immense range it requires. Carrie performed it flawlessly. What do you think? Is this what true talent and a real anthem looks like? 