No backing track now! Beyonce began her Super Bowl press conference on Thursday by performing the National Anthem live
Clearly knowing she would be quizzed over the lip-synching controversy by the packed room of journalists, Beyonce first addressed the matter by singing another rendition of The Star Spangled Banner- this one a live, unaccompanied, a cappella.
The floor was then opened to questions, where Beyonce explained how she wanted her performance for President Barack Obama to be a memorable one - and called the day 'emotional'.
Tangerine dream: Beyonce poses backstage at the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII half-time show press conference at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on in New Orleans, Louisiana on Thursday
'Please stand': The pop star sang the anthem before taking any questions from the media
Controversial: The singer admitted sang over a pre-recorded backing track during her performance of the national anthem at President Barack Obama's inauguration on January 21
Beyonce, wearing a very short white dress with open back, said: 'I am a perfectionist, I will practise until my feet bleed but I didn't get a chance.
'The inauguration was about the president I wanted to make him and the country proud. I decided to sing along with my pre-recorded track which is something that is common in the music industry.
'I always sing live, the inauguration was unfortunately a time when I didn't have time to rehearse with the the orchestra because I was rehearsing for the Super Bowl.
Taking a twirl: Beyonce teamed her very short white dress, which gaped open at the back, with a pair of heels
Ready for a grilling: Seen here walking out onto the stage to the room full of media
'I'm very proud of my performance,' she added.
Speaking about the Super Bowl, she continued: 'I will absolutely be singing live, I am well-rehearsed. This is what I am born for.
'I've had a 16 year career and everything I've done has prepared me for this, I'm ready.
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