Entertainment TV 'Abbott Elementary' 's Sheryl Lee Ralph Scores Super Bowl Gig — Find Out How She'll Join the Big Game "Don't you ever give up on you baby," the Emmy winner said after her Super Bowl LVII gig was revealed By Dory Jackson Dory Jackson Dory Jackson is an Associate Editor for PEOPLE's digital TV team. While at the brand, she's had the opportunity to interview a long list of celebrities, from Kate Hudson to Pierce Brosnan to Billy Porter. She has also helped recap popular TV shows like 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' 'Sister Wives' and 'Vanderpump Rules.' The New York-based Maryland native graduated from Randolph-Macon College in May 2016 with a focus on Communication Studies and Journalism. She came to PEOPLE in March 2021 after working at a number of major news companies, including Newsweek and Us Weekly. People Editorial Guidelines Published on January 24, 2023 11:59AM EST Sheryl Lee Ralph. Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Sheryl Lee Ralph is headed to the Super Bowl! As the NFL announced its official pre-game lineup for Super Bowl LVII on Tuesday, the Abbott Elementary star was confirmed as one of the performers. She will sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing" before kickoff. The organization also revealed that Chris Stapleton will sing the national anthem, and Babyface will sing "America the Beautiful." Previously, it was announced that Rihanna will serve as this year's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show performer. The Best Super Bowl 2023 Commercials and Ads, So Far Ralph, 66, has already begun celebrating the new career milestone, sharing a promotional photo on Instagram pegged to the news. "Come on now. Don't you ever give up on you baby!" she captioned the post. "I'll be singing Lift Every Voice and Sing at Super Bowl LVII – See you there." Jon Kopaloff/Getty Many of Ralph's famous peers left congratulatory messages in the post's comments section. Her Abbott Elementary costar Quinta Brunson commented with multiple raising hands in celebration emojis while model Winnie Harlow replied with three fire emojis. "This is AWESOME!!! 🔥🔥🔥," singer-actress Naturi Naughton wrote. "Go Ms. Sheryl!!! ❤️❤️❤️" Ralph has been on a roll lately. Her work on ABC's Abbott Elementary has earned her the distinction of being both a 2023 Golden Globe nominee and Critics' Choice Award winner. Abbott Elementary Star Sheryl Lee Ralph Stops Emmys in Song After Historic Win: 'My Voice Belongs' She also won an Emmy this past September for her performance, and her turn at the winners' podium proved a highlight of the night as Ralph burst into song with a verse from jazz singer Diane Reeves' 1993 song "Endangered Species." As a Tony-nominated original star of Broadway's Dreamgirls, it was no surprise her impressive vocal performance inspired a standing ovation. "To anyone who has ever, ever had a dream and thought your dream wasn't wouldn't, couldn't come true I am here to tell you that this is what believing looks like," she said in her acceptance speech. "This is what striving looks like, and don't you ever, ever give up on you." Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Super Bowl LVII will be broadcast live from the State Farm Stadium in Arizona on Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. ET on FOX.