DMP created a Pre-Game Show themed on "Bridging Generations." Today's stars were paired with legendary performers who inspired their careers.

Performers included Gretchen Wilson and Charlie Daniels; The Black Eyed Peas and Earth, Wind & Fire; and in tribute to the late Ray Charles, Alicia Keys performed "America the Beautiful" with students from The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the end of WWII, veterans were a featured part of the national anthem ceremony.

The anthem was performed by a joint choir of students from all four military academies.