The 31-year-old singer explained that she sang over
a pre-recorded track - because she didn't have time to rehearse with the orchestra
for the big day on January 21.
Her admission came on Thursday as she attended a
press conference in New Orleans ahead of her Super Bowl half-time spectacular
on Sunday where, she insists, she will be singing 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'.
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.
'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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