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The Worst Performance Of The National Anthem, EVER! [VIDEO]

Sean McMaster — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:19:07 +0000

Over the years there have been many bad renditions of the National Anthem. Some people forget a line or a word, others are just terrible singers. This one however takes the cake. It is almost hard to listen to because it is so embarrassing! Perhaps it was the girl singing it is Canadian and it [...]

Did Beyonce Lip Synch the National Anthem at the Presidential Inauguration?

Levack — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:32:50 +0000

A U.S. Marines Corps band spokesperson told ABC News that Beyonce lip synched the National Anthem at the Inauguration ceremonies. Apparently, all music that is planned for the Inauguration is pre-recorded just in case there are problems with equipment that make it impossible to play live, or the temperature is too cold or there are some other circumstances that would prevent the ability to perform live.

Zac Brown Band Sings the National Anthem at the 2013 BCS Title Game

Levack — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:46:50 +0000

Last night in the 2013 BCS title game between Alabama and Notre Dame, the Zac Brown Band kicked off the event with the national anthem. A lot of times, I feel like musicians and artists try to reinvent the anthem and change it – which ends up ruining it. Zac Brown’s rendition of our national [...]

Race Car Plays The Star Spangled Banner [VIDEO]

Scott Blaine — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:30:58 +0000

I have heard many different versions of our National Anthem. Obviously I have heard people sing it whether it be very good or god awful. I have heard a number of great guitar players do some great renditions of it. I even was at a baseball game many years ago where a champion whistler whistled the song. Now here's a version I don't think I have ever heard before, a Red Bull Formula 1 race car being revved up to play the "Star Spangled Banner".

Girl Sings Worst Version of National Anthem Ever

Joe Student — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:00:43 +0000

Like most US sporting events, Saturday’s Major League Soccer match between FC Dallas and the Los Angeles Galaxy was preceded by the singing of the national anthem, but only one rendition was this bad. As Olympian Carl Lewis can attest, singing the anthem is not easy; its words don’t exactly roll off the tongue. That [...]

Luke Bryan Admits to Writing National Anthem 'Key Words' on His Hand, Apologizes to Those Offended

Billy Dukes — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:30:30 +0000

Viewers were quick to call out Luke Bryan for appearing to check his left hand at moments during his performance of the National Anthem at the MLB All-Star Game in Kansas City, Mo. on Tuesday night. Now, the singer has come clean, admitting to have written “key words” down to ensure he did his best.

Luke Bryan Sings The National Anthem At MLB All Star Game [VIDEO]

Scott Blaine — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:26:40 +0000

If you are a sports fan like me you were probably watching the MLB All Star Game last night where the American League took a whoopin’ losing to the National League 8-0. The game itself wasn’t at all exciting but for us country music fans we got a treat as Luke Bryan sang the National [...]

5-year Old Singing National Anthem & It's Good! [VIDEO]

GNA — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:45:17 +0000

Are children getting more and more musically talented? A few years ago, I remember stumbling upon a video of 7-year old, Delmar resident Anthony Gargiula singing the national anthem. Anthony has grown up quite a bit and gone on to do some great things with manymore wonderful things to come of his success. Here is his [...]

American Idol's Lauren Alaina Flubs National Anthem [VIDEO]

Scott Blaine — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:16:54 +0000

It seems to have happened a lot in the last year, many music stars messing up the Star Spangled Banner at sporting events. We all know what happened to Christina Aguilera at the Super Bowl this past February, but there was also a flub from Cyndi Lauper at the US Open this year and it [...]

Country Music Represented Well In World Series [VIDEOS]

Scott Blaine — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:29:47 +0000

Fans of both country music and baseball are being treated well the next few days. American Idol Winner Scotty McCreery sang our National Anthem before Game 1 of the World Series last night. Even though he had microphone problems, he handled it like a pro! Although with a slight flub of the lyrics. NO Jose’??? Scotty isn’t [...]

Scott's Five Favorite Versions Of Our National Anthem [VIDEOS]

Scott Blaine — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 17:53:25 +0000

Happy 4th of July everybody and Happy Birthday America! I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday. Since this is a very patriotic day and me being the music loving guy that I am I thought I would share some of my favorite renditions of our National Anthem that I have heard over the years. You [...]

Christina Explains Her Flub

Scott Blaine — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:57:04 +0000

We have all seen it by now, most of us watched it live as Christina Aguilera was singing our national anthem when suddenly we all had that “did i just hear that? Did she just mess up?” moment. Facebook and twitter blew up with the same sentiments as me “You get paid to sing, how do [...]

National Anthem–Know The Words

Jake Thomas — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:37:57 +0000

Are you really in shock that a pop diva butchered the National Anthem of these United States of America? You know, the same country that afforded this Disney Channel child star the chance to become a diva and make hundreds of millions of dollars, should at least expect the National Anthem to be sang “flub free”. I [...]

Christina Aguilera's Star Spangled Banner Screw Up (Video)

Bryen — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 04:07:47 +0000

Q: What's one of the biggest mess ups you could ever make as a singer?

A: Screwing up the Star Spangled Banner at the Superbowl. Oopsiedoodle.

Green Bay won, by the way

She Is Going To The Super Bowl

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 23:48:55 +0000

First we get the teams: The Packers and the Steelers. Next we can’t wait for those great commercials during the game. Then we want to know who’s doing the anthem. It was announced earlier today, that Christina Aguilera will be singing the national anthem at the big game on 2/6. She has been a part [...]