NYS Trooper’s Anthem Brings Goosebumps at the NYS Fair

New York State Trooper Crushes Anthem

On Wednesday evening at the Great New York State Fair, an unexpected performance stole the spotlight before Carly Pearce even hit the stage, and he wasn’t on the concert bill.

State Trooper Andrew Young of Troop A in Jamestown stepped up to sing the National Anthem, and the crowd inside the Chevy Court was floored. His booming, soulful voice wasn’t just good; it was goosebump-worthy, and the New York State Police shared the viral moment.

Young's stage presence was stoic and respectful; his voice was classic country-controlled and powerful, and it doesn't hurt that he's pretty freaking handsome, too.

His mustache is right up there with Riley Green and Morgan Wallen, I'm just sayin'.

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Thank You For Your Service

I'm gonna say what many of us are all thinking: Thank you for your service, sir, but we need to get you on American Idol!

Idol's upcoming 24th season will feature virtual auditions for residents in New York and New Jersey on September 4, 2025. These take place online via Zoom and offer real-time feedback from an American Idol producer, and I'd imagine Idol would pass up an opportunity to give

With Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood, both Idol alumni and country superstars, you can bet Young’s pipes’d blow them away.

His performance had the kind of passion and power that makes Idol auditions go viral, and honestly, we could use some of that right about now.

See Trooper Young's National Anthem