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Kellie Pickler on Luke Bryan National Anthem Controversy: 'So What!'

Billy Dukes — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:15:54 +0000

Kellie Pickler was in the stands watching Luke Bryan sing the National Anthem on Tuesday night, but she wasn’t aware of the ‘Drunk on You’ singer’s use of “key words” which helped him get through the song. She says she understands what Bryan was going through at the All-Star Game, and the anxiety that comes with singing in front of millions of television viewers, and can’t understand the criticism.

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

Billy Dukes — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:59:30 +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.

Steven Tyler Botches National Anthem at AFC Championship Game

94.9 KYSS FM — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:21:51 +0000

What is it with reality talent competition judges botching the national anthem? ‘The Voice‘ coach Christina Aguilera bungled the song at the Super Bowl last February, and now, Aerosmith frontman and ‘American Idol‘ judge Steven Tyler is being crucified for his poor version of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner,’ which he sang this afternoon (Jan. 22) before the AFC championship game between the New England Patriots and the Baltimore Ravens. The Pats actually won the game, so Tyler’s inept version wasn’t a curse or bad luck.

Trace Adkins Delivers Perfect Rendition of National Anthem at World Series Game 2

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:38:34 +0000

Someone over at MLB sure loves country music. Last night, Scotty McCreery sang the National Anthem at the first game of the World Series. He was followed by fellow country superstar Trace Adkins, who belted out the song this evening at before Game 2 between the Texas Rangers and the St. Louis Cardinals.