Best National Anthem Singers, Remember these 'Star-Spangled' singers? This Fourth of July, look back & hear some of the best to date. American than singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” The Star-Spangled Banner made the national anthem in 1931, on Independence Day, so to help you celebrate the Fourth of July this year, we’ve compiled a list of the very best national anthem performances from years past. From pop stars Demi Lovato national anthem to electric guitarists Slash national anthem, these patriotic performers will make you want to break out your red, white and blue threads and cheer.
Rene Rancourt
In April of this year, longtime Boston Bruins national anthem singer Rene Rancourt was joined by the crowd for an emotional performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The hockey game Buffalo Sabres was the first major sporting event following this national tragedy Boston Marathon bombings. 17,565 fans in attendance at Bruins game during national anthem, Boston Bruins national anthem, Rene Rancourt has been singing anthem at Bruins games for 35 years, Rene Rancourt carries tuxedo over shoulder and eats dinner in Boston Garden media room.
Beyoncé
Singer-actress Beyoncé latest film role Beyoncé does voice of Queen Tara in film Epic, had everybody talking after she chose to lip-sync the national anthem at President Obama’s inauguration in January. The decision was criticized by many, especially after another singer Kelly Clarkson chose to sing live Kelly Clarkson inauguration 2013; however, some stars Jennifer Lopez and Michelle Williams defend Beyoncé lip sync came to her defense. Beyoncé 2013 inauguration, Beyoncé lip sync because she did not have time to rehearse with band, Beyonce super bowl 2013.
Jessica Sanchez
Former “American Idol” contestant Jessica Sanchez American Idol audition wowed spectators with her rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at an NBA finals game in 2012 Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA finals 2012. How far did she Jessica Sanchez runner-up on American Idol.
Demi Lovato
Singer-songwriter and judge on “The X Factor,” Demi Lovato she be a judge next season Demi Lovato returning for third season of The X Factor gave a heartfelt performance of the national anthem last fall. The setting, Game 4 of the World Series, could hardly have been more American. Giants beat the Tigers in game 4 of 2012 World Series, Demi Lovato national anthem at 2012 World Series, Demi Lovato on the X factor funny, Demi Lovato latest album 'Demi'.
Jim Cornelison
Jim Cornelison, the longtime anthem singer for the Chicago Blackhawks, gave a very emotional performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” on September 11, 2011, at a Chicago Bears game Chicago Bears played the Falcons on September 11, 2011. An American flag was held across the field and the crowd cheered while Cornelison sang on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Jim Cornelison national anthem 9-11-11, Chicago Bears beat the Falcons on September 11, 2011, Jim Cornelison Canadian national anthem.
Monica
R&B singer-songwriter Monica wowed the crowd when she performed the national anthem before Game 3 of the 2010 NBA finals Lakers and Celtics in 2010 NBA Finals. The star’s current work includes reportedly pairing up with this female R&B singer-rapper for the production of her next album. Monica national anthem 2010 NBA, Monica expecting first child with Shannon Brown, Monica performed at "A Night to Remember" charity event.
Slash
Former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash his real name Saul Hudson hit all the right notes (or rather his electric guitar did) when he strummed the national anthem at a 2009 Major League Baseball playoff game. Dodgers and Cardinals playoff game October 8, 2009, Slash guest star on Anger Management.
"Glee" cast
With Amber Riley (see photos) on lead vocals, the cast of the hit show “Glee” last season Glee season 4 belted the national anthem at a 2009 World Series game between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies. The series Yankees and Phillies in 2009 World Series, Glee national anthem World Series, Glee to return for fifth and sixth seasons, Lea Michele and Cory Monteith.
Taylor Swift
Singer-songwriter superstar Taylor Swift gave a country-esque performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” to a delighted crowd in her home state Pennsylvania five years ago. The setting was Game 3 of the 2008 World Series, between these two teams Rays and Phillies in 2008 World Series. Phillies won the 2008 World Series, Taylor Swift national anthem 2008 world series, Taylor Swift's Red Tour, t-shirts mocking Taylor Swift pulled.
Chris Daughtry
Former “American Idol” contestant Chris Daughtry the competition Chris Daughtry got fourth place on American Idol had the crowd rockin’ when he sang the national anthem at the 2007 NFC championship game. The talented guitarist Chris Daughtry on guitar and his band are said to be working on a new album. Chris Daughtry national anthem 2007 NFC, Giants won 2007 NFC championship game.
Destiny’s Child
After years at the top of the charts, Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, also known as Destiny’s Child, decided to disband as a group and embark on solo careers. In one of their final performances together, the trio sang a soulful rendition of the national anthem at the 2006 NBA All-Star game. East beat the West at the 2006 NBA All Star game, Destiny’s Child national anthem 2006, Destiny's Child super bowl halftime, Kelly Rowland to judge on The X Factor USA.
Carrie Underwood
Former “American Idol” winner Carrie Underwood won season 4 of American Idol Carrie Underwood impressed the crowd with her a cappella version of our nation’s song back in 2006 at the Major League Baseball All-Star game 2006 MLB All Star game American League won the 2006 MLB All Star game. The country superstar also wore a top made specifically for the event. Carrie Underwood national anthem 2006 MLB All Star , Carrie Underwood has won 6 Grammy Awards.
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson, the original “American Idol”, wowed her home state crowd she from Texas with her rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at a 2006 Thanksgiving Day football game. She gave another great performance of the song in 2012, at Super Bowl XLVI. Kelly Clarkson national anthem 2006 Thanksgiving, Kelly Clarkson working on a Christmas album, Kelly Clarkson in pilot of The Crazy Ones.
Beyoncé
Multiple Grammy Award winner Beyoncé has won 17 Grammy Awards and Jay-Z’s other half, Beyoncé gave a strong performance of the national anthem before the 2004 Super Bowl kickoff Panthers and Patriots in 2004 Super Bowl. A young quarterback Tom Brady was honored as the game’s MVP after leading the team he still plays New England Patriots for to a narrow victory. Patriots 32 Panthers 29 at 2004 Super Bowl, Beyoncé super bowl national anthem 2004, Beyoncé one of Time magazine most influential people 2013.
In April of this year, longtime Boston Bruins national anthem singer Rene Rancourt was joined by the crowd for an emotional performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The hockey game Buffalo Sabres was the first major sporting event following this national tragedy Boston Marathon bombings. 17,565 fans in attendance at Bruins game during national anthem, Boston Bruins national anthem, Rene Rancourt has been singing anthem at Bruins games for 35 years, Rene Rancourt carries tuxedo over shoulder and eats dinner in Boston Garden media room.
Beyoncé
Singer-actress Beyoncé latest film role Beyoncé does voice of Queen Tara in film Epic, had everybody talking after she chose to lip-sync the national anthem at President Obama’s inauguration in January. The decision was criticized by many, especially after another singer Kelly Clarkson chose to sing live Kelly Clarkson inauguration 2013; however, some stars Jennifer Lopez and Michelle Williams defend Beyoncé lip sync came to her defense. Beyoncé 2013 inauguration, Beyoncé lip sync because she did not have time to rehearse with band, Beyonce super bowl 2013.
Jessica Sanchez
Former “American Idol” contestant Jessica Sanchez American Idol audition wowed spectators with her rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at an NBA finals game in 2012 Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA finals 2012. How far did she Jessica Sanchez runner-up on American Idol.
Demi Lovato
Singer-songwriter and judge on “The X Factor,” Demi Lovato she be a judge next season Demi Lovato returning for third season of The X Factor gave a heartfelt performance of the national anthem last fall. The setting, Game 4 of the World Series, could hardly have been more American. Giants beat the Tigers in game 4 of 2012 World Series, Demi Lovato national anthem at 2012 World Series, Demi Lovato on the X factor funny, Demi Lovato latest album 'Demi'.
Jim Cornelison
Jim Cornelison, the longtime anthem singer for the Chicago Blackhawks, gave a very emotional performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” on September 11, 2011, at a Chicago Bears game Chicago Bears played the Falcons on September 11, 2011. An American flag was held across the field and the crowd cheered while Cornelison sang on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Jim Cornelison national anthem 9-11-11, Chicago Bears beat the Falcons on September 11, 2011, Jim Cornelison Canadian national anthem.
Monica
R&B singer-songwriter Monica wowed the crowd when she performed the national anthem before Game 3 of the 2010 NBA finals Lakers and Celtics in 2010 NBA Finals. The star’s current work includes reportedly pairing up with this female R&B singer-rapper for the production of her next album. Monica national anthem 2010 NBA, Monica expecting first child with Shannon Brown, Monica performed at "A Night to Remember" charity event.
Slash
Former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash his real name Saul Hudson hit all the right notes (or rather his electric guitar did) when he strummed the national anthem at a 2009 Major League Baseball playoff game. Dodgers and Cardinals playoff game October 8, 2009, Slash guest star on Anger Management.
"Glee" cast
With Amber Riley (see photos) on lead vocals, the cast of the hit show “Glee” last season Glee season 4 belted the national anthem at a 2009 World Series game between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies. The series Yankees and Phillies in 2009 World Series, Glee national anthem World Series, Glee to return for fifth and sixth seasons, Lea Michele and Cory Monteith.
Taylor Swift
Singer-songwriter superstar Taylor Swift gave a country-esque performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” to a delighted crowd in her home state Pennsylvania five years ago. The setting was Game 3 of the 2008 World Series, between these two teams Rays and Phillies in 2008 World Series. Phillies won the 2008 World Series, Taylor Swift national anthem 2008 world series, Taylor Swift's Red Tour, t-shirts mocking Taylor Swift pulled.
Chris Daughtry
Former “American Idol” contestant Chris Daughtry the competition Chris Daughtry got fourth place on American Idol had the crowd rockin’ when he sang the national anthem at the 2007 NFC championship game. The talented guitarist Chris Daughtry on guitar and his band are said to be working on a new album. Chris Daughtry national anthem 2007 NFC, Giants won 2007 NFC championship game.
Destiny’s Child
After years at the top of the charts, Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, also known as Destiny’s Child, decided to disband as a group and embark on solo careers. In one of their final performances together, the trio sang a soulful rendition of the national anthem at the 2006 NBA All-Star game. East beat the West at the 2006 NBA All Star game, Destiny’s Child national anthem 2006, Destiny's Child super bowl halftime, Kelly Rowland to judge on The X Factor USA.
Carrie Underwood
Former “American Idol” winner Carrie Underwood won season 4 of American Idol Carrie Underwood impressed the crowd with her a cappella version of our nation’s song back in 2006 at the Major League Baseball All-Star game 2006 MLB All Star game American League won the 2006 MLB All Star game. The country superstar also wore a top made specifically for the event. Carrie Underwood national anthem 2006 MLB All Star , Carrie Underwood has won 6 Grammy Awards.
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson, the original “American Idol”, wowed her home state crowd she from Texas with her rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at a 2006 Thanksgiving Day football game. She gave another great performance of the song in 2012, at Super Bowl XLVI. Kelly Clarkson national anthem 2006 Thanksgiving, Kelly Clarkson working on a Christmas album, Kelly Clarkson in pilot of The Crazy Ones.
Beyoncé
Multiple Grammy Award winner Beyoncé has won 17 Grammy Awards and Jay-Z’s other half, Beyoncé gave a strong performance of the national anthem before the 2004 Super Bowl kickoff Panthers and Patriots in 2004 Super Bowl. A young quarterback Tom Brady was honored as the game’s MVP after leading the team he still plays New England Patriots for to a narrow victory. Patriots 32 Panthers 29 at 2004 Super Bowl, Beyoncé super bowl national anthem 2004, Beyoncé one of Time magazine most influential people 2013.