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I didn't watch her performance, but I've witnessed many big-name ego-driven singers treat the anthem as if it were some blues tune they were auditioning American Idol with. Drives me crazy. Just sing the damned song.



This is precisely why I hit the MUTE button at the beginning of sports events.

However that being said, I watched a hockey game Sat night (LA at Calgary). A country/western singer sang both the Canadian and American anthems. I was going to cringe or hit the MUTE, but listened in spite of myself.

He (George Canyon) sang both anthems with the respect and dignity they deserve, he didn't try to be the show, and he gained my respect (and I'm not particularly into country).

It was refreshing and inspiring.

I caught the first few words of the "butchering" at the SB, and hit the MUTE (and was thankful she didn't sing our anthem). As usual, celebrities are disgusting - even if they remember the words.

My favourite definition: Celebrity - someone who is famous for being famous.

Glenn