Well now, let me tell ya, this year’s 2024 MLB season is already stirring up a lot of buzz, especially when it comes to the national anthem being sung at them big games. You know, back in the day, we didn’t have all these fancy folks singing at ballgames, but things sure have changed. Nowadays, it’s like a big ol’ show before the real show starts, and folks love it!
It all started way back, from what I heard, when them New York Highlanders, now known as the Yankees, first played a game back in 1903. They decided to play “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the game, and that’s when the tradition really took off. Ain’t that somethin’—a little piece of history every time that anthem is sung.
So this year, for the big games like the 2024 World Series, they sure didn’t hold back. It wasn’t just any regular performance, no sir. They had some mighty fine talent on display. Ashanti, well, she’s no stranger to the spotlight, and she was there singing the national anthem before Game 4 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees. Now, if you’ve ever heard Ashanti sing, you know she’s got one of those voices that just grabs ya. Real smooth and powerful all at once.
But that ain’t all! There were others too, like Leslie Odom Jr. He sang the anthem on a Monday night, and folks sure didn’t forget that performance anytime soon. This fella’s got a voice that could stop a clock, and you could feel the energy in the crowd when he belted out those words. It was a night to remember, no doubt.
And don’t forget about the Home Run Derby, where another star took the mic. Ingrid Andress, a country singer who’s already been nominated for Grammy awards, gave her rendition of the anthem before the Derby started. Now, I ain’t one for all them fancy awards and such, but you can tell when someone’s got the talent, and Ingrid sure has it. Her voice carried across that stadium like the wind on a clear day.
The whole point of this anthem business is to show respect, to honor them folks who fight for the country, and to bring everyone together before the games begin. It’s a tradition that’s been carried on through thick and thin, and it don’t look like it’s going anywhere anytime soon.
Now, when it comes to these national anthem performances, there’s always a little chatter about who’s gonna sing next. Some folks might even argue about who’s the best, but at the end of the day, it’s all about that moment, when everyone stands together, hand over their heart, listening to those familiar words. Whether it’s a big-time star or someone new to the scene, the anthem still hits you in the same way every time.
So, if you’re watchin’ them games this year, keep an ear out for that national anthem, ‘cause it’s not just about the players on the field—it’s a part of the whole experience. And who knows? Maybe next year, it’ll be someone else belting it out, adding their own touch to this long-standing tradition.
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