Sing Our National Anthem With DIgnity and Grace

National Anthem at the Super Bowl - an editorial
Don’t know who wrote this, but I totally agree. I wish some of these
pop star divas would read this and take it to heart.
“So, with all the kindness I can muster, I give this one piece of advice to the next pop star who is asked
to sing the national anthem at a sporting event: save the vocal gymnastics and the physical gyrations
for your concerts. Just sing this song the way you were taught to sing it in kindergarten — straight up,
no styling. Sing it with the constant awareness that there are Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and
Marines watching you from bases and outposts all over the world. Don’t make them cringe with your
self-centered ego gratification. Sing it as if you are standing before a row of 86-year-old WWII
vets wearing their Purple Hearts, Silver Stars and flag pins on their cardigans and you want them to
be proud of you for honoring them and the country they love — not because you want them to think
you are a superstar musician. They could see that from the costumes, the makeup and
the entourages. Sing “The Star Spangled Banner” with the courtesy and humility that tells the
audience that it is about America , not you.”

If you agree, please pass this on. The entertainers need to get the message!