Keith Urban sang the National Anthem in front of thousands of fans at the Bridgestone Arena, in Nashville Tennessee and many fans were impressed by the performance. The Bridgestone Arena was hosting a hockey game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Nashville Predators when Urban stepped out onto the ice to perform the song.
Anytime a performer steps up to sing the National Anthem, music, sports fans, and just the curious watch and listen to see how well it’s done. For Urban, this was the first time that he sang the National Anthem publicly which helped to stir even more curiosity. At this performance, Urban donned a Predators jersey that included his name and a number 17 emblazoned on the back. Urban put in a nearly flawless performance as he entertained those in attendance with his unique style and country-flavored vocals.
The arena has welcomed other country-western stars including Vince Gill and Carrie Underwood, so there was plenty of pressure to perform well.
Keith Uban is originally from New Zealand but holds dual citizenship between his homeland and the United States. The multiple Grammy Award winner is known not only for his signature country voice but also as the husband to Nicole Kidman, since 2006. Along with his successful country music career, Urban can also be seen as a judge on American Idol and a coach for The Voice Australia. Keith Urban’s vocal performance can be viewed on YouTube.
“The Predators were competing against the Anaheim Ducks at the Bridgestone Arena when Urban was introduced as the national anthem performer.
Urban later admitted that this was the first time he ever sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” at an official event like this. And it certainly was a great performance. Urban appears on the ice wearing a Predators jersey with his name and the number seventeen listed on the back.
Urban impressed those in attendance at the game as well as country fans from across the United States. Urban was able to sing the anthem without missing a beat, and his signature country twang rang out across the Tennessee arena.”
“He has a very, very pure voice.”
“Most sexiest Star-Spangled Banner singer ever!”
“And he’s Australian Baby! We fight together, we sing together!”
“And (he) did it a cappella. Nice!”
“Since he was born in New Zealand, maybe they could get him to sing at the start of the Americas Cup Race. He could do both versions. The lovely tone in his voice.”
“Simple and utterly beautiful. I’m sold sold sold!”
“Well done by Keith. Awesome to see some of the popular Singers from Nashville contribute to Hockey!”
“That was beautiful, Keith. Your sincerity and passion really come across, as in everything you sing. You have a real connection with your audience. It’s as if your heart is singing directly to our hearts. My heart is touched every time I hear you sing.
Your love for America, the place where you have made your home and have found longed-for success and fulfillment, is palpable. God bless you, Keith Urban.”
