Kelly Clarkson started her career on the first season of ‘American Idol’ so it was fitting that she was selected to perform the US national anthem, ‘Star Spangled Banner’, at this evening’s Super Bowl XLVI. However, unlike many of her warbling predecessors, the singer kept her voice in check and delivered a subtle yet moving performance of the tune.
Watch Clarkson, whose ‘Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)’ single has climbed to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, perform at the Super Bowl below:
Clarkson was fantastic and clearly understood the most simple rule about performing the US anthem – just sing the song! Indeed, instead of including a string of pointless runs and high notes, she focused on the meaning of the tune.
If only Christina Aguilera would have done the same when she performed at the Super Bowl last year. Sadly, she tried to match Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey but failed horribly.
If your don’t remember Aguilera’s Super Bowl rendition of the US anthem then watch it below:
Thanks Mr. World Premiere!
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