Cringeworthy celebrity renditions of the American national anthem

Jewel's rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at the Indy 500 received mixed reactions from the audience. Her slow, acoustic spin on the national anthem seemed to both delight and confuse those in attendance. Online fans were also divided, with some praising it as the best rendition they had ever heard.

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They appreciated the slower pace, which allowed them to truly appreciate the song's lyrics. However, there were others who felt it was the worst rendition they had ever heard. They criticized Jewel for changing the melody and rhythm, seeing it as a lack of respect.

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Christina Aguilera -

The singer-songwriter's performance at Super Bowl XLV in 2011 left a lasting impression, unfortunately not for the right reasons.

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Christina Aguilera -

Despite her impressive vocal skills, she found herself in a predicament when she accidentally duplicated the verse, 'what so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming,' consecutively.

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Fergie -

In 2018, the ex-member of Black Eyed Peas presented her jazzy version of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at NBA's All Star Weekend.

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Fergie -

The bluesy performance amused players, celebrities, and audience members, leading to open laughter. It has faced continuous mockery on social media.

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Steven Tyler -

Aerosmith's lead singer did not give the greatest rendition of the anthem at the 2012 AFC Championship game.

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Steven Tyler -

He received criticism for his high-pitched singing and made an error in the lyrics, singing 'as bombs bursting' instead of 'the bombs bursting.'

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Lady A -

During the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoff game between the Nashville Predators and the Winnipeg Jets, the Grammy-winning country group commenced the opening performance. Unexpectedly, Charles Kelley (left) encountered a momentary mishap by singing the incorrect lyrics.

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Luckily, Hillary Scott brought them back on track. The group later posted a tweet with a bashful-looking Kelley, stating: "Welp. We're human too y'all."

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Cyndi Lauper -

During the US Open's 9/11 memorial, the singer performed the national anthem incorrectly.

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Cyndi Lauper -

She sang 'O'er the ramparts we watched, as our flag was still streaming.' The correct words are 'O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming.' Lauper later posted on Twitter (now known as X) saying she got choked up thinking about 9/11 during her performance.

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The national anthem performance by the 'Fight Song' singer at a 2018 NWSL match between the Utah Royals and the Chicago Red Stars was flawed.

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She struggled to recall the lyrics, needing multiple attempts before successfully completing it.

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Keri Hilson -

The singer attempted to perform 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at a Lakers vs. Hawks game in 2010.

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Keri Hilson -

She unintentionally repeated the phrase 'what so proudly we hail'd' sequentially before quickly correcting herself with the proper lyrics.

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Michael Bolton -

The singer was asked to sing the national anthem at the fourth game of the 2003 ALCS.

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Michael Bolton -

It was so bad that he had to continuously look down at his hand as he sang, where he had apparently written the lyrics in case he forgot them.

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Vince Neil -

Vince Neil, the lead vocalist of Mötley Crüe, performed 'The Star-Spangled Banner' in 2015 at the Las Vegas Outlaws inaugural game.

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Vince Neil -

According to some reviews, there were mixed opinions about his voice, with some finding it unappealing, while others claimed it caused potential harm to listeners' ears.

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James Taylor -

During Game 2 of the 2013 World Series, the singer mistakenly began with the incorrect song.

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James Taylor -

Fortunately, he changed tracks soon after beginning and concluded without any further blunders.

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Scotty McCreery -

The winner of 'American Idol' had difficulty singing the song during the 2011 World Series.

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Scotty McCreery -

It all started with his microphone being turned off, forcing him to start over again after singing the beginning of the song, and ended with him singing 'No Jose does that star-spangled banner' instead of 'Oh say does that star-spangled banner.'

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Jesse McCartney -

During the 2009 Pepsi 500 event, the singer put his own spin on the American national anthem.

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Jesse McCartney -

A nervous Jesse McCartney completely skipped the line 'what so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming,' and continued singing as if nothing had happened.

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Roseanne Barr -

Roseanne Barr's rendition of the national anthem during a San Diego Padres game in 1990 was widely regarded as terrible.

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Roseanne Barr -

She hurriedly sang the lyrics, let out an enthusiastic scream, and couldn't help but burst into laughter in the middle of the song. As if that wasn't sufficient, upon finishing, she even spat on the ground before leaving the field.

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Carl Lewis -

Olympic athlete Carl Lewis delivered a disappointing rendition during a 1993 NBA Finals match.

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Carl Lewis -

Not only was his voice reportedly awful and off-key, he actually screeched 'and the rockets' red glare,' possibly shattering a window somewhere far away...

Sources: (International Business Times) (Best Life) (ABC News) (CBS Los Angeles)

See also: Musicians who tanked their careers on stage

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Jewel -

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Jewel -

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Christina Aguilera -

The singer-songwriter's performance at Super Bowl XLV in 2011 left a lasting impression, unfortunately not for the right reasons.

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Christina Aguilera -

Despite her impressive vocal skills, she found herself in a predicament when she accidentally duplicated the verse, 'what so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming,' consecutively.

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Fergie -

In 2018, the ex-member of Black Eyed Peas presented her jazzy version of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at NBA's All Star Weekend.

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Fergie -

The bluesy performance amused players, celebrities, and audience members, leading to open laughter. It has faced continuous mockery on social media.

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Steven Tyler -

Aerosmith's lead singer did not give the greatest rendition of the anthem at the 2012 AFC Championship game.

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Steven Tyler -

He received criticism for his high-pitched singing and made an error in the lyrics, singing 'as bombs bursting' instead of 'the bombs bursting.'

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Lady A -

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Lady A -

Luckily, Hillary Scott brought them back on track. The group later posted a tweet with a bashful-looking Kelley, stating: "Welp. We're human too y'all."

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Cyndi Lauper -

During the US Open's 9/11 memorial, the singer performed the national anthem incorrectly.

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Cyndi Lauper -

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Rachel Platten -

The national anthem performance by the 'Fight Song' singer at a 2018 NWSL match between the Utah Royals and the Chicago Red Stars was flawed.

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Rachel Platten Introduction -

She struggled to recall the lyrics, needing multiple attempts before successfully completing it.

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Keri Hilson -

The singer attempted to perform 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at a Lakers vs. Hawks game in 2010.

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Keri Hilson -

She unintentionally repeated the phrase 'what so proudly we hail'd' sequentially before quickly correcting herself with the proper lyrics.

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Michael Bolton -

The singer was asked to sing the national anthem at the fourth game of the 2003 ALCS.

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Michael Bolton -

It was so bad that he had to continuously look down at his hand as he sang, where he had apparently written the lyrics in case he forgot them.

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Vince Neil -

Vince Neil, the lead vocalist of Mötley Crüe, performed 'The Star-Spangled Banner' in 2015 at the Las Vegas Outlaws inaugural game.

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Vince Neil -

According to some reviews, there were mixed opinions about his voice, with some finding it unappealing, while others claimed it caused potential harm to listeners' ears.

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James Taylor -

During Game 2 of the 2013 World Series, the singer mistakenly began with the incorrect song.

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James Taylor -

Fortunately, he changed tracks soon after beginning and concluded without any further blunders.

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Scotty McCreery -

The winner of 'American Idol' had difficulty singing the song during the 2011 World Series.

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Scotty McCreery -

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Jesse McCartney -

During the 2009 Pepsi 500 event, the singer put his own spin on the American national anthem.

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Jesse McCartney -

A nervous Jesse McCartney completely skipped the line 'what so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming,' and continued singing as if nothing had happened.

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Roseanne Barr -

Roseanne Barr's rendition of the national anthem during a San Diego Padres game in 1990 was widely regarded as terrible.

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Roseanne Barr -

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Carl Lewis -

Olympic athlete Carl Lewis delivered a disappointing rendition during a 1993 NBA Finals match.

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Carl Lewis -

Not only was his voice reportedly awful and off-key, he actually screeched 'and the rockets' red glare,' possibly shattering a window somewhere far away...

Sources: (International Business Times) (Best Life) (ABC News) (CBS Los Angeles)

See also: Musicians who tanked their careers on stage

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Cringeworthy celebrity renditions of the American national anthem

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How's this for a nightmare scenario. A celebrity singing the United States national anthem in front of millions of people—and completely messing it up! Unfortunately, this has happened to several very unlucky stars. It might seem odd that such a familiar anthem has been tanked so many times, especially considering that most American school kids sing it every day. But in fact, it's an extremely difficult song to perform. It requires an impressive vocal range that would challenge any singer, and is especially daunting when performed live under the scrutiny of thousands of spectators, as well as millions more watching at home.

Singer-songwriter Ingrid Andress was given the responsibility of opening Major League Baseball's annual Home Run Derby with the National Anthem on July 15. The four-time Grammy nominee, known for songs like 'More Hearts Than Mine' and 'Wishful Drinking,' took the mic at the Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, to begin 'The Star-Spangled Banner.' She got the evening off to a rocky start by missing several of the notes throughout the song and generally singing out of tune. Her bungled rendition even drew visible reactions from the baseball players on the field behind her.

Andress is far from being the only singer to experience this embarrassment. Browse through this gallery and read about some of the most cringeworthy celebrity renditions of 'The Star-Spangled Banner.'