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How Tina Knowles Schooled Folks Hating on Beyoncé For Singing the National Anthem on Tour
Clips of Beyonce performing the song has gone viral, prompting folks to question why she'd choose to sing it in the first ...
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Watch Dan Deacon’s Unique “Star-Spangled Banner” Performance At The Baltimore Orioles Game
Today the Baltimore Orioles played a home game against the New York Mets. For the “Star Spangled Banner,” Dan Deacon used his electronic flair to make his performance unique.
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The Tradition Continues: Mark Heinz Plays ‘The Star Spangled Banner’ On A Chainsaw
In what’s become an Independence Day tradition, Cowboy State Daily outdoors writer Mark Heinz plays “The Star Spangled Banner ...
What, to Black people, is the Fourth of July?
As we celebrate Fourth of July, Americans - especially Black Americans - have a complex relationship with the flag and our ...
23 Foods That Are More American Than The Star-Spangled Banner, And They're Making Me Crave A Grilled Cheese So Bad
"California Burrito is a deep pull. I made carne asada in Australia. I had to practice making tortillas for a while before I ...
How hard is it to sing the national anthem? Minnesota singers share tips.
About the anthem: Has sung it at Timberwolves, Wild and Minnesota Twins games in an Americana style with a touch of country. “That’s a very vulnerable experience — you’re very exposed and there’s no ...
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Star Spangled Banner alternative
The poem that inspired the song, America the Beautiful, is 130 years old today, and despite the threats to democracy, it resonates more than ever.