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Did Fergie have to apologize for singing the national anthem?

Did Fergie have to apologize for singing the national anthem?

And what did Fergie do in response? She apologized. I’ve always been honored and proud to perform the national anthem and last night I wanted to try something special for the NBA. I’m a risk taker artistically, but clearly this rendition didn’t strike the intended tone.

Who apologized for singing the national anthem?

Fergie
Fergie Apologizes After Her National Anthem Rendition Goes Wrong The National Anthem is easy to get wrong, and pop star Fergie’s rendition before Sunday’s NBA All-Star game was all sorts of wrong. The Grammy winner said afterwards she was trying to do something new with her slower, jazzier version.

When did Fergie sing the national anthem at the All-Star Game?

Singer Fergie sings the national anthem prior to The 67th NBA All-Star Game: Team LeBron Vs. Team Stephen at Staples Center on February 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

Was Fergie national anthem bad?

Fergie dared to be different during her national anthem performance, and it was spectacular. Inspiring, even. Not because it was good; it was awful. But she took a risk on a scale few would ever consider going for.

What does Fergie think of the national anthem?

“I’ve always been honored and proud to perform the national anthem, and last night I wanted to try something special for the NBA,” she said in an interview with TMZ Sports. “I’m a risk-taker artistically, but clearly this rendition didn’t strike the intended tone. I love this country and honestly tried my best.”

Did Fergie mess up the national anthem on purpose?

The singer told TMZ: “I’ve always been honoured and proud to perform the national anthem and last night I wanted to try something special for the NBA. “I’m a risk taker artistically, but clearly this rendition didn’t strike the intended tone.” She added: “I love this country and honestly tried my best.”

Who messed up the national anthem at the Super Bowl?

Christina Aguilera was on a roll during the 2011 Super Bowl, but things went downhill about 40 seconds in. Aguilera completely messed up the lyrics in the fourth verse, singing, “What so proudly we watched at the twilight’s last gleaming?” instead of “o’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?”

Was Whitney Houston lip syncing the national anthem?

Houston lip synched the pre-recorded performance. Houston’s rendition was later released as a single that went platinum and made to the Top 10 of the Billboard charts. It’s often regarded as the best version of the national anthem.