3-year-old National Anthem singer Drake Grillo

3-year-old Drake Grillo became the youngest National Anthem singer in Carrier Dome history when her performed in front of over 6,000 at the Syracuse women's basketball team's annual School Day game vs. Niagara on Dec. 17, 2018.

[@hayleymarse2853]

The way he says his “r”s is so freaking precious

[@JE-dq8bj]

fr

[@betsygardner5482]

I know right

[@davidwynn5029]

He sang God

[@michellesims2799]

Hayley Marse instead of r it is w

[@lucilleh4128]

Aussies say r like aaa

[@spoiler539]

You’ve gotta respect this kid for remembering all the words of the national anthem at only age 3. Well done.

[@crazycoolgirl2754]

even i cant remember and im 10 years older

[@idorandomgames1933]

I eat dirt :)

[@wrenethajones5663]

@@crazycoolgirl2754 same

[@Crazycatsmoo1]

@@crazycoolgirl2754 I can’t even and I’m 13

[@mirandaokon]

Just like the Lord’s prayer: teach them when they are young and they’ll never forget.

[@Theslimegirl790]

People should be proud of him. He remembered all those notes at three!

[@Blueberry24.]

Yup

[@luannenickerson8046]

He didn't even hit half the notes.

[@thatguy-os3zf]

@@luannenickerson8046 jerk

[@joannesharrad5084]

he is 3. Remember Roseanne Barr. She didn't do well with the notes

[@loganmonteith5082]

@@luannenickerson8046Let’s be kind

[@janetmcdaniel2755]

Such a sweetie.... He knew the words and sang them in his age language.... Bwave... Gave me a chuckle... So adorable,, I love hearing a child sing

[@Michelle21560]

Land of the fwee... Was perfect. So glad our little ones are being raised to love the USA!

[@annabellee226]

omg the "waaaaand of the fweeeeee" oh my heart!!

[@bonniestryker800]

💖😘

[@kayceanderson1224]

📱📱😷😷😘😘😄😄😁😆

[@jennifercores7560]

Me to

[@beccab3872]

I know right

[@makennakristan6196]

So cute😙😙😙😙😙😙🦄🦄🦄🦄😊😊😊😊

[@ZephyrYT2009]

The fact that he didn’t forget the words is impressive like what some singers have done. Great job buddy!!

[@caitlynnclark6652]

IKR!!! I even have a hard time remebering some days this in=s impessive.

[@za.bar.m.5736]

It's easy to memorize if u practice

[@reginaldharris492]

What up

[@nathandoner3329]

I was at this game you can see him looking up because there was a screen that showed most of the words

[@yunglud3511]

NarwhalNathan 5 Hes 3 how is he gonna read?

[@tammydraper4510]

That little guy sure does know how to show more pride to his country than a majority of adults 🇺🇲 good little man

[@user-ew1sd7mn1g]

He not only remembered the words and the notes but also the fans were so quiet a needle would have been heard dropping. The crowd was so respectful of him and the National Anthem that they didn't even cheer until after he sang the last note. So rare now days.

[@AshleeCornia-vp1xb]

Not football fans getting black kids

[@holylandfan3275]

"Gave froof froo the night". ADORABLE!!!

[@makaylawise8849]

Rt

[@monkeypirates5082]

So true

[@fondetgi]

Omg that is so cute

[@holylandfan3275]

@Kate Beutin 🙂 He's precious.

[@BrandontheMusicMaster]

Agreed! So cute!!!❤️❤️

[@steveprimeau1407]

Okay, it just doesn't get any cuter than that - and the fact that he knew the entire anthem, blows my mind! 😀

[@andreaturnquist4855]

Agree!!

[@edventureswithed]

I dont even know the full thing lol.

[@tricklewickle]

It's only the first verse but nonetheless amazing.

[@andrewfradale275]

I know right???? brought a smile to my heart!!

[@bungalowmo]

Doing his part for the next generation! 🇺🇸🎤🎶

[@lorib2150]

How adorable! The fact that a 3 year old can remember the words and sing them is truly amazing. The wand of the fwee and the home of the bwave 💓💓❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jolenenakamatsu4397]

Can't believe he knew all the words of the national anthem at age 3. He is phenomenal and extremely cute.

[@ronaldlincoln5855]

Pls teach to sing the song. I love you sonny.

[@jenniferstewart5849]

@Alvin Lieber a lot of young people couldn’t do this these days

[@Jesuschristismyhero1]

That's what my mom said

[@theodoreritola9758]

HE;S MY LITTLE HERO ... Way to go M.R Drake Grillo

[@krystalharwood7842]

teach CA a lyric or two kid! lol

[@KCsFunHouse]

The fact he got through the whole song at 3 is so impressive, professional adult singers have forgotten entire lines of the song

[@scottw2251]

Hello

[@user-ky2sn8nw2i]

Genius right there!

[@bobf.5538]

Christina Aguilera messed up the words badly this 3 year old got them all right

[@roseheironimus8972]

Well done Drake. You have done our country proud. 💝

[@lindamorton2066]

This is the most moving rendition I have ever heard! Bless his little heart!

[@adamsudi3862]

He’s way to adorable and cute! Let’s appreciate how he actually remembered the words. Even if they were big words he tried! ❤💙🤍

[@shaneyshane3785]

At age 3, he out did Fergie

[@a.k.4085]

By miles 😊☺️😊👌👍

[@ma.alviecardenas6040]

So right

[@halfeatensandwich6161]

crazy

[@tammyshuttleworth4465]

U BETCHA!!! 😉👍

[@melissaclavier4210]

Shane Frazier lol

[@joanmilano5302]

OMG How precious!!! He's a smart little guy to remember all those words.

[@BigMoneysLife]

And he ALMOST said "Perilous" without messing it up! Even if he did, who cares, it was still adorable!

[@eclipses1003]

He didn’t though 😂

[@JustApreppyRatHere]

Omg! When I heard this I cried this is melting my heart he did so good

[@MBGolfer]

This is awesome!!!!! He is better than all of the adults that forget words and the melody. Love this little guy!!!!!

[@amytran5024]

Fergie take notes

[@cookies-pd4pv]

Amy Tran underrated comment 😂

[@ebonydh4101]

Amy Tran lol!!

[@legitsportzseller9718]

It is really impressive that a 3 yr old can memorize that whole anthem I am very impressed good kid bright future

[@andreaturnquist4855]

I am impressed!

[@bcaye]

Very impressive. That you don't know this is only the first verse, not so much.

[@legitsportzseller9718]

@@bcaye its impressive he knows as much as he does he is 3 u gotta remember that and I know the anthem so yeah

[@tylerrichardson7685]

Yes is it?

[@legitsportzseller9718]

@Connor Shaffer what u mean blew the game ???

[@Miku2993]

Awwwww My blessed heart! ❤️ I can’t stop smiling at this beautiful singing of this young man! Blessed soul!

[@mcdswift3614]

How did he remember all of that kids are amazing 💪🏽❤️

[@Dolphin-cb9sq]

Mom & dad: you're doing a great job with this precious boy. God bless.

[@_owiee_]

What a lil pumpkin ☺️

[@annettehelmers4]

Absolutely precious being raised with honor. Bless your family.❤

[@toniweston4330]

Wow!! Super amazing!! What a fabulous day to be able to hear him sing our national anthem! What a thrilling performance! WOW...

[@Abra_2109]

little man singing the anthem, how adorable and brave you are little one.

[@jomitchell1288]

Beautiful

[@sueabbott1539]

Most adorable thing I have ever seen amazing

[@ellenoffner4825]

Syracuse should give him a 4-year scholarship!

[@andrewfradale275]

AMEN!!!

[@iam_mystik8116]

he aint even that old yet 😂

[@notcharlie7107]

@@andrewfradale275 I

[@RyderSkates]

lol

[@LazynameYT]

Crappy but sweet

[@mollyb4541]

Wow! To know the words at 3 is impressive! I love his rendition 😊❤️🎤🎵

[@peggycole7162]

Amazon a child that young can remember a song that long!! Kudos

[@dawsonlogan9997]

How did he memorize that song when I was three I was sitting in the corner pooping my pants

[@aussies_are_white0057]

Dawson Logan I guess you still doing it

[@dawsonlogan9997]

Aussies_are_white 00 ha ha very funny

[@highlightboss1564]

Dawson Logan same lol

[@TomCook-jw6ur]

Dawson Logan He was pooping his even as ....

[@robinbrl]

Exactly Dawson.

[@madisonwilliams3165]

OMG how did he memorize that whole thing at the age of 3!! Like omg he is so precious!!❤️

[@andrewfradale275]

Well said, he made me feel so good!!Kudo's to his parents!!!

[@brianfiftyone]

I stand and I placed my right hand over my ❤️. MAY THE LORD BLESS THIS LITTLE BOY Who sang our national anthem.

[@davidjensen4702]

A+ for effort by a 3 yr old! Even our future can pull it off!

[@lillbrittz]

This makes my heart melt he’s so brave good job little man

[@usmanahmad8331]

00971509793215 my what'sup number

[@alicelewicky8946]

Me too!

[@Swiftieplays1989]

He did Amazing for being only 3 years old. Also I had to restart this and stand up and put my hand over my heart

[@mjinman9759]

Too bad the entire crowd didn’t put their hand over their heart too!

[@andrewfradale275]

A shot right to the heart, no???

[@marioalonso1977]

Wonderful job kid and wonderful job to his parents for raising such an amazing and respectful little patriot. 🇺🇸

[@emmaschreiber4363]

❤How Beautiful. Thank You so much for singing and Being a Light for our country. Good Job 👍👏👏👏 Blessings and Love 🙏🙏❤️👋👋👋🙌😘

[@infinityonhalen]

He is 3 years old and he’s still a better singer than me

[@Cassxowary]

bella yanez that’s ok, you’ve got things you’re good at too(:

[@itzgacharose5943]

Me too

[@wandacamara3110]

Me too Pinkish lol

[@lorisnickles7580]

I'm very proud of him for singing and to his parents, "Thank you for teaching him that song!!" - USMC Veteran

[@suzannefoxx8563]

And a big thank you to you for protecting us💕

[@teodoraguster8389]

Marine corps song gives me tears as well. I was married to a marine for 24 years and still love hearing the song.

[@fenderstratADHD]

Thank you for your service 🥰🇺🇸

[@coryayers4837]

He’s a kind of good

[@florentinaaguarin6817]

Oh so sweet boy. Brilliant and cute!

[@raypropps]

That’s the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen. That baby is doing such a good job 👍

[@robalexander7348]

Well done young Drake, and Greetings from Australia 👍

[@rosemolinari1418]

God bless the parents that taught that little boy,He was unbelievable

[@jackkircher1755]

Yes he was! It is great he is learning patriotism so early. Far too many AMERICANS have TOTALLY lost LOVE for their own country and teach their children to hate.

[@janettemckinney1440]

Well done little boy !! "For we can do all things through Christ that strength us.".. I know your Parents are very proud of you.🤗

[@kjmr52]

@@jackkircher1755 it’s better to give children a reason to love their country, not teach them too.

[@oofmaker3117]

@@kjmr52 And there a so many reasons to love it

[@Doctorpong]

Unbelievably awful

[@josephbrown3451]

How beautiful. I wish him a life filled with love, peace, joy and most of all Jesus Christ.

[@yaboiaiden_6829]

Perfectly said God Bless

[@josephbrown3451]

@@yaboiaiden_6829 God bless you and your family.

[@AaronMoulton50023]

Amen brother

[@Sytherpoo]

Joseph Brown amen

[@minyoonji2229]

Amen

[@stephaniecannon410]

Aww 🥰 He's destine to lead us for Greatness for sure.❤🎉🙏

[@malcolmbrewis5582]

What an adorable 3 year old Boy and moving rendition. Very well done young man. 👏👏👏👏👏🗽🦅🇺🇸

[@DigDug500]

Still better than Fergie

[@caitlynnclark6652]

lol yeah!!

[@matthewsalter9132]

Anyone can sing better than Fergie at the NBA all star game

[@lightskinmessiah4691]

True!

[@pyt.illy.4488]

Hip

[@colinn1495]

exactly

[@themarriedcouple9924]

"And da wockets wed gwear" LOL So cute 💗

[@bonniestryker800]

💕😍

[@bonniestryker800]

❤️😂👏

[@bonniestryker800]

I love it he's so precious😍👏💞💖

[@johnwolf220]

Now this is worth fighting for. Mom was standing by just in case. But he nailed it. I've never heard it done better. How wonderful.

[@MetraUPNWproductions7202]

I can’t tell which is more wholesome Four years ago when the let a three year old sing the national anthem ore letting a 4 year old do puck drop at the start of an nhl game that I went to

[@florenceklein8959]

They must be really proud him. He’s adorable and he sang the whole verse

[@elmaespinosa8964]

Update mgyz molino

[@scottw2251]

Hello beauty

[@josephmontoya5104]

Proud him?

[@josephmontoya5104]

@@scottw2251 pov: minor

[@oldmansportsog2514]

@@josephmontoya5104 when kids do something Amazing parents tend to be Proud.you must not be a parent to get it or better yet you a Woke parent

[@DYLPickle_Monke]

I can’t remember what I ate for breakfast ten mins ago, yet he’s three and memorizes the entire national anthem.

[@tanyabaker6515]

What a fantastic job by a three year old none the less. I think that he is probably the best singer that I have heard in a long time.

[@PatriotMilitaryMom]

What an absolute doll. So smart and patriotic. Great job mom and dad!! 😘

[@donnal418]

Oh my gosh! So adorable! This is going to keep me smiling for days❣

[@andrewfradale275]

AMEN!!😃

[@bellafrangipani8342]

I'm not American but I felt pride because this sweet boy just has such patriotism and love for his country and that accent melts my heart.

[@ritapearl-im3wv]

This never gets old. He is brave, smart and has a great voice! Kudos to the MOM! PATRIOTS, this child and millions of others is exactly WHY we MUST defend our freedoms! Children depend on us! Guard their sacred freedoms! God bless!

[@emeraldfaught6412]

When I was 3 I ate dirt.

[@matthewhatzakos9447]

Word

[@my5husbands5]

SGF Central when I was 3 I ate boxes

[@ozzieshelmet4928]

SGF Central I ate grass that tasted like mint. My neighbor probably put chemicals on it

[@ozzieshelmet4928]

NBA VIDS I still eat paper. I’m in middle school

[@scrappysmellslikecheese9701]

When I was 3 I was trying to figure out how to connect legos😂

[@patsyspry6248]

GOD BLESS THIS PRECIOUS LITTLE ONE AND HIS MOST PROUD PARENTS!!! 🇺🇸WHAT A PATRIOT!!!🇺🇸

[@unblockmecoward]

GOD BLESS A FRAUD!!?

[@Saberivy]

@@unblockmecoward pov: teen that thinks he's cool

[@Viz210]

@@unblockmecowardidiot often

[@dinocu]

legend has it he's still singing till this day

[@lyndastringer1877]

brought tears to my eyes...well done little man

[@freema9246]

This was defintely better than Rosanne Barr ever did

[@albear972]

Anything *will* always be better than the atrocity that woman did.

[@maddiemae2875]

Ikr

[@vanceogden2482]

You know what's funnier? The people who criticized her the loudest and accused her of desecrating the song back then are now her biggest fans now that she voices support for Trump.

[@saiyongdawn7756]

And Fergie😂😂😂

[@the_friendly_walkers5480]

ya she just sang the........... wait did i say she sang i meant she said the song

[@kathyhumphrey2950]

The best version of "The National Anthem" that I have ever heard... Good job Drake Grillo!

[@roxannebush8410]

We need more of this .let's protect our freedom and make sure our kids know what this song was and still is really about. This little boy should be proud of himself and so should his parents. Great job

[@parispoet]

This is truly amazing!!! How does a 3 yr old memorize our National Anthem??! ❤ There are Americans that don't even know the entire anthem...😄 Great job Drake!! Your parents must be so proud!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@fancyface7039]

Wow, it’s amazing how he remembered all of the words 👍🏻. Kudos to him and kudos to the people who allowed him to sing it in front of the baseball audience. Awesome kiddo.

[@deea6053]

****BASKETBALL***

[@Conner_Duffer22510]

I love playing baseball on a wood court

[@FlicksZ]

When I was 3 I was picking my nose and eating the goodies

[@ivanhenwood1072]

i still do that

[@ebonydh4101]

I pick my nose still

[@Manny-zz8xl]

Same here

[@Manny-zz8xl]

I was like that when I was three but I stopped digging in my nose soon.

[@kellya71]

Ew

[@gothicteddybear666]

I could barely talk when I was three and this precious angel is singing the song that a lot of us don’t know the words to.

[@user-xy6ip2qg1f]

NOW THIS IS INTELLIGENCE....THIS IS A GREAT JOB....AT AGE 3 WOW...HE IS FAR BEYOND HIS AGE....GOD BLESS HIM

[@user-Tea278]

I'm impressed he knew All the words! Love it.

[@retiredtom1654]

Great job. Most of us were learning how to talk and put sentences together at that age.

[@mattmax11]

If your doing that at three then you to see a doctor because that would be a developmental delay.

[@dianawagner6151]

TO And the fact that he didn’t lose his place was incredible !

[@kellyallen6830]

@@mattmax11 i didn't talk until i was three i was told but that was only cuz my brother would go get me everything i wanted we had our own special language i guess my mom made him stop doing that so i would start talking

[@josephle2381]

Wtf, I learned to speak at around 1-2 years old, both Vietnamese and English. I also knew how to write :/

[@robertweltonsworldofanimat4525]

This may not be the most well sung version, but it is easily one of the most passionate.

[@lynnbonica4342]

What an amazing little guy. He did an awesome job, I don't know how he remembers all the words at only 3 yrs old.😃

[@70Sapphires]

Oh my gosh, the level of cuteness! And, not to forget mentioning, a 3yr old memorized and sang that wordy song.

[@sharonsharp1518]

how come nobody had their hand over their heart?

[@mikejanis11]

Thanks to the parents for teaching their son respect for our Flag and country and thanks to this wonderful intelligent young 3 year old boy for remembering and singing the complete song ,God Bless

[@user-gb4gi3cn7p]

Me and my family We are going to move there when I’m in high school. And I just wanted to say he is so adorable. I love 3 years olds

[@suelakey688]

This is absolutely great. Three years old. My goodness. Great job buddy

[@audreyrosesings]

He’s so cute! He’s actually really good for that age! 😍😍😍

[@hana-yb1wu]

Is it bad that a three year old can sing better than me? Yes? Okay. I'll continue dying in a hole.

[@thebombshawn549]

Your spelling sucks

[@marisavector6510]

Thebombshaw n she got one word wrong and that’s bad at spelling u got one word wrong you suck at spelling wow

[@bridgetwebber5873]

100k with no content Is our goal continue* dying*

[@bridgetwebber5873]

Marisa Aoki she got two wrong. 🤦🏻‍♀️😂

[@bridgetwebber5873]

Thebombshaw n your face sucks!

[@SummerSun2468]

That was just too adorable. You did awesome

[@tamilaborde8532]

That was the most adorable thing I have seen in a long time. Way to go little fella. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@JonathanChan212]

When I was three, I drove my mom crazy.😂😂😂

[@Cassxowary]

jonathan chan he probably does too

[@StairStep81]

Kmsl 😂 😂 😂

[@gregorysinicrope947]

I drove her crazy also. Especially with the fighting with the younger of my two sisters!

[@frankheino6277]

I’ve never heard it sung better!!!! It gave me goosebumps and tears to my eyes!!!!

[@unblockmecoward]

so this is the only one youve herd

[@margaretsleator5530]

Aw no the child is too young to sing such a difficult air to sing. Poor little kid out of tune. It's not fare on him.

[@ceceliataylor4477]

Me too

[@tammy5926]

​@@margaretsleator5530Looks ands sounds to me he did it beautifully.

[@tammy5926]

@shane7048 You'd rather he wait to sing it after he's been indoctrinated to hate this country.

[@aasthakamdar6247]

A toddler who's only 3 years old and still sang All the words right in the song Star Spangled Banner, I'm impressed with this 3 year old boy.

[@julielitz9102]

Out of the mouth of babes comes true patriotism! God bless America today, tomorrow and always! ❤❤

[@tyedyepandas5448]

Oh my goodness! This was rather impressive! The fact the he is three and can memorize the whole anthem is amazing.

[@suanne1217]

Adorable! He can pick any notes to start and finish with any notes beautifully👏🏼

[@kindhearted1]

He's adorable!! To remember the words at age 3 is beyond impressive.

[@paulgriggs6236]

Wow terrific well done young lad and he remembered all the words and he sang it with no music, I'm English I just loved it and he gave his mum a hug he's so adorable

[@tazmaniandiva7762]

I know this video is 3 yrs old but this just melts my heart. So precious!

[@sunshinem3958]

Can’t believe he remember all the works, so many of us grown adults don’t know all the words , Outstanding

[@rontriplett7912]

OMG....From an Airborne Range.....young man..its an Honor to be an American..bliss you always..

[@michiganmom857]

What a little doll! He’s perfect!!

[@martinswells1987]

Hello friend how are you doing?

[@dutchman6061]

First viewed on Sports Center that night after the game.......the lil pumpkin nailed it !!

[@juxciy5587]

Terry Schoonerman yeah he did. GO CUSE

[@scrapfest9594]

Terry Schoonerman your cringe

[@llewisdolphins]

A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E! He remembered the whole song!! I don't even think I knew the alphabet song at 3.

[@gailgoth5618]

Absolutely precious

[@theresachiorazzi4571]

God bless this little guy. ❤❤❤he’s a great American.

[@joannajo441]

Fergie has left the chat I’ve never had this many likes 😂😂😂

[@lulalewis2776]

Text me

[@joannajo441]

Lula Lewis no

[@MrIByrne]

KZbin Gamers 😂😅

[@karafalcone923]

Lol

[@schoolworks1708]

KZbin Gamers lol