Carrie Underwood's National Anthem

[@TariqKhan-xt5qs]

This is how the Anthem should be performed, I hate it when people ruin it by exaggerating it and trying to put their own spin on it.

[@alexabenac4927]

same. it's actually disrespectful in our eyes (soldiers) to sing it in a different manner than it was written.

[@DavetheDiabetic1]

+Alexa Benac so Jimi Hendrix's Woodstock performance was disrespectful? It was never written as a song, but rather a poem then adopted into song.

[@mariopellegrini5152]

LOL David, some people are just ignorant by nature.

[@alexabenac4927]

I am not ignorant dear, I am just stating an opinion many soldiers share. I am sure there are many different ways the anthem has been sung that is respectful. I just have not heard them yet. No rude comment was necessary.

[@alexabenac4927]

If you would like to share the other artists names and performances in which they were sung different, I would definitely like to look at them.

[@killertofu9188]

What's great is how she gets the entire stadium to sing with her.

[@oliviacoopwood5205]

yes! it made it even more beautiful

[@kathleenkung9152]

what i noticed too. it made it wonderful..

[@mmarella5354]

I love that

[@AndySaenz]

Meri Holland Because she didn't try to show off with it.

[@miked5443]

It's because she didn't add her own twist like most performers who try to show off. Shes from Oklahoma, the heartland where we respect the anthem. It was properly done. Plus she has an amazing voice to boot.

[@spikedude55]

Not only is her voice amazing but she managed to do what most national anthem singers cannot do. Stay on tune and not change keys during the song. That's what separates the good from the great. Congratz you have my approval.

[@theautobrianography231]

Very well said

[@cbrvo8440]

Yeah, SSB sounds best when they sing it the way it was written.

[@dopeblacktherapist]

she didn't make the song about her. thats why i love it. no excessive riffs and breaths

[@mmarella5354]

my girl loves her and looks up to her :) she just performed for the National anthem :) come check her out :) she would love feedback

[@tiago2042]

Kristen Scott do you like beyonce singing the national anthem?

[@AbigailTaylor2010]

I'm glad she doesn't overdo it like some singers, I also love how it looks like she's not even trying.

[@hawksforlife12]

I was at this game. Crowd was singing with Carrie, who was just coming off her Idol win Best version of the Anthem ever! And 4 Black Hawk choppers flew right over the Stadium!

[@franciscorodriguez6967]

Such a beautiful and powerful song. America first!!!

[@CManon428]

Now that's how the National Anthem should be sung. God job, Carrie.

[@TheHiddenPearl]

her attitude is just right for the song, the voice is good enough. and the lyrics is heard clearly, a little cute with her accent, and no twisting. that is how the anthem should be sung.

[@robertantonnyc]

except for that Whitney riff into head voice at the end.

[@wakeboardbob]

I much prefer this classic style versus the "see me" overly exaggerated style

[@Itswateva]

lol

[@dave-ish8098]

exactly, it's about the nation not the singer

[@killerta87]

amen I agree, such a beautiful performance

[@nKLsblahvlahblah]

Yesss, totally true

[@sasamir7907]

Fr

[@jaymieblue1844]

I loved this.. The crowd sang along with her because she sang it the way it is supposed to be done.. You go girl Queen of country

[@AsianVideoGamer]

So this is how the anthem actually sounds like

[@ebertmadwoman]

yep

[@lloydrowden7928]

AsianVideoGamer Agreed

[@danielmcgregor8803]

Yep. Amazing, when it's done properly brings a tear to the eyes evertime.

[@Divra001]

No one sings the anthem better than Carrie Underwood. Seriously.

[@KiKiToBadd310]

+Divra001 Whitney Houston still is the best. She was good too though.

[@philwatson6659]

Totally agreed on that, Carrie is the best by a mile

[@philwatson6659]

Carrie smashed Whitney's version to oblivion

[@willy2but]

I am a British man, born in Sunderland, the North East of England. But I still have respect for America. Your national anthem is beautiful. I am glad from of history of British and America fighting. We are now finally side by side. Legion to each other x

[@cherrieblossoms]

Carrie is just incredible!!!! Her voice and ability is SO perfect for the US National Anthem. Love her!

[@decimatorentertainmentstud8523]

Yeah.

[@iainmcleish941]

Superb - so natural

[@cookaboorra]

How well this represents the American Spirit, even here in Italy this is understood.. such a dramatic, patritic choir....

[@sealions660]

The crowd is actually singing to it. This is so meaningful and reminiscent, because now people just kneel.

[@m.h.1593]

She sang it the way it’s meant to be sung! No tricks, just simple and beautiful. She let the lyrics be star.

[@Rikenrocker]

alone without any background music puts this at the top for me...

[@affluence8]

Holy Smokes.. Did not know that was possible. There is some magic here.

[@fightright2]

What many people fail to see is that by singing it's original form it INCLUDES EVERYONE to sing in UNISON. That is the REAL inspiration of saying it and by EVERYONE joining in...it honors the flag, country, and those who died for it. Not to mention...those currently serving it. The national anthem is NOT about a singer trying to sing it in their 'own' way. It's about preserving and honoring the history and and courage behind it. When a star performer sings it in 'their' own 'style'...that's called a 'remake'. But anybody can do that. And by doing so, it renders and reduce the national anthem to nothing more than a vain embellishment of the singer and thus honoring his/herself. Instead of giving respect to where it's due. It takes a LOT of humility to put the light on it's actual intent of unifying the people instead of oneself. (What most singers lack these days.) But when a singer actually MOVES EVERYONE to JOIN IN UNISON...THAT is true humility and respect. Heck, you can even tell that it's not done often that it actually shows the players awe struck by looking around as if it never happened before.

[@ronmangrum7073]

God bless America and God bless you and your family Ms. Underwood/ Fisher. You are respectful and what an awesome voice! Now that is why we Marines do what we do! Semper Fidelis forever! Oohrah

[@brianforan4767]

As an Irishman this is by far the best version I've heard of the anthem No BS "look at me" holding notes for 10seconds or uuuh or aaaas. Brilliant beautiful version

[@Alexandria0697]

To those who say Carrie can't sing LIVE... WATCH THIS VIDEO AND SUCK IT!! SHES AMAZING!!

[@koffiemokie]

This Is How The National Anthem Is Need To be!! No High Notes Low Note`s,,,Everyone need to sing the Anthem with each other,,,This Is the Best!!!!

[@syahnazmi29]

She is a Grammys-winner for a reason. Thank you Carrie

[@Respectthewilderness]

Damn...goosebumps on that high note every time

[@stefaniesantillano9133]

I agree. This is the best version I have ever heard. Way to go Carrie.

[@dportal844]

+Stefanie Philips Whitney Houston was better.

[@JohnSmith-en8vx]

I love Jordan Sparks super bowl too. Both great. Two different styles.

[@monikathomas4985]

@@dportal844 no it wasn’t

[@H-TownGamer]

@@dportal844 Whitney Houston had way too many runs

[@robertantonnyc]

Yes, it was. lol@@monikathomas4985

[@delilahhuey7]

one of my favorite versions of this song

[@antonioacosta1895]

In regards to ALL other times that singers have sung this at sporting events... LESS IS MORE.

[@1989catlover]

She didn't even sing yet and already I am crying. She is the only singer in this world who can bring me to tears.

[@kathieh9]

Maybe my fav rendition

[@kctexan]

Now THIS is how you sing the National Anthem!!! No runs, no trills, no frills ... just sing the song. Amazing!!!

[@JHasselroth]

God Bless Carrie Underwood, America, and the World. Magnificent.

[@ronmangrum7073]

Speaking as a United States Marine, look 👀 at this. And look at where America 🇺🇸 is now. 2021, you will probably never see this again! It really brakes my heart ❤️ to see what’s going on now! People don’t care or respect the freedom we fought for! God help and forgive America 🇺🇸! Semper Fidelis forever!

[@DorothyBishop]

this is a great pop version - simple, clear, hits all the notes and doesn't rewrite it with riffs. Brava!

[@kitty_power6902]

OMGoodness she is is so good.

[@luzycat7869]

She nailed it

[@TonyRedEyes]

Those belts gave me life. Amazing!!!!!!

[@ericacourtney8088]

so pretty, so humble, so proud. and NOT SELF GRATIFYING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM. hence the entire audience sang with her These are the kind of girls that are truly great.

[@jjjww975]

...when it was in fashion to be a Patriot and proud of one's nation... of course I still am and never will falter from that position ... Always Proud - Always Loyal - Always a US Citizen !

[@networth00]

This is perfection and how the song is supposed to be sung. "Oh say" and "can you see" are ONE SENTENCE, not two how other singers try to change that and everything under the sun. Just sing the damn song and stop trying to put a twist on it.

[@networth00]

@andrewwmunro Yep, sang it perfectly. She didn't try to fuck it up like most pop stars.

[@sharondailey9515]

I LOVE her

[@simkim74]

Carrie Underwood is the gold standard for the National Anthem. Hands down.

[@rski1036]

How bout, hands up.

[@lyndajoycesimpson1205]

Straight from her heart to ours. Absolutely beautiful, clean and pure.

[@chickenman5477]

I literally cried AMERICA THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE WE ARE TOGETHER STRONG🇺🇸!

[@joeyjubenville6917]

A soldier of God yes we are ow ow you got that right brother!!!!! We’re all a huge family that cannot be broken 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@shokosugi2355]

Powerful voice. Her performance is unique, genuine and natural

[@keythdanielsen8316]

She is a beautiful woman inside and out I saw her in concert two years. I could have done without the 3 opening acts. But she was worth the wait.

[@Horse1888]

It's beautiful because she has a beautiful voice. But more than that, she sings it with the pure hearted patriotism of a girl raised on a farm in Oklahoma. It's anointed. God Bless America!!!

[@ange2662]

WOuld LOVE to see Carrie do this again, now, after all this time! Still, this time? Chills!

[@ixworks]

+AnG!e M "The Rockets red glarrrre" First time I got Goosebumps...she was raw and amazing.

[@vicvic553]

The most respectful version, because the only correct one.

[@giovannivignato6426]

The strenght of the beauty of your voice makes life more beautiful.

[@Andy224]

Such a heartfelt rendition. Love it!

[@biarioben]

The most beautiful performance of one of the most difficult songs to sing especially with no musical instruments.

[@philwatson6659]

That is the most courageous performance I have ever heard, less than 18 months after winning a TV talent show to sing the national anthem at a major sporting event just showed Carries desire, determination and confidence to make it

[@sandymaried]

I spent three weeks in your beautiful country with the USNS Mercy doing humanitarian assistance. Your people were incredibly humble and kind and I hope to come back one day again! God bless!

[@Michael_A_Lewis]

I like it when they sing it like this. Just singing it with passion and no showing off.

[@russellmatthews2758]

Beautiful woman,voice, and rendition. I notice though,in 2006, many years before taking the knee became a 'fad', many of those athletes weren't looking at the Flag,or putting their hand over their heart. Very disrespectful even then.....

[@librabih2956]

I have heard this song over done so many times with the riffs that I actually thought the original song only had those in it.

[@denisek.2796]

Carrie Underwood and Whitney Houston, true Americans that makes this song of America so GREAT! There's no comparison...

[@monikathomas4985]

Absolutely the best version ever!

[@jer2050]

She's got a powerful voice with an amplification system and you can still hear the ambiance of the crowd behind her singing along. Beautiful.

[@dallasroark2301]

I literally have fuvking chills all over my body omg

[@rhegislorraine]

Thank you Carrie Underwood for keeping the anthem what it should be and not botching the whole thing.

[@user-eb8mi3xi5f]

I am south korean. This national anthem gives me tear. Don't know why.. And Carrie is simply beautiful.. Very impressive performance..

[@전계운-c6k]

Park Saeha me too

[@shunchunjun]

By far, my favorite. She sang the song throughout with consistency and doesn't stretch or stop between the song.

[@mikependergast3615]

Absolutely the way the anthem should be sung. Well done

[@JohnSmith-en8vx]

Perfect national anthem singing rendition. I have heard as good. None better. Thank you Carrie!

[@313pookie313]

Bravo Carrie! You don't have to change the tune to adjust to your voice like many other celebrities who can't make the grade...

[@robinhall6230]

"BEAUTIFUL" ❤ 🎶 💞 🎶

[@adelaidetisserand9559]

Beautiful. Simple and still phenomenal.

[@kitty_power6902]

awesome.

[@aceywacey3661]

Perfect

[@izzyanddennyfan]

I always sing along to the National Anthem! Such a classy classy lady!!!!!! I adore her so much! She really deserves all that has happened to her! :)

[@BarbiesWorld62]

Classy lady. What a voice!!!

[@TheRealDarthVadar]

Theres "1" rendition the original verse as written no added crap to spice it up xd well done bravo

[@kristiana282]

Beautiful

[@nicolehaywood5066]

Perfection

[@griffintroster5229]

One of the best renditions I´ve heard so far.

[@pattydella4]

Wow. Someone said this was boring and dull. I love the fact that she doesn't try to make it her own like other artists do with a bunch of fancy, stupid, random-sounding runs that almost completely change the melody of the song. I love how you can actually hear the crowd singing along with her--and they could do this because she didn't ruin it by changing the melody and doing all of the stupid crap other artists do. And it's a testament to the power and beauty of her voice that she can just simply sing the simple melody without really changing much and it stands on its own. In fact, after Whitney's version, I think this is the second best rendition.

[@r5t6y7u8]

+P Walsh Nailed it. It's ban-ner, TWO effing syllables, not ba-aa-aa-AA-ne-ER-er-er-ER like most singers overdo it.

[@mmarella5354]

p walsh-----totally agree :) please take a minute and check out my 11 year old singing the Buffalo Bills vs Cotls game on my page :) she would love feedback :) just make sure you watch till the end to see her exit

[@sydneyw9331]

Cough Fergus cough

[@blessedandbeautiful3189]

It is boring and dull. I expect average from an average singer, but if an a list music artist is singing I'm expecting a performance. This was not that. There are kids in highschool that could have easily done this the same exact way.

[@robertantonnyc]

near the end, it's actually written as 4 syllables in the sheet music.@@r5t6y7u8

[@jadetheawesomewun]

Im 13 and it makes me crie to think how people have to fight for my freedom so i just want to say Thank you and it means alot to me to think that you love America that much.

[@popsingerstar]

her voice is insane!

[@star_falco]

The best performance, hands down. No background music, no cheesy additions or singing around the notes, just straight notes. And her voice doesn't sound tired or strained

[@m_pavia9456]

We may not be perfect but we're still smart enough to keep trying. Our national anthem reminds me of what we aspire to be, but Carrie's rendition is definitely one of the most moving I've ever heard and inspires me every time I hear it. Thank you.

[@zacsofarjustfriends]

The best version, no contest. Goosebumps every time.

[@nostalgiasteve2088]

I watched this live and to this day remember it fondly.

[@tezterz]

This is still the best rendition of our National Anthem that I have ever heard.

[@AFrancesR]

I'm from Indonesia, and i think you Americans have the most beautiful and angelic national anthem than any other country in this world :)

[@mountaingirl3437]

A classic rendition of Our National Anthem!!

[@bobpiersol8313]

Future anthem singers this is how it’s done. 🇺🇸Number 2 behind Whitney 02 / 11 / 12 RIP

[@dgoren121692]

Perfect. Not a single run. You don't put a personal touch on the National Anthem.

[@ncmike225]

What an amazing rendition... and voice. Wow!

[@mandyno5328]

I always want to cry when hear this carrie version.. sont know why.. maybe cause its so beautiful

[@minimofo]

Still one of my favourite versions ever!! That little falsetto infliction at the end 😍😍

[@TeddyMear]

This is by far the best rendition of our National Anthem!! It is the "original version". Love It!! 5 STARS

[@liberalisefemina]

I like this one. She didn't oversing it. She kept it very simple and dignified. Good for her.

[@LillyU333]

Finally a clean version, with the right tones. Great. Best of the best.

[@legitbanana6252]

Love the cheering after the anthem, chills everytime

[@Donna677.]

wow....amazing!!!