Fantasia performs the Star Spangled Banner at the 2024 CFB National Championship 🇺🇸

Watch as GRAMMY award-winning singer Fantasia performs the American National Anthems prior to the 2024 College Football National Championship between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies on ESPN.
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[@kandisw]

No music. No band. Straight acapella. Well done!

[@robinmiller6717]

True dat

[@eboneyfleming6404]

Everyone who sings their pre-recorded national anthem at events like the Superbowl records it Acapella without music sometimes and then have the music. and some artists can do theirs in 1 take without rehearsing. The original version when the medley was different back than people sung it without music which people thought was boring.

[@sprintstothebathroomdaily2429]

Always appreciate a good anthem with some sauce but not overdoing it Fantasia crushes it

[@s59463ify]

wait why no sauce? cause you can't PUT sauce? denial in 321

[@keehiarobinson-holmes4457]

Her and Whitney❤❤❤❤

[@user-sl4he4ip5p]

​@@s59463ifyu 😊😮 0:07

[@irascibleaardvark]

Gonna hear this sight sound unseen from your recommendation.

[@EricaWalker-fm4oe]

I hate saying this about artist BUT. SHE DESERVES MORE, such a legend.

[@Rockymarciono731]

She’s not versatile enough you have to reach white peoples and her music is not for whites lol

[@sheilahamilton7586]

Fantasia's voice is ANOINTED, and it truly touches your heart and soul! 🙂

[@wichitasmall3835]

Every time NO MATTER what she sings

[@victorblackett7806]

How tacky not to have camera on her!! She looked amazing and sound fantastic !!

[@johnwiesner9590]

This year is the 20th anniversary of her American Idol win.

[@shonnyblue4984]

I always get chills when I hear tasia sing💜❤️💜

[@angelamontclair]

What a gorgeous rendition from this amazingly talented artist.

[@sherrywillis8424]

A great job Fantasia, thank-you for singing our National Anthem so well! ❤

[@sugarrbear7113]

No matter what she sings give me chills!!!!!!

[@melb1126]

So this stunning woman came all the way to perform and there is no full body shot? Why were we not blessed with the full look she had. Great job Fantasia! We love all of you beginning with your iconic voice and your style that we were not able to view from this video. Hopefully someone will share.

[@B4dafam]

She was hardly shown at all

[@latishajohnsonmontgomerylj1075]

I was thinking the same thing

[@TRACEWORLD2]

They just kept the camera on the sign language guy. Why not both?! Fantasia never disappoints!❤

[@peachestaylor3417]

I said the same thing smh

[@paulavarner6545]

I also was thinking the same thing. This always happens smh

[@cherryconatser1153]

Great performance. Love she kept it real and didn't try to out sing her voice!👏👏

[@s59463ify]

can you even sing in your voice??? please go ahead

[@lcarrington1674]

Backwards compliment. SMH.

[@idontknow7738]

​@@s59463ifyStupid comment.

[@TEWMUCH]

Yes! Agreed! She kept it in her lane and didn't do anything she doesn't normally do, and I'm so glad!

[@Roller324]

@@s59463ifyI’m sure when she sings it sounds like cornstarch! 😂

[@gaphneastanislaus8482]

She's so pretty....hair and makeup always on point.

[@AvidRarf-]

- a commanding presence, flawless vocal control, and the mesmerizing ability to evoke emotions through the captivating power of resonance. Wow, Fantasia, you truly proved yourself as an American Idol!

[@jorgejacquez52]

It would be better if she knew the words

[@AvidRarf-]

@@jorgejacquez52 her incredible voice and outstanding performance remain unaffected by any remarks. I appreciate your acknowledgement.

[@blankname6629]

@@AvidRarf-she was off pitch for most of this don’t know what you were listening too

[@AvidRarf-]

@@blankname6629 It appears that your rhetorical statement is designed to elicit a reaction, but I want to assure you that my opinion remains unchanged. I appreciate you sharing your perspective with me.

[@hazelfrazier284]

So she missed one word🙄go have a seat, please 😒​@jorgejacquez52

[@tamarakillebrew2949]

Purely elegant and true to herself. I’m loving your evolution 😍👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@caroljones4348]

I am loving her evolution, too.

[@apollov2]

Yeassss...she is evolving and soaring. God is good💜💜

[@evelynwashere13]

She did an OUTSTANDING job! She, Whitney, and Chris Stapleton are the renditions I'll remember. Well done, Fantasia 💜💜💜👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@idontknow7738]

​@@TheEssie02 Did that already years ago.

[@idontknow7738]

@TheEssie02 In my opinion, there is nothing to listen to. I've heard it a gazillion times by a gazillion people. It doesn't mean anything to me no matter who is singing it or how good they sang it, and my comment has nothing to do with Fantasia. GIRL, BYE! 👋🏾

[@foxyloxy6670]

You’re just ignorant and in your own misery.

[@capricornwoman6726]

Listen to Lady Gaga also😊

[@christonefeltzs5149]

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[@georgegriendlingjr3218]

Fantasia 's performance of the National Anthem is breathtaking ❤❤❤

[@mkoh8778]

An honorable mention to the sign performer! He did amazing for a 12th grader.

[@EricaWalker-fm4oe]

One of the greatest voices of all time

[@ednahightower3550]

This woman sung this National Anthem like it has never been sung before, AWESOME ❤❤❤

[@antoinettegibson5099]

Pure talent and beautifully done. Great things are in store for you. A woman with a big heart. Someone who knows the true meaning of being humble. Love your trueness and positivity.

[@michellelaguerre8760]

This so so very true of Fantasia

[@Amillionfamily]

Fergie should take notes

[@MsTempestj]

I love this woman. She makes every song her very own and those notes, the way she holds them, always puts a little gospel on it! Girrlll!!!! Chills and almost started to cry. I'm grown though and caught myself. And yes, I agree with another commentor: Acapella, pure voice, no band. Magnificent.

[@DDH30274]

Thank you Fantasia! Beautifully Sung!!!!!!!❤

[@rfreeze]

As we say down there in NC where Fantasia is from…that girl put her foot in that. That was 🔥🔥

[@iamdcain]

Absolutely amazing!! Her voice is stunning 💐💜💜💜

[@nicholasfountain8083]

What a memory. Go Fantasia!

[@joyhuntley3448]

Her voice is pure happiness.

[@creativelyanalytic]

Beautiful! I would have LOVED to see more of Fantasia. 😍

[@brentdavis8404]

Fantasia did an awesome job! Soulful & Rich! She tackled it Acapella 😮‍💨🙌🏽💯🔥🎤🇺🇸

[@TorbitD2023]

Wonderful job Fantasia! That song wasn’t written with us in mind, but still, thank you so much for not changing the song and singing it the way it was meant to be sung, except with that beautiful Fantasia, Godly spirit! You did that!!!!❤

[@idontknow7738]

Right about not meant for us, just ask Jill Scott. 😂 Listen to her version. People got rattled! 😂

[@LindaJones-gq6bb]

​@idontknow7738 she meant the event she is singing about and the freedom it brought was not with "us" in mind.

[@_MeeYuh_]

Love u Fantasia 🥰 such a beautiful talent👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Yahvardah-Is-Gods-Daughter]

It’s indescribable what her voice does to my soul ! ❤

[@seanscommentary]

Love you Fantasia!! Beautifully done.

[@marshaporter272]

OMG she sang that beautifully!

[@travisbatiste3828]

I absolutely love her and this!

[@RMMomma4Eva]

That woman KNOWS if there's one thing she can do, it's sing! 🎶🎵🎤❤

[@user-cp9be1il5h]

Awesome Job!!! Best I’ve Heard since Whitney Houston ❤

[@thicc_texas4life666]

Been that girl and still that girl!!

[@brielbrowner]

Just saw color purple. She was amazing perfect for her

[@cassandramitchell3734]

So OUTSTANDING!!! 👑🎶🎶🎶💖💖💖

[@BibleandtheBeat]

She sounds amazing & looks beautiful! I love Fantasia!

[@Silverrsprings]

So proud of her and her recognition. God bless her!

[@Mrjdn562]

Got her bag 💰real quick and kept it pushing! It’s literally her time now !🙌🏿

[@genafrancis9280]

Beautiful voice. Amazing rendition

[@tiffanykennard777]

🎉🎉Mrs.Fantasia Taylor💖 EVERYTHING THAT YOU DO AND, EVERYTIME THAT YOU PERFORM IS WITH EXCELLENCE AND, SUPERB GREATNESS... ALWAYS.... G.O.A.T💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@gailethompson3256]

Tasia put her own flave to the song, not trying to compete with Whitney Houston, every artist have there own style of singing, She did it her way. I think she did a exceptional job.

[@s59463ify]

what does whitney houston have to do with it?? makes no sense at all

[@nickels8861]

Exactly, Ms.Houston was one of the best to ever sign the National Anthem, I love Fantasia unique voice, Awesome very talented woman ❤

[@caroljones4348]

There is space for both talented beautiful, Black Queens.

[@fierce5304]

@@nickels8861 Reminder: Whitney, bless her soul, recorded it beforehand and performed lip syncing. Fantasia did it naturally--singing a cappella (no music).

[@curtishapersons]

I didn't get to see it last night but I'm so thankful that I got to see/hear it today! She did a beautiful job and I also hate that they didn't really show her. Praying that 2024 is a great year for her! She truly deserves it!

[@itsallaboutmeplease5588]

Wow Fantasia you made a tear drop..that was beautiful❤

[@TheEssie02]

Let them feel it! Tasha!

[@kamishapayne1313]

So talented! Love Fantasia🫶🏾

[@feliciafriend3954]

Good job Tasia!! She was holding back though, she didn’t want to do too much and scare the people 😂

[@shawnd.dawkins006]

Fantasia is my favorite singer showed up and shined . The world loved her

[@vallee4713]

She's just amazing!! Beautifully done!!💐

[@user-gr5vd1mb4v]

It's a great thing to see a woman grow past all that has held her an now shine to truly be a Queen great job my sister

[@sunshinedy7659]

Beautifully done

[@biam0849]

Mon., January 8, 2024 “Thank you,” Fantasia, for such a beautiful, ‘Sweet~Spirited’ rendition of this song… well sung 🎶🎤🎶, by a ‘Sweet~Spirited’ person, in and out, such as you.

[@MelodyJacksonPatterson1975]

This woman....wow the voice the look....Star power and black girl magic

[@angeladaniels4162]

🎉💜 You nailed this moment, too, Fantasia! Abundant Blessings. WE love you

[@dianazamarripa53]

Omg she's was great. Gave me goosebumps 😊😊😊

[@teresatremble5084]

Fantasia’s performance 🎭 was Excellent ❤she did a fantastic rendition of the Anthem! ✨✨✨

[@kishawhite6533]

Now that's how you sing the Star Spangled Banner!!!❤

[@wesman422]

Wish we could’ve seen more of her

[@Myt229]

Came here to hear the full version. Love that brown sugar 😊

[@calvincollage5884]

🤣🤣🤣Funny

[@keneshawilliamson1574]

You go, girl!! She did great like always!!! 🙏🏽💜🙏🏽

[@joliegeo8277]

She looked and sounded Beautiful

[@vonnievonn65]

No matter what she sings gives me CHILLS...you can tell she LOVES HER JOB OF SINGINGGGGGGGGGGGGG! Wonderful performance! GOD BLESS YOU TOO!

[@terrancerobinson999]

Tasia!!!

[@tammysimmons3392]

We love you Fantasia💕💕

[@daniellehockaday6512]

Chills 🥶 literally almost made me cry. What a beautiful voice and even more beautiful person. Well done Fantasia 🩷

[@quacytimmons4464]

Did they forget to put the camera on Fantasia

[@emilyharrison4308]

Babygirl did that.❤❤❤

[@4240Producer]

🎙Yes ma'am 🎶💜🎶💜🎶🎶

[@jojoe2587]

❤❤❤❤❤fantasia ALWAYS gives me goosies. ❤❤❤❤ her

[@GatorT]

Haven’t heard the national anthem sung like this, since Whitney. HER VOICE is amazing.

[@shonnyblue4984]

Yessss lawddd sing tasia.🙏❤️ So soulful nd looking Amazing in tht purple💜💜💜💜💜

[@Kinglystatus]

Fantasia ❤👌🏾🙌🏾

[@user-on7iu3ie4i]

Simply Gorgeous. 🎙️

[@Onyxxdiva]

To do that Acapella shows how divinely talented she is.

[@Lovenik77]

FANTASIAAAAA!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@chriss5377]

That’s how you do it !!! Not all songs needs dramatic runs or long note holding…

[@StarleneStringer]

That was absolutely beautiful!

[@marquitaking8198]

Come on Tasia!!!

[@Atlien88]

Beautiful Tasia!!! 💜💜💜

[@ahmiusashleibrogdon1644]

Beautiful Fantasia💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@tolulopedipeolu6490]

Fantasia.....best of all times. Same league as Whitney, Maria and all the great Legends. She's so humble and does not let her riches get to her head. She once said she did not feel/look beautiful but I look at her and I see both inner beauty and AMAZING outer beauty. Go girl....Fantasia all da way❤❤❤❤

[@jasonjohnson3589]

That was exceptional.

[@pmathews5128]

Fantasia and JHud always give me chills when they sing. I miss Whitney 🌹

[@terrywalls666]

Perfect Fantasia..............!! Sanggggg!!!

[@jussicahaynes3639]

Tasia!!!!!!!!! 🔥🔥

[@shanicadowell1922]

Simply beautiful 👏🏾👏🏾

[@priscunni63]

Wow! Beautiful! Brought tears to my eyes. This woman's voice give me chills!

[@PhoenoEnt]

I usually mute the tv when the anthem but I let this angel fill my home with her beautiful voice 🎉

[@CloMo7]

Love Tasia!

[@muhammad17115]

Sang Sis💜✌️

[@bod8032]

Bravo Tasia! Drop the 🎤

[@cranishaallen5157]

🎉🎉my girl!!

[@sweetp-diddi]

Super Star ❤ Beautiful Performance ❤️

[@laedrickdevine2414]

The second best rendition in my opinion.. raw talent!

[@petercondos1018]

ALL RISE 🇺🇸

[@Overqualified1]

It takes a special kind of hater to pretend that wasnt an amazing performance.

[@djp6140]

These racist in America ignore them Fantasia is a very talented singer!!!

[@kevinmcgaw934]

​@@djp6140I wish black artist would stop singing the anthem, it was never for us. Written by a slave owner named Francis Key Scott.