Kentucky All State Choir - National Anthem - 2024

Every night of the All State Choir conference at about 11pm, everyone comes out to the balconies of the 18 story Hyatt hotel to sing the National Anthem
©2024 Ben Vivona

[@AirWolf2600]

This is who should be singing at the Super Bowl

[@dustindevinowen]

I agree and that way it doesn’t sound crappy like it always does

[@denmurray7940]

I so agree with you

[@thehordegaming]

Thank you! I was part of this

[@lancealbers]

I was apart of this as well it means so much!

[@JacobBradley-qs7od]

Proud to say I'm in the same class in one of the groups, two of my best friends in there singing rn they did amazing, wish I auditioned for all state, def will next year tho

[@JKH079]

Can we agree that everyone gets goosebumps watching this?

[@keatonsolomon777]

I get them every year. Its on my bucket list to see this in person.

[@progrocker2112]

Every year, every time.

[@lindaodom1322]

Yes!

[@davidslife989]

Don't forget to add cried a few tears too.

[@pavehawk10]

Except liberals

[@amandabrumley4070]

This is a tradition going all the way back to 1958 for the All-State Choirs of Kentucky. Each year the best Choral students in the State audition and are chosen. They gather in Louisville Ky every February for a performance at the Kentucky International Convention Center. All the participants stay at the Hyatt Regency downtown which was built in 1978. The tradition is to come out and stand outside your rooms and sing the National Anthem each night of the convention. I was blessed to have participated in this all 4 years in High School back in the 90's. It is truly amazing and the people who work and are visiting in the hotel stop and stand still to listen. I'm so thrilled to see the tradition is living on!!!

[@8Ayelet]

How fabulous! ❤️😍🇺🇸

[@jaysky2000]

Thank you for sharing the background story! What a wonderful honor and tradition!

[@scottkim8241]

What a good tradition! Thank you for sharing your story

[@Mark-wd5zb]

CBS News covered this story two years ago (I was the one who pitched the story when I was a CBS employee) -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4esqmB9iMqqg5Y&pp=ygUuY2JzIG5ld3Mgam9obiBoYXJ0bWFuIGtlbnR1Y2t5IG5hdGlvbmFsIGFudGhlbQ%3D%3D

[@gvv1mhh]

Thank you for sharing. God bless America

[@DeanEdmundson-bz4qw]

If this doesn't bring tears to your eyes somethings wrong. Brings hope to this crazy world. God bless those singers. Love it

[@lieslcarter7882]

I totally agree!

[@jonathangunn2225]

Amazing 🇺🇸

[@AEM479]

❤🤍💙 Heart is full & tears are overflowing. It’s the most beautiful anthem especially when All Of America sings it together. ❤

[@zoars1]

I'm Welsh, and even i stood up! Brilliant

[@marymcarthur6574]

I cried...my dad and brothers served in the military...my brother Frank passed away from Agent Orange. American proud 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷

[@cyberelf8627]

I hate to say that sir, but that is wrong flag. This flag is right one🇺🇲. This one is Liberia flag🇱🇷.

[@DaveyBoi544]

😭 May he rest in peace

[@drjmansplace5174]

Rest in peace. Will defend.

[@d4TheViewer]

We’re down on floor 3. This is my first year experiencing this in person, and this was so much more angelic than I ever imagined. Can’t wait to hear our concerts on Friday!

[@Pahrump]

Hey! Saw you down there- on the video from across the country.

[@thehordegaming]

I was on floor 15!

[@lancealbers]

I was on the 16th floor

[@soluuution8721]

I just randomly thought of the Kentucky All State Choir at midnight right now, and was curious if there was a 2024 version since it's the first week of February, because that's when they usually sing. I find it's a crazy coincidence that it happened just an hour ago! I look forward to the singing every year. What an absolutely beautiful performance.

[@herr_crustovsky]

Glory to the Greatest Nation in the world! God bless the U.S.A! 🇺🇸

[@aperson6964]

That high note at free was amazing

[@keatonsolomon777]

I called the hotel and I knew it had to be soon. Turns out it was tonight.. Look forward to this every year.

[@dustindevinowen]

I enjoy hearing it every year also

[@loganwgriffith]

What hotel, and when is this???

[@PianoMan-be8ur]

Sending love from Britain @@loganwgriffith

[@user-hr5bw5rj9j]

I was introduced to this beautiful spectacle years ago, and every year if I don't get it from someone else, I'll pull it up and post it. These kids NEVER cease to amaze me with the beauty and love in which they sing The Star Spangled Banner, another year, Thank you all

[@zacbohannon9553]

1:54-2:05 Brrrruuuuuh! I swear there's some unspoken competition to add more overtones or see who can get the highest note on this part every year. XD

[@davidhunt6508]

Every year!

[@ethanhenrichs5677]

At least they did it very well, instead of getting a voice crack.😅

[@lajeteefan]

With the acoustics inside the large hotel space and singing on each floor, it sounds just like it would if they were in a large cathedral. Very angelic. Nicely done! This was featured on NBC Nightly News, Feb. 24th. Francis Scott Key would have been proud!

[@frederickglass1583]

Cathedral? This is Lady Liberty's personal choir of Angels sent by God....

[@mountainman5173]

no matter how many times I see this, it never gets old.

[@alexbrosio8065]

Wow this was so beautiful. So proud of these young American patriots. Gave me a little bit more faith in the up and coming generations. Thank God for this country which has given me so much. May God Bless America in the turbulent times ahead. Stay strong and keep the faith. Remain steadfast in your values, love thy neighbor, show kindness and compassion to your fellow citizens. Resist the reset.

[@deenac.5362]

LOVE THIS every year!!!

[@elrekplaysgames4701]

it seems i have come to expect this all state choir conference and to hear how majestic you all sound each yeaar, and listen in joy with a tear in my eye to this great Anthem

[@Lolaaa47]

I’m the girl in the gray on floor 8 with two other girls. What a clutch video, you’ve got the best view to see all the floors 🫡

[@thehordegaming]

Yoooo I was on the 15th floor the view was gorgeous

[@debdeb3996]

This is the most beautiful version of our National Anthem I have ever heard. God Bless America 🇺🇸

[@teacakes_]

i was a part of that!!! :3 everyone did so well i love you choir friends

[@yaboichris1247]

Hello fellow all state singer

[@teacakes_]

@@yaboichris1247 heyyyy!!

[@lieslcarter7882]

You guys are amazing! I remember being in choir in high school. It's a thrill to be part of that "big" noise. It was a tradition at our annual Christmas show for the alma mater to come up and join the choir in singing Handel's Messiah every year. That, too, was very powerful and overwhelming. One never forgets their part either.

[@stephaniec3759]

This is the America I grew up in. I pray to God we can get this back soon. ❤

[@kevinanderson1196]

🙏🏼 🙏🏼

[@jerome718]

This was filmed in 2024.

[@cizzam21]

Just gotta vote out the nazis.

[@Christmas_Mama_Plus]

I LOVE this so much!! I made ALL State in 1994 as an Alto I met so many great people and I miss singing with everyone!!!!

[@IzzyManDude]

This choir never ceases to amaze me, and make me tear up with how angelic it is. It just so happens that I'm watching this on Memorial Day 2024. It was never my intention today to so, but I am glad I did.

[@bradyerickson1323]

The high note on “free” is nailed every year and gives me goosebumps

[@BriarHood]

Absolute legends! KEEP IT UP, KY! Thank you to everyone that participated in this!

[@dominionsilas2227]

I come to this channel every year for this. Beautiful ethereal sound ❤

[@kennethpetty8351]

What a great singing group!! Proud to be a Kentuckian by choice!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Unreal669]

I’ve been a professional musician my entire life. My daughter has performed this at the Oakland a’s games. I’m tired of all these people putting their own version while bending notes and making it their own. This song is not about them it’s about our country! I love this and yes let’s invite them to the Super Bowl!

[@taurushere6380]

OMG I MISSED THIS TRADITION!! EVERYONE DID SO WELL

[@toddjohnston5504]

Beautiful, thanks to you all for sharing this with us, God Bless America!

[@morgandragicevich6880]

I absolutely love this song 🥲🥲 it reminds me of my sister who passed away last May rip Taylor I will always love you 😢

[@cherowyn2981]

America! Dont give up! Fight for our freedoms!....Again! Together!

[@lieslcarter7882]

I can't quit crying now. That was the most amazingly stunning rendition of this song I've ever heard. Great job you guys. Show 'em how it's done!

[@cyberelf8627]

Thanks for singing annually. God bless America.

[@lizdrouin1104]

So often our young people get a " bumb rap" by society.....these kids deserve the highest of praises for a magnificent performance of our national anthem.....at a time when our nation needs hearing it so much. BRAVO ❤

[@ashleynunnikhoven]

As someone who sang this at home sports games in high school, I loved singing the national anthem. As a veteran of the Armed Forces, it hits different, makes me tear up hearing it.

[@Jerseysson27]

O....m....g! I have seen video of this choir doing this tradition, and I have never heard of version of The Star-Spangled banner this more intense and more prouder in my life! Whoever hit those higher notes, I was amazed! That sent shivers down my spine absolutely 1 billion percent, well done Young people!

[@alicemeador7166]

This was always a highlight at the KMEA Convention each year that I attended until retirement in 2004.

[@jenniferrabe4972]

Amazing !!

[@armorboy24]

I dont cry but god dam that was so pure and beautiful ❤❤❤

[@1Snovy]

I needed that good cry! So touching....

[@user-uv3ii1vr2g]

still goosebumps...thank you

[@danpreston4218]

Outstanding! Gave me chills.

[@KTalley-un6jn]

A few of my friends made high school All-State this year, they sound absolutely amazing.

[@davidhunt6508]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, someone needs to do a professional audio recording of this, with super high end microphones placed expertly throughout this area; like suspended in the open area. That would be so fun to hear.

[@earlesshealer3842]

I’ve been waiting for this video for so long

[@lolhi2447]

I was studying for an exam, and this popped up; I think this is the best video I have seen in a very long time. Thank you for making my day a little bit better. God Bless America!!🦅

[@dscosta2016]

Fantastic job 😮❤y’all

[@btjensen518]

Love watching these videos. It let's me know america still exists. Keep up thr good work.

[@cattrax99]

Every year I look forward to hearing this. I really dislike how at most sporting events the singer always has to make the National Anthem "their own" by changing it up. These young people never fail to make me tear up singing the anthem the way it should be sung. I would love to experience this yearly tradition in person some day.

[@cet262]

always make sure to follow up on this choir every year for the anthem. I've been following this since 2016.

[@gallehfivestreet5503]

We are from Borneo Malaysia, support u guys ❤

[@chloemcfarland1980]

I found me there!! I videoed it on my phone but the video wasn't very good and I was very happy that I could find a good version of it!!

[@LakelandMusic]

as a non american. i had goosebumps and tears in my eyes. thats so beautiful. thank you usa

[@angiegennaro4536]

With all the chaos and negativity I see around me daily, this gives me hope for the future! Beautiful! ❤️

[@katiewilliams5643]

This is beautiful it puts tears to my eyes absolutely outstanding great job Kentucky makes me proud to be an American.

[@katiewilliams5643]

This is beautiful I’m a proud daughter of a retired United States Army national guard veteran this makes me cry it’s beautiful this is how the America should sing the national anthem so proud

[@eddiexoc8430]

Incredible

[@frederickglass1583]

This..... THIS is why us Americans will proudly lay down our lives to protect our country. Like a choir of angels petsonally sent by God himself.

[@khigh1]

As long as there are those of us still willing to sing it, we will stay strong 🇺🇸

[@ellasings2145]

I was on the fourth floor. I loved this so much!! All state is the best 💗

[@AverageYTer]

Thank you for not trying to “fancy” the anthem any. I appreciate it being sang the way it was meant to be. The Anthem represents so much more to me than you kids might realize. I hope you all understand the weight of this opportunity and know that it was done so beautifully that people have cried tears of love listening to it.

[@DonB.-Mulefivefive]

and we're still here.

[@robbieelkins2301]

There is a famous quote that goes something like this. It is always darkest before the dawn. Well I’ll just be damned, it looks like the old red, white and blue’s seeing the sun for the first time in a long time.

[@thehordegaming]

I WAS HERE YOOOO THIS HAPPENED JUST NOW

[@kenmiller5090]

Chills!!!! This is the greatest country on the planet!

[@williamboynton7404]

needs to be played at every major sporting event

[@samuelreedministry3263]

It was such an honor to be there to sing it

[@ThinkGenius]

God bless the USA, the greatest nation in the world! ❤🇺🇸

[@TheLouisXXI]

Canadian here, but this so beautiful.

[@joecapobianco647]

I can hear this 1000 times and I will get emotional 1000 times. The only thing that disappointed me was seeing virtually no one with hand over heart, it may be a small detail but it was noticeable.

[@pelphrey]

This is amazing!!!!

[@boxbee]

I remember exactly where I stood when we did this. I’m gonna miss KMEA now that I’m graduating

[@marygossett4547]

So beautiful.

[@yaboichris1247]

9th floor. Was here for this, its kinda blurry, but im the dude in the grey recording

[@derrickw5204]

They should be singing the National Anthem on Cincinnati Reds Opening Day this year .

[@flyoverkid55]

As always, another moving rendition of our National Anthem. Thank you, Ben, for bringing us this, may the tradition continue into eternity.

[@patricktamber6149]

This needs to be Played ALL OVER U-TUBE BY EVERYONE!!!!

[@javierpuertorico]

Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@lutherrackley9481]

Every time I see this I cry I'm so proud to live in a free country and have amazing voices singing it God bless America

[@johndmercer391]

Thank you. I love it.

[@BudFox559]

Thank you, That was beautiful. You give us all hope. While America is under attack from the extreme left

[@kawaiigirl1482]

You know, I wondered for years why for centuries people have fighted, tried to enter, and protect America. I wondered how people could love it so much. I thought America was just like any other nation and wondered why my grandfather would tell me “you were so lucky to be born here”. Now I finally understand. America excepts everyone. No matter their gender, race, religion, background, or sexuality. It’s like everyone in this hotel singing this anthem. It’s not just one person or specific type of people, it’s everyone. Anyone who wants to can sing it, anyone who wants to can be a part of it, they just have to know the words. That is why America is worth protecting, worth fighting for. I know this sounds lame, but I don’t care. I love my country and am proud to be apart of it.

[@lieslcarter7882]

Not lame at all. 🩷

[@8Ayelet]

Welcome! We're glad you are here ❤️🇺🇸

[@jimreilly917]

Better rendition than any of the Hollyweird singers vocal gymnastics. The way it should be.🦅🇺🇸

[@EdwardWalker61282]

Best I have ever heard. Proud to be a veteran.

[@Godkey1]

What a beautiful choir rendition of the US national anthem! Gives me goosbumps! And I'm not even American but a Belgium European citizen.

[@gerrigerber8481]

God bless America! We need everyone's blessings right now. ❤

[@jasonbrubaker296]

That's the most beautiful version I have ever heard. It made me cry and feel such so much pride. U.S.A.! U.S.A.! U.S.A.!

[@SewLiv50]

If you would stop, that was beautiful well done you !

[@TDS231]

God Bless America!

[@SlappleBattles]

THEY DID IT AGAIN GUYS, THEY DIS IT AGAIN!!!!

[@andeechristian9436]

Makes me cry everytime I watch this

[@RetroSam89]

Hell I'm British and this makes me feel patriotic lol

[@RoadWarden]

Interesting given that the song came into being because one of your admirals broke off what was meant to be an agreed upon negotiation, imprisoned the American sent to negotiate, and shelled the fort for an entire night with the goal being to take out our flag in an effort to break the forts defenders.

[@RetroSam89]

@@RoadWarden yeah... we've been absolute bastards in the history books. Not that our history lessons like to highlight that lol

[@spartacus7159]

gotta say 2019 choir still holds the title

[@user-sx1ry8wh1m]

毎年この動画を楽しみに待っていました。

[@leahpyykkonen1645]

Thank you it was beautifully done.

[@TBNTX]

This ought to be televised every time.

[@floridapmi]

This has made it on my bucket list.

[@Safari_Mac]

It'd be a grand sight if they also did this across the country on Election Day