Top 10 Best American Anthem Performances of All Time

[@WatchMojo]

Happy 4th of July! Which American Anthem performance is your favorite?

[@TheManMythAsian]

Whitney Houston

[@harshpandey5122]

No one!

[@MrRonald327]

Luther Vandross.

[@sunflowerbee7998]

Why does it say a week??

[@harshpandey5122]

@@sunflowerbee7998 youtube drank some vodka last night....

[@Alphanubilus1]

I knew Whitney would be number 1. One of the greatest singers in history.

[@andrese9805]

@@rcisneros310 : that was because she was requiered to lip, there were going to be tactic flying jets over the stadium, can you imagine the level of noise for an open mic? She sang it in one take, though. They asked her to record it twice just in case but what we heard was a one take recording. She sang it fully live weeks later for the troos in her Welcome Home Heroes Concert.

[@jonathanvelazquezph.d.2719]

It's still her voice

[@HolyNightmare75]

@@rcisneros310 Most National Anthem Super Bowl performances are lip synced. Beyonce's was lip synced as well. It wasn't until recent years that people started singing it live at the Super Bowl.

[@notyad5026]

@@rcisneros310 Whitney, when she did the national anthem, which was the greatest national anthem that we ever heard, what we heard over the air was prerecorded. The reason it was prerecorded was, that was a moment that no one wanted any mistakes. They didn't want any feedback, they didn't want any technical difficulties ... and it was great. There are so many logistics to overcome in a live performance in a venue like that. For one, the background noise of the crowd. This is actually standard practice for events like this. The producers years ago started asking to hear the anthem tracks a week before airtime, just so they would have one less potential variable. Look it up.

[@notyad5026]

@@rcisneros310 she was singing and the band was playing music, but her mike wasn't live. it was a prerecorded performance she made days earlier. so yes, she was singing but we were not hearing her live because the mike wasn't live.

[@donaldholderdoc2910]

What makes this even more dramatic IMO is if you watch Whitney, it seems like she wasn't even trying very hard. Hair relaxed, wearing casual clothes and Looks loose. Not Like she's getting ready to sing to 100+ million people live. Definitely a legend.

[@fezzik7619]

The reason it seems that way is it was pre-recorded and she was lip syncing. This is very well known to people and has been for 30 years. This version was sold as a charity single during the first Gulf War.

[@mervemulan2204]

It wasn't live singing. That's why

[@krickettwest3208]

@@mervemulan2204 But it still her voice

[@MsJoose59]

@@fezzik7619 Also Whitney never looked like she was trying very hard. Singing was second nature to Whitney. It was what she was born to do. Hence her performances always looked effortless whether she was singing I Wanna Dance With Somebody, Didn’t We Almost Have It All or I Will Always Love You… effortless & beautiful.

[@fezzik7619]

@@MsJoose59 all professional singers make it look that way, but there’s definitely a lot going on mechanically. A lot of training is needed to get to that place. It’s a shame such a genetically gifted singer like her turned into such a horrible human being. She wouldn’t talk to flight attendants, hotel staff, waiters, etc, because they were “the help” and they were below her. Then she became a drug fiend. A sad waste dead before 50.

[@markhooper3995]

I am not an American but Whitney's rendition of the anthem made me not only respect my own anthem but also made me wish I was an American or wish She had done the anthem of my country. Any American would want to live, fight and die for their country after hearing her sing the anthem. She was a global treasure.

[@MsJoose59]

Thank you!

[@kmitchell3892]

That was nice. Sweet.

[@meluk6991]

Sounds mighty Canadian of you.

[@RoxasKnight]

I am an American and in my opinion, Whitney Houston's rendition of the u.s. anthem was terrible and it would make me think I wasted time listening to her sing the u.s. national anthem. Now the Dixie chicks rendition of the u.s. national anthem might be better, at least in my opinion.

[@jakelieberman4526]

@@RoxasKnight are you deaf or something??

[@nancywhitaker5096]

I was in the kitchen getting ready for a Super Bowl party when Whitney began to sing the Anthem. I dropped what I was doing and rushed to watch her perform that rendition. I was so inspired by her and the way she could effortlessly belt out a song. It will go down in history as the way it should be sung!! Thank you, Whitney. RIP

[@chidinmaiheanyichukwu5403]

I miss Whitney so much ❤ rest on Queen of all queens

[@ElliYeetYT]

Big RIP to Whitney Houston. 😢

[@Whizkidd2025]

ElliYeet - nippy. 😔😩

[@vaughnlcoleman]

and auntie ReRe.

[@mop714]

Always feel sad that her life was cut short ... she has got to be one of the best singers of all time ... Judy Garland, Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Maria Callas.

[@ralphkramden2089]

@@mop714 How DARE you even include lady barf bag, and beycrotch with the REAL GREATS!

[@mop714]

@@ralphkramden2089 Actually you are right .. different era and period.

[@irina1296]

Whitney Houston is still thew Queen of Voice! What a legend!!!

[@Nimstone]

You got that right

[@rosyyy1566]

TBHH

[@justrifky]

No doubt about that. Fun fact : the mic wasn't on at that performance

[@courtneybrowning6733]

Her vocals are just absurd, ridiculous!! Unmatched by anyone in my opinion..

[@Rapaziadaful]

For sure!

[@donutman.]

Whitney's version is LITERALLY iconic!

[@mikevilakazi2268]

light and strong only She can do that

[@dauntlesskjcm4780]

lipsynced lol

[@mikevilakazi2268]

@@dauntlesskjcm4780 Still its her voice, im assuming studio tech was not as advanced as today. and still she did that.

[@deny_boyohyahoo.comdeny847]

And Malea Emma

[@juliansearcie1758]

@@deny_boyohyahoo.comdeny847 who?

[@terrypeterman6059]

Great job Faith Hill. The audience could feel the passion in your voice. I could feel the love U have for this great nation.

[@sherienderle7731]

Faith Hills rendition will always be my favorite! It was perfect.

[@dongskijyu8583]

There is something effortless and haunting with whitney's rendition. Its above all of them. I miss whitney 😔

[@tanja0411]

I so resonate with the haunting feeling. It came up in my feed and seeing her looking so healthy, while and happy made me 😭

[@verlandousmitchell2308]

Her vibrato, how she switches from falsetto to natural to belt and back, pitch, timing, tone, everything was perfect. Whitney imy ily

[@loganjames3525]

As a Canadian, I'm truly jealous of how majestic, powerful and beautifully patriotic the US Anthem is

[@betaniajohnny209]

RIGHT?!? I’m from the UK and I feel the same!!

[@JohnDoe-fm6md]

Canadas is a solid number 2. Oh Canada is a Great anthem!

[@SamRFeNo]

Hey man, Canada have one of the most beautiful anthenms! I'm spanish, check our anthenm for curiosity!

[@jimgreen5788]

@@JohnDoe-fm6md, I have to agree wholeheartedly! Additionally, we couldn't have asked for better neighbors.

[@Howlingburd19]

You don’t need to be jealous. From a very proud American, of course the Star Spangled Banner is my favorite, but O’ Canada is absolutely incredible, at the very least top five in the world!

[@wilburmcbride8096]

Jennifer Hudson can really sing. I can't believe she didn't win the American Idol and was voted off.

[@debbiesmith2651]

Have you seen her in Dream girls? She won an Oscar for acting and she sings in it too

[@wilburmcbride8096]

@@debbiesmith2651 Oh, yes! I have seen Dream girls and I also own the DVD. She was superb in that movie and even knocked-out Beyounce chances of winning the Oscar.

[@vuksgitau]

She can but so can Fantasia who won that season.

[@ltyler01]

Beyoncé # 2???? She’s the worst of the group imo.

[@brittanyhannah8258]

@@ltyler01she did an amazing job too.

[@lisaesparza3796]

Luther Vandross’ rendition gave me chills.

[@tgr.4550]

AGREE

[@rosaurahernandeez5793]

Ches

[@babiesintech]

Luther's should be no 3 after Whitney's and Jennifer Hudson's

[@kenmograd2009]

Whitney Houston was so phenomenal that her rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” actually made it on the Billboard charts!

[@bestvocalsbyvocalists849]

She also sold 15 million copies with it!

[@kne0777]

I definitely purchased the single, it remains the best rendition

[@SVSky]

Bought it.

[@marcchesley3731]

Not once but twice 25 yrs later it was #1 because it was selling out so fast

[@MG30001]

full playback. know your facts

[@Enomra]

Just came to make sure Whitney “The Voice” Houston claimed her rightful spot😊

[@NYEBABUI81]

😉

[@candykisse1994]

The voice 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Enomra]

@@candykisse1994 that’s really her nickname

[@greghunt7724]

I know that's right....there would have been some keyboard smashing and mouse throwing, and a hot little e-mail to Mojo if she had not been number 1.

[@Parrotchuter]

John Farnham is “the voice” mate.

[@paulakelley6883]

Whitney’s rendition and voice touched millions souls. She did that!

[@clyde1255]

Mariah Carey's version makes me want to put on Christmas Decoration.

[@mistermousterian]

I cried at the anthem and wept at 0:00. ( Pats!)

[@Dual971]

Lol

[@mistermousterian]

@BlackMamba I've been gaga for Mimi ever since.

[@clytiehelianthus916]

Same...haha

[@thePoisonIvynetwork]

@BlackMamba sorry she not top 10 cher should be on this list

[@Victorialpf]

Whitney Houston made singing look so effortless. What an amazing voice

[@lamarr912]

Whitney’s performance is top tier. May God rest her soul.

[@molly-gh4we]

Just because Beyoncé is popular doesn’t mean she should be number two. Jennifer Hudson can out sing her standing on her head. And only Whitney’s version could beat that. The Dixie Chick’s sweet harmonies were so lovely and different as well. Thanks for sharing

[@NoelMcGinnis]

For anyone, I mean ANYONE, to land a rendition on the Star Spangled Banner on the Hot 100 is just crazy. Whitney was a rare gem. I remember when she first debuted in 1985. She tied with Micheal Jackson for having the most number one songs on a single album. That’s how rare of a gem she was. She is missed.

[@jaqenhghar2970]

Whitney and President Trump & Jan6 Political Prisoner Choir were the only ones who managed to hit #1.

[@frankgregory8891]

Martina.

[@Noor_Jacobs03]

All these artists were exceptional. It really brought a tear to my eye. You folks truly have an amazing anthem. God bless you all.

[@billyjoyner5851]

No one, absolutely No one touches Whitney's performance. Gold standard indeed.

[@Donna677.]

I will never forget seeing Whitney sing that song the first time. We were at a bar watching the game and she came on, gave that performance and the whole place was silent listening in awe. Broke out into cheers afterwards. Great moment in Super Bowl history...what a time!

[@alessandromedeirosesilva1394]

I could even imagine it 😍 we miss Whitney so much! 😢

[@traver1965]

Lots of good performances. But to see Whitney, so effortly singing, is beyond anything I have ever heard before

[@jenniferferguson1517]

Is easy to be effortless when you pre record it

[@krickettwest3208]

@@jenniferferguson1517 Still her voice she would sound the same either way. Get you thumb out your A**🙃

[@jennierubyjane4133]

@@jenniferferguson1517 it's still her voice. Its not like it's someone else singing for the Queen 🥰

[@johncortesi8038]

It’s a recording

[@jjmanzano9]

Effortless because she had already recorded it perfectly in the studio

[@antiquesatlanta7108]

Whitney...there are no words. Even after 30 years, her rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner Gives me chills every time. True Diva! RIP

[@jizolord69]

I wish Whitney Houston was still alive so she could give more absolutely phenomenal performances like at the national anthem. She truly has an incredible voice.

[@lblayde]

Yes i Wish she was alive but I don't no about the perform part the the last 5 or 6 yrs of her life was a cry just to see her sing Happy birthday , I love and miss Mrs. Whitney Houston 💞💞💞

[@janetflier6192]

If Whitney was still alive, she couldn’t give any stellar performances. She wrecked her voice with alcohol and drugs.

[@jizolord69]

@@janetflier6192 damn

[@ErichBowers-b3i]

I agree with you 💯 % . . . from an Army. Who fought in Desert Storm. 🇺🇲 hoooo ray!

[@markeybaker20]

Just came to make sure Whitney's in her rightful place. Still number 1

[@nkohne]

I'm so happy that Kelly Clarkson's made it on. The choir singing with her is a choir I was once in (by that time, I was an alumnus of that choir but was, and still am, in an adult choir which allowed me to sing in the half time show in that same Super Bowl).

[@meluk6991]

That's pretty awesome.

[@musicman12330967]

Whitney’s was the finest ever! I can’t envision anyone topping her. She’s the best vocalist in history.

[@Michelle-qy9jm]

Totally agreed.... she is best of all times

[@gackspop9723]

In all of humanity I would put Freddie Mercury above her But in female singer there is no competition for her

[@frankgregory8891]

lol! Martina.

[@HitmanStark]

Whitney Houston better be number 1

[@dennismclaurin1487]

It's #1, regardless

[@aioria213]

I was literally going to unsubscribe if Whitney didn't get the first place.

[@thesteef77]

Honorable mention to Marvin Gaye's version which is very soulful, but my favorite of all time is the one with the Academy choirs. Full version of that one is AMAZING, fly-over and all.

[@isaactesfaye4911]

Why they don't play Whitney's version every year instead of other singers 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@awacherif1689]

Exactly

[@vixenvixen4687]

Totally! ❤️

[@vnahgit7661]

They should!

[@watcherofwatchers]

Pass

[@namecantbeblankbitches]

Facts.

[@alexvmartinez1659]

There is no way you clicked on this video and didn't imagine Whitney was the #1 performance. What a beautiful voice. I loved many of these , but hers hands down will forever be our most memorable rendition of the national anthem.

[@robinmahan101]

Well it’s July 2024 and Whitney Houston’s top spot isn’t in any danger of being dethroned.

[@marypeyton2461]

I agree Whitney’s version is my favorite, but did you listen to Chris Stapleton’s version? He’s a very close second!

[@alannahdavisodell8140]

I can't believe Meat Loaf isn't mentioned here for his performance of the Anthem at the 1994 Major League Baseball All Star Game. He delivered a powerful, straightforward rendition with all of the emotion and none of the fancy vocal gymnastics.

[@JudyB1980]

Meatloaf’s rendition is my all-time favorite. Sorry, no one has come close to it. Seems like there are only Super Bowl performances here.

[@wanderlust62]

Agreed!!!

[@christinecarmichael3253]

Whitney Houston was the best performance ever !❤️

[@magpiesneedle2575]

Marvin Gaye. His voice was a gift. Pure soul. How can one man sing a notably difficult anthem, make you tear up by the third word, yet have you wanting to get jiggy at the same time?

[@ghettohoney1028]

I could care less about all the patriotism, but when Whitney hits them notes, I salute. And Gaga is so underrated as a great vocalist.

[@wah--]

Couldn't*

[@dylanhills3244]

@@wah-- Uh oh... Here comes the geek squad.

[@Chelle8847]

Honestly though, it irritates me so much that people never understand that it's meant to be "I COULDN'T care less" !! Like, I could NOT care ANY less than I already do. If you say "I COULD care less..." it means you do actually care! Aaaaahhh lol, it's just one of those things for me that annoys me, also like how people say "she's an amazing WOMEN" instead of "WOMAN"! We learn this shit in school!! Anyway sorry for hijacking this comment and venting my frustrations to you, I hope you all have a wonderful day!

[@dylanhills3244]

@@Chelle8847 It doesn't really matter to me as long as I can understand what the person is trying to say. I just feel like, why should I? In the whole scheme of things, there's a lot worse problems to worry about than that. I just basically acknowledge that I'm more intelligent and/or educated, and keep it moving.

[@alejandrocarvajal6952]

I recommend you the gaga's performance of the Sound of Music at the oscar ceremony.

[@jfilesgraphics]

I miss Whitney so much. She's one of a kind.

[@chavonnerodriguez6237]

No One Ever Did it Better ❤. RIP our Beautiful Whitney. We will always love you.

[@Loveboylove1989]

When is Whitney NOT standing alone on top of the world as the best singer ever?

[@ryanhikes]

Wrdn54 you’re illiterate and ignorant, stay basic :)

[@lynbaker7780]

That rendition of the anthem is the best bar none.

[@zeeroe1]

Because she actually pre recorded her performance so it's not live

[@courtneybrowning6733]

She is!!!!!

[@courtneybrowning6733]

@@zeeroe1 Neither Salena nor Jennifer Lopez are in the same Stratosphere with Whitney Houston 🤷

[@jaimesambrano4078]

Just wanted to make sure the queen Whitney earned her 1st place as number 1 vocalist. Man she sang the anthem so relax and did not even try. She will always be number 1

[@mrs.dr.spencerreid3992]

We lost one of the greatest voices EVER 😞. GOD BLESS YOU WHITNEY🙏

[@tannermartin3103]

There will never be another Whitney performance

[@TSBOFRLM]

Whitney delivered this Anthem with No effort noted and she enjoyed it! Her smile was everything! God Bless her! She is missed!🙏🏽💯

[@maika2727]

YAAAAASSSSS!!!! GAGA IS IN THIS LIST. BECAUSE SHE DESERVED TO BE RECOGNIZE. HER RENDITION WAS ALSO AMAZING ONE OF THE BEST🤩😍

[@shadypikachu4475]

she's the one and true queen

[@maika2727]

@Wrdn54 yes? Why do you asked?

[@kccryptkeeper4874]

Strip away all of her bs antics and she can sing better than 99.9% of today's artist.

[@79masshole]

Um it was complete and utter trash.

[@nca9722]

@@79masshole *your opinion is

[@singlewhitefemale1707]

Thank you, Jimmy. You made our National Anthem related to the younger generation. Not traditional, but you moved the younger generation ❤❤❤

[@KEM451]

I still get goosebumps listening to Jimi Hendrix playing Our National Anthem. Who ever sings it, God Bless America!!!

[@teresascanlon6729]

His is absolutely, hands down the best instrumental version ever. So iconic, so chilling. Gets right into your soul.

[@lebron2292]

Faith hill's performance was so powerful!

[@krickettwest3208]

Oh ok

[@meluk6991]

I thought it deserves a higher spot.

[@brockobama257]

I heard Whitney's version last night for the first time. I don't even like the national anthem yet I can't stop listening to her.

[@emeraldisle8406]

What could possibly make you not like the anthem?

[@aligaines8476]

I hope you're not an American or living in the states. Imagine you're out on a ship battling and they're bombing the city to hell... You can't do anything about it and don't know if everyone is dead. The smoke clears and you see they haven't taken the flag, somehow, they made it through that hell. I guess you've never served or worried about someone getting power, after living through war, taking everything you own and telling you your history is dead from this point and you're subjects of a new power. Some countries have been through that a lot, but this young country hadn't. One day, hopefully not for the wrong reasons, when it's too late, you'll realize what it means and why you should keep it.

[@richardbourton4523]

@@emeraldisle8406 any other reasons aside, when the poem was first put to music it was well known for being a tune with an uncomfortably wide vocal range. The reason the great performances are so widely celebrated is because it’s such a hard song to perform or at least to perform well (not just Fergie’s iconically odd jazzy performance but just normal people at everyday events etc). For most people, the range is too wide to sing either the start or the end comfortably which is not good for an anthem and it’s not wrong to realise that. This is not unique to that song, Happy Birthday has that third line octave leap that often makes people strain a bit and that’s obviously sung all the time, even if a less dramatic interval would probably be better for everyone. I’m not American, but I think Whitney’s version is indeed incredible (my fav version is the all state Kentucky choir rendition), but as songs go, the tune itself is not ideal. The words are also not the easiest to remember when singing alone, with the enjambment of the lines making each clause not really lead on from the other that obviously and the long lines obscuring the rhyming scheme a bit. Apparently there have been multiple attempts to get the USA’s national anthem switched to something more people could sing well, as that might make it easier to participate and so function better as a song to bring everyone patriotically together, but every time has failed and the star spangled banner has stuck. When it’s sung well though, it is a good song and changing it at this point to America the Beautiful or whatever would never catch on.

[@scottdecker9115]

I figured Whitney Houston would be #1. Take note future anthem singers: THAT is how you sing it!!!

[@tjpowers88]

I love it open with Jimi and end with Whitney. Not only did she give one hell of a “National Anthem” but you can see she is enjoying herself as well

[@spzm3x]

holy shit the the dixie chicks rendition gave me chills, the 2 part harmonies are absolutely beautiful.

[@evelinaanntolentino6775]

It sounded so good it made me think it was a song of "Babrbie". They're amazing!

[@chitown1098]

They were fantastic. Just another example of how “free speech” is limited to a select few, the same few that define free speech as only that speech that agrees with their viewpoints.

[@fezzik7619]

Dixie Chix* and there are three of them.

[@spzm3x]

@@fezzik7619 2 part harmony refers to one singing a lead melody and the other two girls are on to different harmonic progressions

[@wagonmaster1974]

@@spzm3x Someone who gets how to enumerate harmonies...bravo! Also, The Chicks' version blows all others I have heard away. Lots of respect in their singing. Also, bravo to the Dixie Chicks for being who they are.

[@Tre325]

Came to watch this after seeing Chris Stapleton perform yesterday. One of the best Anthem performances I've ever seen.

[@pattiupton7491]

Agreed!

[@BeckyTodd-xy7cd]

He should've been on this list in the top 2

[@katra777]

Marvin Gaye should've definitely cracked top 10. Sucks about the Dixie Chicks, they were right in their criticism.

[@chevisfleming6577]

No doubt!

[@oceaser6977]

I hated his version but so many ppl liked it. It sounds like he was trying to seduce America 😂

[@RickDesotell]

It's marvin for me

[@Pxrdunk]

I don’t know if I’m the only one but everytime I listen to the Whitney Houston version of the national anthem makes me want to cry, she’s emblematic

[@tyffaneelavely8087]

Mariah, Jennifer and Whitney were all astonishing. Could listen to those 3 sing all day. Others were really good too, but those 3 touched my soul. 😭 Edit: I needed to add Faith Hill. Her performance was amazing. Jimi Hendrix guitar playing is always mesmerizing. One of the greatest of all time.

[@dolorescook2720]

J Lo is not a good singer

[@icecol22]

Whitney Houston's rendition of this Anthem is my all-time favorite. These on this video are great renditions all well. I love this collection of these performances. They're all great!!!❤

[@etriganswrath9550]

Where's fergie !? I cried when she mangled a beautiful piece

[@itsbritneybyotch7471]

Fergie singing the national anthem in 2006 is really good ngl

[@jolyndunavant8142]

Why are people surprised when Fergie sucks? She CANNOT sing.

[@vnahgit7661]

@@jolyndunavant8142 🤣🤣🤣

[@diamondamongrocks]

WHITNEY HOUSTON. ❤️ I love you and miss you so. You will ALWAYS be my favorite singer.

[@NeftaliF]

Stop talking bro let me hear it

[@vernonsmart]

I appreciated Cher's fairly straight version at Superbowl XXXIII in 1999. Consider this my own honorable mention.

[@krickettwest3208]

Yeah you should keep it to yourself..its better that way.

[@mystrictlycorner8658]

"If this performance doesn't send shivers down your spine then you might be a robot" Nah just British.

[@the_hammerhead]

Nah just South African.

[@indrektapalt3252]

Nah just Estonian

[@harshpandey5122]

Nah just Alien 👽👾

[@mrs.dr.spencerreid3992]

Harsh Pandey - Good one‼️

[@silk1435]

Nah just Australian

[@angelacarleton9575]

No one can sing like "Whitney Houston" and top her performance ever. However, now the one I must admit is "Jennifer Hudson" does a great performance next to Whitney! No one else in my opinion could do justice to "The Star Spangle."

[@shannoninalaska]

I agree 👍

[@LisaS-rh3wu]

I was serving in Desert Storm at the time and Whitney’s performance blew us all away! It was also a great reminder of why we were there

[@ccwoods8827]

I think that the reason Whitney's rendition is and will probably always be the best is because it's obvious that 1) it was effortless for her and 2) you can see and hear her pure joy

[@frankgregory8891]

Martina.

[@AndySaenz]

Whitney gives me GOOSEBUMPS every single time I hear her! Wow, what a voice! There will never be another singer like her!

[@frankgregory8891]

Martina.

[@kagomefan101]

The Dixie Chicks’ rendition is so beautiful. Wow.

[@jonathancatunao3646]

agree

[@wagonmaster1974]

@@jonathancatunao3646 The very best.

[@meluk6991]

I say brownish gold. 🦁

[@lisajarvis3820]

Whitney was the only one who ACTUALLY sang the song how it WAS supposed to be sung❤

[@julieenslow5915]

Lisa, I agree Whitney sang it the best ever. But please understand - the anthem was meant to be sung by patriots. If your heart is in it - your rendition is how it was meant to be sung. But if you want it sung musically perfect and flawlessly heart felt by a patriot - listen to Whitney.

[@rannaymorena2596]

Whitney era perfeita. 😢

[@frankgregory8891]

Wrong.She over did it.Martina.

[@motalove1968]

She sure did ❤❤❤

[@nicolefogle4363]

I agree with these picks, especially Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce, and Whitney Houston. I remember watching all three ladies perform these performances, and they were impressive then and still are now!

[@fefobobo]

Lady Gaga will always be my favourite rendition of the US national anthem

[@arctikstorm]

One of the few not lip-synced.

[@shadypikachu4475]

a true queen!

[@nickwillon528]

DA Future Panther for you. For Queen DW it was Lady Gaga. For somebody else it was Mariah Carey. They all did great work honestly!

[@amiracactus2473]

I tried to look for Selena Gomez video performing the national anthem but couldn't find it, is it because her mom is Italian and dad is Maxican ? I mean only those native American singers with American parents can sing the national anthem ?

[@fernandalopizzo5739]

SHES SO LOVELY AND TALENTED

[@DarleneJPerry]

Whitney Houston's rendition of the Nationa Anthem was Flawless and the BEST of ALL TIMES!!

[@kinge4068]

Whitney Elizabeth Houston The QUEEN of queens!

[@LukeTheLPSWolf]

How does nobody realize how good the Dixie Chicks’ rendition is?!

[@danielhkhk7283]

I have realized it, their version is the best.

[@k.s.1555]

No way Marvin Gaye was an honorable mention. That anthem was top class

[@juliansearcie1758]

Depends on who's judging .

[@Mimi-cg2cw]

Too urban.

[@layla0840]

Whitney Houston's voice completes the National Anthem. She epitomizes it's glory.

[@frankgregory8891]

Martina.

[@lonewolfjedi493osswfan]

I had a feeling she would be #1, RIP Whitney, you turned in the best renditions of the American Anthem ever

[@dannyd8625]

I haven't seen this yet. I'll watch it for sure, but making my prediction before I see it. My guess is Whitney Houston will be #1. A lil tidbit for that- a week or 2 before, the NHL played their All Star game in Chicago. Chicago Stadium was known for an epic Star Spangled Banner. The crowd at Chicago Stadium set the tone for the Super Bowl. I mean that in terms of how the crowd responded. Whitney is a great singer, and was going to be great no matter what. If the NHL All Star Game National Anthem didn't make this list, it's well worth looking it up and listening to it. Very emotional and riveting.

[@15hamzia4]

can we just acknowledge the trumpet player in Beyonce damn the amount of pressure they needed to hit that note

[@marycallahan1224]

Lady Gaga singing of national anthem is very moving!

[@awacherif1689]

Whitney houston is better

[@jumpoff3967]

@@awacherif1689 nah

[@eduardochavacano]

Singing a national like its a pop song in most nations is a crime.

[@drwde]

@@awacherif1689 ok...lady gaga's was still good

[@jacobbennett4074]

@@eduardochavacano that's because there is no freedom there.

[@UnderworldgoddessMoon]

Whitney’s rendition will go down as the best in history. 😭

[@Willies_Copper_Kitchen]

MY son was born in 91 I found my soul mate in 01 had my first of 5 heat attack in 2021 so every 10 year's . I hold my breath . R.I.P. to all who have passed on.

[@Kassie446]

Whitney, Jen Hudson, and Mariah gave me chills

[@heatherdaniel5082]

this is the comment!!!!

[@woodywoodward697]

You forgot Sandi Patty’s version. You only heard her voice for the rededication of the Statue of Liberty celebration. Her voice and her version was so magnificent that the switchboard at ABC was flooded by inquiries. She appeared on Johnny Carson‘s Tonight Show just a few days later.

[@Gabriel-gv1mx]

Whitney Houston had a peerless, poised and seemingly effortless power. She had soul, too, which helps. Whitney was so good, in fact, that some thought she may have mimed. She didn't. For the naysayers, she performed it again for the troops. Houston really went next level and set the bar. Nobody since has even come close.

[@dannymurphy7517]

At least Jordan Sparks got an honorable mention! That was a killer performance

[@barrykadane1658]

Jordans was the 2nd best im my opinion

[@teresascanlon6729]

While I totally agree with Whitney Houston being #1, I think Lady Gagas rendition should've been #2 & Beyonce should've been moved down a few notches. Her voice was so clear, so crisp, it literally gave me goosebumps watching in real-time & in this video. But Whitney's rendition always brings me ro tears. Also maybe because my dad was in the gulf for the Gulf War during that time, it makes it a little more special & hits a little closer to home in a way.

[@ladylemur3802]

I agree

[@MeredithAnne88]

My dad served in Guam during the Gulf War. I can only imagine how powerful Whitney's rendition was during that time.

[@hermionebaxter-taylor3230]

I agree with you. I just remind myself this is a matter of opinion.

[@whatthefunktifide]

I agree with you. The difference between Lady Gaga and Whitney Houston to me, was that LGG sounds perfectly trained and WH sounds more natural/ organic. Both top of the line performances

[@Mansellyn]

I appreciate your dad’s service to our Nation. Please thank him for me.

[@julieenslow5915]

Your Number one pick absolutely IS the best rendition of the National Anthem. Ever. We will always love and miss you Miss Whitney!!

[@dylanhills3244]

Jose Feliciano deserved a mention at some point or another during this list. His performance at Game 5 of the 1968 World Series was important because that was really the first time Americans really heard someone put their own special spin on the anthem.

[@ARLord453]

Uff... Lady Gaga's thumbnail made me click the video!!!! 😘😘😘😘😘

[@maika2727]

Same

[@lumi2798]

The fact they didn't give her at least 2nd place. Her version was amazing and was live

[@takeiteasycheesy]

@@lumi2798 2nd place, yeah she's gonna go ahead of Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Hudson... She was awful.

[@gabvulpes]

@@takeiteasycheesy "awful"???? 😂😂😂😂😂 Plz stop embarrassing yourself

[@awacherif1689]

Me Whitney

[@annaelizabeth4450]

jennifer hudson's performance gave me chills

[@aaronjohnson3733]

Hudson truly brought it!

[@QenaitheCustodianGuard]

Unbelievable performance, that vibrato is just golden.

[@deanhashim9792]

Hmmm... At 1st I thought Whitney Houston did the best national anthem rendition I had ever heard but this was the 1st time me hearing the version from Jennifer Hudson...WOW! I have to say they're A really close tie I don't know the way Jennifer Hudson ended was so emotional.. it's hard to call this one! It's s gota be either Whitney or Jennifer Hudson what do you guys think? 🤔

[@davidaward3696]

Whitney and Gaga are the most legendary reneditions in my opinion.

[@lebron2292]

Gaga?😂 Gaga is not in the same planet as Whitney Houston! No should even try and compare those two. Clearly an insult to Whitney

[@ralphkramden2089]

Gaga🤣 Sorry friend, but Lady BARF BAG holds absolutely ZERO to WH!

[@rogerrousco2921]

@Tony absolutely correct.

[@Kranammo]

@@lebron2292 to me Gaga Houston and Hudson are all on the same level all 3 of those performances floored me.

[@Kranammo]

Gaga Hudson and Houston are all on the same level they were all so amazing any of them could be number 1 but for me its Gaga Hudson then Houston but thats only because i have to choose 1 2 and 3 if I could give them all number 1 I would because they all deserve it.

[@aaazzz7869]

CHARICE's performance during the 10yr anniversary of 9/11 attack was perfection...pure acapella..no overdue performance...It was so beautiful that the crowd was even singing with her and feeling the national anthem.

[@mothermarlow4914]

an imitation of whitneys, but no cigar.

[@AnabelBatesCorrea]

This is a great list of singers and performances. Whitney is the absolute standard for the national anthem! Rest in peace beautiful Whitney.

[@armenianchik]

My number 1 will always be Whitney Houston!! She does it with such ease!

[@skyeram]

Because Whitney Houston was not only one of the world's most power singers ever, but she sang the National Anthem the way it was meant to be sung. That's why it was and always will be the Greatest.

[@aimeespark7016]

She didn’t make her performance about HER, she kept it about the song. ❤️🤍💙