Marc Anthony Performs the National Anthem at DNC

Singer/songwriter Marc Anthony Performs The Star Spangled Banner in front of a packed crowd anxiously awaiting President Barack Obama's nomination acceptance speech at the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.



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[martinjauregui]

I never knew a national anthem rendition would have made me cry until I heard this one. Marc rocked it. His voice was truly amazing and beautiful.

[vickiedominguez]

Marc Anthony sung this song like no one has ever done before. This man has the most amazing voice but he also sings from his heart. I pray that someday I will be blessed by hearing this man sing live. God bless you always Marc Anthony !

[jamessantiago]

his voice touches the soul. truly gifted. not like these pple we hear today

[jazminp]

I keep coming back to this incredible version of our national anthem. Him and Whitney sang it the best where it touches your soul 💙💙

[nuvamusic]

And THIS is how you sing a national anthem.

Pitch perfect beautiful voice with true emotion! Just WOW!

[sonyaking]

he can sing twinkle twinkle little star to me and I'd swoon. what a voice!

[kyletacher]

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[femmynemo]

I'm watching it in 2018...
such good rendition...not exaggerated yet powerful enough to hit your heart...

[ChesterCheeto]

Marc Anthony kills any song he comes in contact with! He is truely a Legend!

[sevenoffl]

He always brings tears to my eyes; he's the best I've ever heard.

[simeetriatyler]

Marc anthony and whitney houston are the best at singing the national athem

[Marilyn]

Great Performance! FYI: Marc Anthony is American. NOT JUST BECAUSE HE WAS BORN IN NEW YORK, BUT BECAUSE HE IS PUERTO RICAN AND PUERTO RICO IS A US TERRITORY (since 1898). All Puerto Ricans are Americans regardless where they are born. Puerto Rico has the same status as Washington DC.

[newyork]

This song makes me love this country more

[selleo]

beautiful! Marc's voice is so amazing!

[mmd_mmd]

This is how the national anthem should be sung.

[Azap]

He made people cryy lol this was amazing

[SamieyraS]

I'm lost for words he sounds so good and so much emotion like he's just awesome!

[Eddymc]

Amazing performance Marc, , , , congrats, , you are the I'm also proud to be hispanic

[raquelvelez]

The best I heard and don't forget how much excitement, crying I had to see my Boricua there. Was my proud!!
🙏☝️💯🇵🇷🌟🧚‍♀️😥

[SaMoaSixFive]

I'm not even American, but he did a beautiful job singing the national anthem! Love Marc Anthony!!! <3