1997 ASG: LeAnn Rimes performs the national anthem

7/8/97: Singer LeAnn Rimes performs "The Star-Spangled Banner" prior to the All-Star Game in Cleveland


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[kevinkannaday]

I’ve never seen anyone to sing the “National Anthem” better then LeAnn Rimes!

[deborahreynolds]

LeAnn had and still has the most" perfect pitch" voices I have ever heard. And she is a natural. Started so young. I still love her.

[peanutthepoodle]

I love when singers take the anthem so seriously that you can see the look on their face. They know this song they have to get right and respect. The song always brings tears to my eyes and our country should always honor the anthem and the flag.

[suzi]

Effortless WOW. ..she doesn't over do it, just sings it. And that high note😨😨😨 she is remarkable back then and still😎😎

[jessnmustangjeffsmith]

25 years later. Still absolutely beautiful!!!

[kristenanderson]

I will love LeAnn Rimes forever ! She will always be country music's sweetheart.

[mjcolton]

The absolute best. Period. Perfectly sung as it was intended. Beautiful.

[jrvaz]

the only version that still gives me the chills

[macski]

Theres a respectful and talented rendition which is powerful though she makes it look effortless. Just awesome!

[fabricatedreality]

So not fair that she has that voice! Dang it! I want it!

[mikebland]

I want Leann to sing that every day. When she hit Free, she knocked it out of the park. First time I saw her in person, she was maybe 13. I've never forgot her, ever.

[retrorockdriquesrock]

"And the home of the Brave" was my favorite part that she sang with her beautiful Voice"

[marypeyton]

WOW GOOSEBUMPS AND CHILLS!!! SHE WAS AWESOME! 👏 👏👏

[SHaqq-wvhn]

THAT LAST NOTE---WOW! Truly amazing. Whitney is STILL my all-time fav.

[AB-hzxm]

And that's the way you sing our National Anthem!! Beautiful!! 💕🎇

[gastonranz]

What a perfect voice! God bless America

[ArtPanda]

This is the best national anthem i have heard.

[reneetaylor]

LeAnn sounds good and to think she held back

[tritium]

Never realized how young she was back around then.

[marxeric]

My favorite female singer. Just love her song much. She is amazing.