Best Renditions of the Star Spangled Banner at a Sports Event by a Female Singer

The Top Ten
1 Jackie Evancho - Thanksgiving Day, Detroit 2013

This was a great rendition. I really enjoyed it. I am looking forward to upcoming games in baseball, football, and even hockey. She is one of the best singers out there, and I can't wait. Maybe even the Super Bowl sometime soon - that would be extra great.

Jackie is a pure performer. She never overdoes it. She lets the song sing itself, and we get to participate in her performance! She is plain old thrilling! What a beautiful voice!

The only good thing about that game was Jackie and her melting-like-butter voice. I had to listen to it again after the game just to feel better after my team stunk up the place.

2 Sara Evans - World Series Game 2, 2015
3 Jackie Evancho - NHL Winter Classic, 2011
4 Renée Fleming - Super Bowl, 2014
5 Jackie Evancho - Pittsburgh Pirates Opening Day, 2010

Hey, guys! This is a sing-along! That's how she sings it, and because of that, we get to think about the words - not some fracturing of the song's intent with grace notes that no one really wants to hear. Oh, and she happens to have the purest voice on the planet. No brag, just fact.

6 Vanessa Williams - Super Bowl, 1996 Vanessa Lynn Williams is an American actress, singer, and fashion designer. Williams initially gained recognition as the first African-American recipient of the Miss America title when she was crowned Miss America 1984 in September 1983. However, a few weeks prior to the end of her reign, she learned... read more
7 Jordin Sparks - Super Bowl, 2008
8 Martina McBride - World Series, 2004
9 Whitney Houston - Lakers Game (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Retirement), 1988

She has always been a favorite, plus her energy during this performance is real and very patriotic.

Young, vibrant Whitney at her very best.

10 Jackie Evancho - Pittsburgh Pirates Opening Day, 2016

Jackie returned to PNC Park after six years and boosted the home team to victory.

The Contenders
11 Demi Lovato - Dallas Cowboys vs. Seattle Seahawks, 2008
12 Lady Gaga - Super Bowl, 2016
13 Whitney Houston - Super Bowl, 1991

This national anthem, without a doubt, is the most memorable one. Her singing flowed amazingly, and she sang with a dead microphone. May this woman rest in peace.

Should be number one.

14 Jackie Evancho - NFL Steelers vs. Colts, December 6, 2015

Jackie Evancho is the best because she doesn't try to make it into a pop song. She doesn't scream or yell the notes louder to be more impressive. She powers into her notes and sings them correctly. She does a two-second octave jump on the word "free" for emphasis without overdoing it.

Most importantly, she does not try to make it about her singing or talent. All other singers are there to impress people with how great they are as singers. Watch as Jackie finishes her singing of the National Anthem. She does not say "thank you," raise her arms, or even take a bow. She is there to lead the audience in the singing of a song that represents our country.

15 Zendaya - NFL Steelers vs. Ravens, November 28, 2013
16 Whitney Houston - Inaugural WNBA Game, 1999
17 Zooey Deschanel - World Series, 2011
18 Alicia Keys - Super Bowl, 2013
19 Gladys Knight - Super Bowl, 2019
20 Aretha Franklin - NFL Lions vs. Vikings, Thanksgiving Day 2016
21 Jessica Sanchez - NBA Finals, 2012
22 Carrie Underwood - Super Bowl, 2010
23 Idina Menzel - Super Bowl, 2015
24 Demi Lovato - Super Bowl, 2020
25 Kelly Clarkson - World Series Game 5, 2017
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