Last night (Feb.26), Mary J. Blige performed the Star-Spangled Banner at the 2012 NBA All-Star Game at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. The R&B powerhouse attempted to command everyone’s attention with her soulful rendition to the national anthem.
Many people fail to realize that it’s not easy to sing the national anthem. Mary J. Blige’s rendition was okay. There were parts of the performance when it would sound like she was straining her voice or unable to hold a note. Nonetheless, it’s better than some previous renditions (we’re not going to say any names).
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