Mary J. Blige has been booked to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game.
Last month, Blige performed the National Anthem prior to Game One of the 2013 World Series. In fact, her performance was so good that the Cowboys wanted her to sing prior their game.
“After hearing Mary perform the National Anthem during the World Series, we could not think of a better singer to invite to our Thanksgiving Day game to deliver anthem,” said Charlotte Anderson, Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer of the Dallas Cowboys.
“Her stirring rendition of the anthem on that national stage was moving. With the nation’s football fans focused on AT&T Stadium for our traditional holiday game, we wanted an entertainer that could deliver just that type of performance to kick off what will be a great game.”
Blige recently released her first ever holiday album, “A Mary Christmas.” She has teamed up with Revolt TV to air a special on Thanksgiving Day at 8:00 p.m. The special, named after her album, will feature performances by Blige as well as holiday stories she wants to share.
