Hamilton’s Christopher Jackson Flubs National Anthem at Mets Game

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History The baseball community has its eyes on Christopher Jackson.

When Major League Baseball’s season began on March 26th, fans of the New York Mets were surprised when the performer of the national anthem stumbled over the lyrics before their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

While singing the song, Christopher skipped the line “O’er the ramparts we watched,” and instead sang “Whose broad stripes and bright stars” again.

Because of his years on stage, the Tony Award nominee quickly recovered from the mistake and seamlessly continued to the line, ‘were so gallantly streaming,’ finishing the song perfectly after that.

Some Mets fans noticed the amusing irony: the actor who first played George Washington in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical was now experiencing this unfortunate situation, and they couldn’t help but feel it was bad luck.

Okay, so I’m totally freaking out! Someone on X said it best – seeing George Washington, from Hamilton of all things, butcher the National Anthem at the Mets opening game? It just feels like a terrible sign for the whole season. Seriously, it’s like the universe is telling us things are going to go wrong, and I’m already stressed!

One viewer pointed out, “It’s pretty ironic to stumble on the national anthem when you’re known for playing George Washington!”

Christopher isn’t the only performer whose national anthem performance has gotten attention. Back in 2011, Christina Aguilera famously forgot a line of the song while singing it at the Super Bowl.

Additionally, Fergie faced a lot of backlash for her jazzy performance of the Star-Spangled Banner at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.

Okay, so, everyone’s been talking about my performance of the anthem last night, and honestly, it’s just… I always feel so incredibly lucky to even get to sing it. I really wanted to do something different for the NBA, you know? I’m an artist, I like to push boundaries and try new things, but looking back, it just didn’t land the way I hoped. I swear, I love this country so much and I truly gave it my all, I really did!

Some Super Bowl national anthem performances have been unforgettable for the wrong reasons, but others have been truly amazing. Here’s a look at the best singers in Super Bowl history.

The country music star sang a stirring version of the National Anthem to begin Super Bowl 2023.

At Super Bowl LV in 2021, a country music singer and an R&B artist teamed up to perform a unique version of the Star-Spangled Banner.

While the New York Giants won Super Bowl XXV in 1991, many fans remember Whitney Houston as the biggest star of the event. Her performance of the National Anthem, with accompaniment from The Florida Orchestra, is considered one of the most memorable in Super Bowl history – it was so popular, it even charted at number 20 on Billboard’s Hot 100.

In 1994, Natalie Cole performed the National Anthem at Super Bowl XXVIII, accompanied by the Atlanta University Center Chorus.

During Super Bowl XXXI in 1997, an R&B singer performed a noteworthy rendition of the National Anthem in New Orleans. He was joined by Erika Schwarz Wright, Miss Louisiana 1996, who signed the song in American Sign Language.

Cher famously sang the national anthem at Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami in 1999, and it’s surprising she hasn’t been asked to perform it again since then.

In 2000, Faith Hill famously sang the National Anthem at Super Bowl XXXIV, which was held at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. Many fans would love to see her and her husband, Tim McGraw, perform together at a future Super Bowl – it would be an unforgettable experience!

In 2001, the Backstreet Boys performed a harmonious rendition of the National Anthem at Super Bowl XXXV, which was held in Tampa, Florida.

In 2002, Mariah Carey sang the Star-Spangled Banner at the Super Bowl in New Orleans.

In 2003, the band now known as The Chicks performed the National Anthem at Super Bowl XXXVII in San Diego, and it was a truly inspiring moment.

Beyoncé made Super Bowl XXXVIII extra special by performing in her hometown of Houston in 2004.

During Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005, the National Anthem was sung by the combined choirs of the four major U.S. military academies – the Naval, Air Force, Military (West Point), and Coast Guard Academies – and played by the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets.

Both Aretha Franklin and Aaron Neville delivered powerful performances at the 2006 Super Bowl in Detroit, earning the admiration of the audience.

Billy Joel famously sang the National Anthem at the 2007 Super Bowl in Miami, and his performance is still considered one of the best ever.

Former American Idol star Jennifer Hudson performed at the Super Bowl in 2009 in Tampa, Florida.

Carrie Underwood performed the National Anthem at the 2010 Super Bowl in Miami, looking stunning in a white and silver outfit.

Christina Aguilera belted it out as she performed at the 2011 Super Bowl in Arlington, Texas.

Kelly Clarkson’s performance of the National Anthem in Indiana in 2012 was incredibly powerful. If you weren’t already impressed with her voice, you certainly were after hearing her sing that day.

Alicia Keys brought her legendary voice and her trusty piano to the 2013 Super Bowl in New Orleans.

Idina Menzel, known for her role in Frozen, performed the national anthem at Super Bowl XLIX in Glendale, Arizona, in 2015, delivering a powerful rendition.

Lady Gaga truly delivered an unforgettable performance when she sang the National Anthem at Super Bowl 50 in 2016. Her outfit, a stunning Americana-themed ensemble, made her performance in Santa Clara, California, even more memorable.

In 2017, country superstar Luke Bryan took the field to perform at Super Bowl 51 in Houston, Texas.

Pink thrilled the audience with her Super Bowl performance in Minneapolis in 2018, even though she was sick with the flu at the time. Despite feeling unwell, she gave a performance that people still talk about today.

Oh my gosh, I still get goosebumps thinking about when she sang the National Anthem at the Super Bowl in Atlanta back in 2019! It was absolutely breathtaking, seriously. Her voice was just…perfect. I’ve rewatched it a million times, and it still gives me chills!

Demi Lovato sang the national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” at Hard Rock Stadium in 2020. Her performance was highly praised, and she wore a white pantsuit with a belt designed by Sergio Hudson.

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