Singer criticized for altering National Anthem at Indy 500: ‘Disrespectful’
Jewel’s Rendition of National Anthem at Indy 500 Sparks Controversy
Folk and country singer Jewel gave a stripped-down version of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Indy 500 on Sunday, held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana. However, her stylistic choice did not go over well with fans.
.@jeweljk sings the national anthem at the greatest spectacle in racing. #Indy500
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— INDYCAR on NBC (@IndyCaronNBC) May 28, 2023
Earlier in the month, Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles announced Jewel was selected for the honor. “For over a century, we’ve gathered at IMS to salute our nation’s military heroes, and the national anthem performance is a tradition that reminds us all of their sacrifice and bravery,” Boles said in a May 19 news release. “Jewel’s rendition will be a memorable and moving experience for fans at the track and watching from home on NBC,” and that rang true with many taking to social media afterward to give their opinions on it.
Controversy on Social Media
Many fans took to social media to express their disappointment with Jewel’s rendition of the national anthem. Some even found it disrespectful. Check out the poll below and let us know what you think:
Jewel’s National Anthem Performance at Indy 500 Draws Mixed Reactions
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When Jewel performed the National Anthem at the Indy 500, opinions were divided. Some Twitter users criticized her rendition, calling it disrespectful and one of the worst performances they had ever seen. Others felt that it fit her style and sounded like a classic Jewel song.
This is the perfect example of how not to do the national anthem. It was to the point of being disrespectful. https://t.co/LAVSt1YZ6x
— Jacob (@JacobRE1996) May 28, 2023
Despite the criticism, Jewel has performed the National Anthem at other sporting events on the national stage, including a traditional version before Super Bowl XXXII in 1998 that clocked in as the shortest in Super Bowl history. Regardless of the mixed opinions of Jewel’s performance, Josef Newgarden ended up winning the Indy 500.
Victory at the Indy 500
It was a momentous occasion as the winner crossed the finish line, claiming victory at the 107th running of the Indy 500.
“I couldn’t have done it without my team. They worked tirelessly to get me to this point and I am forever grateful.”
A Controversial Anthem
However, the post-race celebrations were marred by controversy as a singer’s rendition of the national anthem caused outrage among viewers.
- Twisted: The singer’s unique take on the anthem was deemed disrespectful by many.
- Backlash: The backlash was swift and fierce, with many taking to social media to voice their displeasure.
- Debate: The incident sparked a heated debate about the appropriate way to perform the national anthem.
Despite the controversy, the winner’s achievement cannot be denied and will go down in history as a moment of triumph.
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