Posted by The version of the national anthem by singer-songwriter Jewel at the Indianapolis 500 left some fans feeling it deviated from the traditional tune. Instead of delivering a by-the-book version of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’, the folk artist from Alaska, crafted an intricate interpretation of the anthem. In the grand setting of ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing’, the four-time Grammy-nominated artist presented a soulful rendition of the 200+-year-old composition.
The songstress sported an all-white outfit for her performance of the national anthem, looking chic in a bodysuit and a white button-up jacket, paired with a beige cowboy hat.
Jewel’s performance was reportedly similar in style and tone to the national anthem she sang at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game in Utah, where she was born. While it wasn’t a complete departure from the notes, nor was it horribly sung, the version of the anthem by Jewel has generated a lot of reactions on Twitter, with most angered at the sound of the song.
Someone wrote, ‘You’re given the honor of singing the National Anthem at the biggest spectacle in racing, and you decide to rewrite the music? I’m all for being creative and putting your own “personal” touch to it, but that was way too much!’ ‘This is the perfect example of how not to do the national anthem,’ yet another person wrote. ‘It was to the point of being disrespectful.’
But a few defended the performance for numerous reasons, with a user writing, ‘the performance was ‘out of place’, but I’m a traditionalist who believes that our National Anthem should always be sung in its [sic] original form. However, the rendition that @jeweljk delivered was unique and sounded nice.’ Another said, ‘Hmm I was expecting to hate it hearing the uproar. I thought it was a nice arrangement and fit her style. Personally, I’ve never really cared for her or her voice,
A third thought the version matched the tone of Memorial Day, saying ‘Wow, people online really can find anything to be offended about. Thought that was a nice rendition and wish everyone a happy Memorial Day weekend, as we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve the freedom we are blessed with.’ However, Jewel’s newest album, Freewheelin’ Woman was released in 2022 through her Words Matter Media.
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