The “Artists” keep trying to do the stupid “Vocal Gymnastics” bullshit instead of singing it respectfully and the way it should be sung. GTF away “Artists!”
The absolute best singing of Our National Anthem I have ever heard was done back in the mid-80’s for the Opening Ceremonies at one of the NASCAR Races at Talladega Superspeedway by an Alabama State Trooper. I can only describe it as PERFECT !!! The lyrics, tone, cadence, presentation- everything !!!
Actually I think the whole idea of individuals singing the Anthem is wrong. No one in the audience is usually singing along, just listening. We’re basically taking away the principle of singing along to our own National Anthem.