US EditionSinger Refuses To Apologize For Game 7 National Anthem Performance
- Oklahoma native and Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" ahead of the decisive Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals in Oklahoma City on June 22.
- Chenoweth, a lifelong basketball fan, performed at the Thunder's home court before a winner-take-all game against the Indiana Pacers, where the Thunder sought their first title.
- She delivered a dramatic rendition with a notable eight-second high note that divided viewers and critics, some praising her range and others calling it a difficult listen.
- The Thunder secured their first NBA championship by defeating the Pacers 103-91, while Chenoweth addressed criticism by sharing a quote attributed to John Steinbeck about how staying true to oneself can lead to being disliked.
- Chenoweth's performance sparked mixed reactions but reinforced her connection to Oklahoma, and the Thunder's victory marked a historic moment for the franchise and city.
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Singer Refuses To Apologize For Game 7 National Anthem Performance
Meet The Home Run Derby National Anthem Singer (1:17) For Game 7 of the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder invited Broadway star and Oklahoma native Kristin Chenoweth to perform the national anthem. Unfortunately, the performance left a sour taste in some fans' mouths.While she didn't make any mistakes per se, some fans were not amused by the Tony Award winner's efforts to put her own flair on The Star-Spangled Banner. Some criticized her for…
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Kristin Chenoweth is opening up about her National Anthem performance at the NBA Finals after her rendition went viral. The Tony-winning and Emmy-winning actress is a trained opera singer and she infused her operatic vocals into the performance, which didn’t go over well with some NBA fans. Kristin spoke out about adding her signature high notes to the National Anthem while speaking in an interview the next day. Keep reading to find out more… “Y…
Kristin Chenoweth divides fans with wicked high note in national anthem during game 7 of NBA finals
Broadway's original "Glinda" is an Oklahoma native.Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Kristin Chenoweth sings the national anthemKristin Chenoweth knows how to kill it in a live performance, and she did just that Sunday when she sang the national anthem ahead of Game 7 of the NBA Finals.The actress, perhaps best known for playing Glinda in Wicked on Broadway, is an Oklahoma native, so it made sense for her to rep the Oklahoma City Thunder at hom…
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