Jewel‘s distinctive efficiency of the U.S. nationwide anthem at this yr’s Indianapolis 500 has left many followers divided.
On Sunday (Might 28), the singer-songwriter delivered an acoustic rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” forward of the annual Indy 500 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Carrying an all-white outfit with a checkered flag tucked beneath her cowboy hat, Jewel gently plucked away at her guitar whereas crooning a soulful rearranged model of the traditional tune.
The Utah native delivered an identical rendition of the nationwide anthem previous to the 2023 NBA All-Star Recreation in Salt Lake Metropolis in late February.
Jewel’s “Star Spangled Banner” efficiency on the Indy 500 drew a blended response from onlookers on social media.
“Jewel butchered the nationwide anthem on the Indy 500. Individuals had been attempting to sing alongside however couldn’t due to the way in which she sang it. What a disgrace,” one particular person wrote on Twitter.
One other shared, “jewel’s nationwide anthem for indy 500 is perhaps the worst anthem rendition thus far.”
Others, nonetheless, praised the efficiency. “Jewel simply did the most effective nationwide anthem I’ve ever heard in my life I’m not exaggerating,” a viewer tweeted.
One other added, “Jewel singing the nationwide anthem on the Indy 500 is a factor I didn’t even know I wanted.”
Jewel’s newest album, Freewheelin’ Lady, was launched in 2022 by her personal Phrases Matter Media.
Watch Jewel sing the nationwide anthem on the Indy 500 under, and see the blended reactions to her efficiency.
