He performed the national anthem flawlessly despite never having practiced.
If you’ve ever tried to sing along to the American National Anthem, you know how difficult it can be to get every note right.
Imagine doing that in front of a large crowd!
Isaac Bryant, a junior in high school, tried out when he was 17 years old, despite having no intention of performing.
Someone needs to do it, no matter how difficult it is.
To be fair, Bryant’s dream is to become a singer. At a public event, you don’t let anyone sing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
But what makes his solo so extraordinary is that it was inspired by a high school wrestling match at Mechanicsburg High School in Ohio. Apparently, no one else was available to perform the national anthem.
“They wanted someone to sing the national anthem, so I was like, ‘I’ll do it,'” Bryant said.
After some encouragement from a buddy, the youngster decided to give it a shot, and by all accounts, he delivered a strong performance.
He explained, “I just sung from the bottom of my heart.”
Fortunately, someone was present to record the event (and the Facebook video, which has over 1 million views, is embedded below). It’s tough to know when anything may pique people’s interest, but the teen’s gesture surely did.
Bryant expressed his gratitude to God, saying, “I feel blessed and I sincerely thank God.” And I feel it’s catching on because it’s honest, relatable, and a lot of people are in the military.
Naturally, the news channels began calling his little Ohio town, where the adolescent grew up admiring country music, as soon as the video became viral (Hank Williams, in particular).
Soon after his spontaneous performance, Bryant received a gift from his mother. He was instructed to prepare to travel to John Glenn International Airport by her.
“She said you’re going to be on Fox & Friends Wednesday morning, and we’re leaving tonight,” the youngster told ABC 6/FOX 28 News.
Bryant had never performed the National Anthem in front of an audience before, and his solo performance provided him with the opportunity. But first, he astonished everyone at the airport with another show.
On a guitar crafted by his grandfather, he charmed passersby, giving them something to talk about on their flights.
Later, he was asked to perform the national anthem once more, this time honoring Medal of Honor recipients in Washington, D.C.
Bryant reflected on his internet celebrity by saying, “At this point, it’s all just a dream come true.”
He is especially pleased that he was singing a patriotic song when his big moment occurred. And he delivered a message to individuals who are disappointed by the state of the world.
“I love America, so if you’re beginning to doubt it, hold onto hope,” he said.
Currently a student at Ohio State, Bryant is seeking a career in country music in addition to his academic studies.
Watch the video below: