Country music superstar Keith Urban has racked up an impressive list of achievements throughout his career, including singer, songwriter, and record producer. His talents have earned him a shelf full of awards: four Grammys, ten CMA Awards, eleven Academy of Country Music Awards, an American Music Award, and even a People’s Choice Award. He’s also been nominated for a Golden Globe and proudly inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.

Now, Keith can proudly add another accolade to his already packed resume—performing the U.S. National Anthem. Living just outside Nashville with his Oscar-winning wife, Nicole Kidman, it felt only natural for him to take center stage at a hockey game between the Nashville Predators and the Anaheim Ducks. Shockingly, Game 3 of the 2017 season was the first time he’d ever sung the National Anthem in an official capacity!

When fans heard that Keith Urban would be singing the anthem, the crowd absolutely exploded with anticipation. Stepping confidently onto the ice in a Predators jersey and jeans, he looked at ease, surrounded by thousands of glow-in-the-dark wristbands and the shimmer of red and blue lights.

With the microphone in hand, Keith began his performance—and it was nothing short of magical. You could tell how much this moment meant to him. His acapella version of the National Anthem was raw and heartfelt, leaving out the usual flashy vocal flourishes other artists might rely on. Instead, his smooth, angelic voice did all the talking, filling every corner of the stadium with sincerity and power.

As the song reached its final stirring notes, the crowd couldn’t hold back any longer, cheering and rallying behind Keith’s stunning rendition. His authentic, emotion-filled performance of the anthem was a hit with everyone in the arena.

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