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    'Idol' Kelly Clarkson to sing anthem at Super Bowl

    By HOWARD FENDRICH | Associated Press – Thu, Jan 12, 2012

    "American Idol" Kelly Clarkson is set to perform at America's most popular sporting event: the Super Bowl.

    Clarkson has been chosen to sing the national anthem before the NFL championship game at Indianapolis on Feb. 5, a person familiar with Super Bowl entertainment plans told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

    The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because no announcement has been made. The league is expected to reveal the anthem singer later this month.

    Since becoming the first winner of "American Idol" a decade ago, Clarkson has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and had more than a half-dozen singles reach the top 10 in the Billboard Hot 100.

    Among her hit songs: "Since U Been Gone" and "My Life Would Suck Without You." Her latest album, "Stronger," was released last year. Clarkson is currently on tour and appeared as the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live" last weekend.

    Also slated to participate in the Super Bowl pregame festivities at Lucas Oil Stadium: country music couple Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton, singing "America the Beautiful."

    Grammy-winner Lambert released her latest album, "Four the Record," last fall. Shelton is a judge on "The Voice," a singing competition on NBC, which is broadcasting the Super Bowl this year.

    The NFL announced in December that Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Madonna will perform at halftime of the league's title game.

    At last year's Super Bowl between the Packers and Steelers in Dallas, pop star Christina Aguilera flubbed a line while belting out the national anthem.

    When she was supposed to sing the line "O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming," Aguilera instead repeated an earlier line, with a slight variation — drawing plenty of attention on social media such as Twitter.

    Afterward, Aguilera released a statement saying: "I can only hope that everyone could feel my love for this country and that the true spirit of its anthem still came through."

    Others who have performed the national anthem at the Super Bowl include Carrie Underwood — like Clarkson, an "American Idol" product — Whitney Houston, Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Neil Diamond, Beyonce and Mariah Carey.

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    Howard Fendrich is on Twitter at http://twitter.com/HowardFendrich

     

    52 comments

    • American
      American  •  Elmhurst, Illinois  •  4 mths ago
      PLEASE, sing it Correctly!!!
    • justsaynotoBO
      justsaynotoBO  •  Van Nuys, California  •  4 mths ago
      Yes and please don't over work it. A lot of folks (aguilera etc) over work certain parts and it gets really annoying!
      • Martin
        Martin 4 mths ago
        I agree, I don't want to hear 14 octaves in one syllable.
    • Occupie DeezNutts
      Occupie DeezNutts  •  4 mths ago
      I think Kelly will do a great job, she's all about the music & not all the silliness most pop stars are about
    • milwaukee
      milwaukee  •  Milwaukee, Wisconsin  •  4 mths ago
      Kelly Clarkson is going to be performing at the Super Bowl? Good. I like her. She has a great mouth...um, I mean voice.
    • Hardworker
      Hardworker  •  4 mths ago
      Let's hope she gets the words right. Half of these entertainers don't even know the words to this song.
    • John
      John  •  4 mths ago
      Listen to what Lillipea and Richard say below and do it with the respect it deserves!
    • Richard
      Richard  •  4 mths ago
      Keely, just sing it, don't try for your own interpretation, and rehearse it so you get it right
    • Jerome
      Jerome  •  Denver, Colorado  •  4 mths ago
      Kelly Clarkson is a patriotic young lady and will sing our National Anthem properly.
    • Jim Rucker
      Jim Rucker  •  4 mths ago
      finally at least the anthem will be done correctly!
    • PAK
      PAK  •  Chicago, Illinois  •  4 mths ago
      A lot of you posters seriously need a psych check. Your blind hate of just about everything is disgusting. Clarkson has a great voice and should do a great job. You idiots probably don't even know the words to the Anthem, the traditions associated with it, or how to show respect. Get a life.
    • beth
      beth  •  Indianapolis, Indiana  •  4 mths ago
      The best National Anthem I ever heard was sung by the late John Denver.Absolutely perfect.
    • SMILE
      SMILE  •  4 mths ago
      Will there be monetary fines for the preformers, if the Natioanl Anthem is flubbed again????????????
    • Eloise M.
      Eloise M.  •  4 mths ago
      All Right!!!!!!!! Now I'll at least watch the opening of the Super Bowl instead of just the half time show. I love, love, loveeeee Kelly Clarkson. Her new song "Stronger" is over the top. It is now my personal anthem. P.S. I really don't care who she supports politically. That has nothing to do with her talent.
    • lillipea
      lillipea  •  4 mths ago
      For godsakes remember the words to the song Kelly.
    • Eric
      Eric  •  4 mths ago
      Who wants to watch a fat cow sing the nation anthem?
      • Ryan Chandler
        Ryan Chandler 4 mths ago
        Haha, like you wouldn't hit it.
      • Martin
        Martin 4 mths ago
        Is your momma singing
      • Eric
        Eric 4 mths ago
        No, Martin. The fat cow Kelly Clarkson is singing. Try keeping up with the rest of us.
    • pauletta
      pauletta  •  Boston, Massachusetts  •  4 mths ago
      No no it should be adam lambert to sing the national anthem at the superbowl
    • e e
      e e  •  Beverly Hills, California  •  4 mths ago
      An American game and past time, and a singer who portrays an All American and spirit. Think Clarkson is the perfect choice to sing the national anthem for the Super Bowl. She reminds most of the USA and being an American.
    • Michael
      Michael  •  Syracuse, New York  •  4 mths ago
      Now get rid of Madonna as the half time entertainment.
    • Melvey
      Melvey  •  Cleveland, Ohio  •  4 mths ago
      I'd like to see Whitney Houston try and sing and remember the words - no way would she be able to do it - damned junkie.
    • KellyS
      KellyS  •  Abilene, Texas  •  4 mths ago
      Who? Shall we expect a "ward robe malfunction"???
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