SloveniaAmerican singer Martha Reeves performed the U.S. national anthem at the opening game of the women’s professional baseball league in Illinois, but her performance sparked widespread online reactions. The 85-year-old artist was accompanied by two backup singers during the rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' which many viewers found comical due to what appeared to be a lack of precision in her vocal delivery. The video quickly went viral on social media, drawing comparisons to a similarly criticized performance by singer Fergie at an NBA event in 2018. Reeves later addressed the criticism, attributing the subpar performance to the circumstances on the field and expressing gratitude for being part of such a significant event.
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