KENTUCKY, USA — In sporting events across the country, the singing of the Star Spangled Banner is as American as apple pie. How did it become a staple before the running of the Kentucky Derby?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The 150th Kentucky Derby is happening now. Here's who's singing the national anthem, what they've said about it, when and how you ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kentucky native and Grammy Award winner Carly Pearce will perform the national anthem at Churchill Downs May 6 for the 149th ...

The 2026 Kentucky Derby promises to be a star-studded weekend, kicking off Friday, May 1 with the Kentucky Oaks. As has become tradition, Churchill Downs Racetrack announces a major performer to sing ...

UPDATE: Click here for a look at what internet commenters thought of Wynonna Judd's rendition of the national anthem. The 150th Kentucky Derby is happening now. Here's who's singing the national ...

Five-time Grammy award-winner and Kentucky native Wynonna Judd will perform the national anthem at Churchill Downs Racetrack during the 150th Kentucky Derby, presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday, ...