“The Star Spangled Banner” has long been derided as a poor choice for our national anthem. Critics cite it as difficult to sing, difficult to understand, and most often, difficult to lov ...

But his collection of fragments from the Star-Spangled Banner—one red swatch, one white—made him feel less like a have than a have-not. A friend possessed a blue scrap, and, without one for ...

We are privileged to display the Star-Spangled Banner. During the War of 1812, this famous flag survived bombardment and inspired the words that became our national anthem. Now, in full view of ...

Betsy Wolfe, a Broadway actress and singer, was tapped to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the game began. But Wolfe’s rendition appeared to raise eyebrows for the wrong reasons as fans ...

Churchill Downs Racetrack announced today that GRAMMY® nominated recording artist Grace Potter will perform the national ...

There were scattered but audible boos from the sold-out crowd at Rogers Centre as the "The Star-Spangled Banner" was sung by the 40-person ensemble from the local stage production of the Lion King.

TORONTO - Some Blue Jays fans booed the United States’ national anthem at Toronto’s home opener against the Baltimore Orioles. There were scattered but audible boos from the sold-out crowd at ...

The spat even went into the sports world, when Canadian fans booed "The Star-Spangled Banner" in early February during professional sporting events. Then, after Team Canada defeated Team USA in ...

That sentiment has come through during the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” as is customary before sporting events. It began on Feb. 1 in the NHL, when spectators in Ottawa booed the U.S ...

“It’s easier to interpret “The Star-Spangled Banner” as a drug song than “Puff, the Magic Dragon.” When “Puff” was written, I was too innocent to know about drugs. What kind of ...