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A lot of us look forward to the singing of the national anthem at sporting events. It\u2019s always exciting to see who\u2019ll be the voice behind it too \u2013 especially during major games when celebrities are often brought in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crowd members at the Western Conference finals were in for quite the experience when country music star Keith Urban walked out onto the ice. His performance of the \u201cStar-Spangled Banner\u201d is one that\u2019s giving the internet chills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A man with an amazing talent and a big heart.
Keith Urban is a four-time Grammy award-winning artist who\u2019s made himself a successful career in the world of country music. In addition, he\u2019s known for his humanitarian work \u2013 along with being an American Idol judge and a coach on The Voice Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Urban is originally from New Zealand, but is also a citizen of the United States. He\u2019s been married to his beautiful wife, actress Nicole Kidman, since 2006.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s an incredible way to start the game.
Fans of the Nashville Predators have been treated to many unforgettable performances while at their team\u2019s hockey games. From Carrie Underwood to Vince Gill, the ice arena has been filled with many beautiful renditions of the national anthem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Predators were set to play the Anaheim Ducks at the Bridgestone Arena, when Urban was announced as the musician who\u2019d be singing the anthem that evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Urban, it was his first time performing the \u201cStar-Spangled Banner\u201d for an event.
The crowd roars with excitement as Keith Urban enters the rink and stands before the microphone. He, of course, was wearing a yellow Predators jersey with his name printed on the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As the arena silenced, Urban began belting out the national anthem with his own country flare. The sound of his voice fills the room, becoming more powerful as his performance goes on.
Once he reaches the patriotic lyrics, \u201cOh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave,\u201d the audience can\u2019t help but give a cheer. They also erupt when Urban finishes the song with a bang while singing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cO\u2019er the land of the free and the home of the brave?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There have been many musicians over the years who have taken on the Star-Spangled Banner, and Urban\u2019s rendition is one that touches you straight in the heart. Just like when the high school wrestler sang it, or when the football player went viral for his performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The whole experience meant a lot to Keith Urban.
After his appearance on the ice, Urban spoke with Jon Morosi from the NHL Network. He explained how much it meant to him to be chosen as that night\u2019s singer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI\u2019ve lived in America 25 years, I\u2019ve never been asked to sing the national anthem. It was such an honor to do it here in Nashville for the Preds.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also told Morosi:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a nerve-wracking experience, but above all it\u2019s a huge honor. For me, for all the years I\u2019ve lived here one of the proudest moments ever in my life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOne of the proudest moments ever in my life.\u201d@KeithUrban spoke with @JonMorosi after singing the National Anthem before Game 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) May 17, 2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even viewers have left comments about how much they enjoyed Urban\u2019s rendition. One person wrote:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell done by Keith. Awesome to see some of the popular Singers from Nashville contribute to Hockey!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another commented:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSimple and utterly beautiful. I\u2019m sold sold sold!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can watch Keith Urban\u2019s performance of the national anthem below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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