Ne-Yo saluted the sweet sounds of Motown with a unique rendition of the US National Anthem in the famed label’s hometown of Detroit.
The GRAMMY Award-winning crooner was on hand at the NFL Thanksgiving game between the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys.
Taking a center stage, Mr. Smith delivered a soulful take on ‘The Star-Spangled Banner.’
Check it out below…
https://youtu.be/vtEpz-WYms4
Taking on the National Anthem can be quite an intimidating feat, especially when opting for a different approach.
For Ne-Yo, however, the risk paid off. Solid performance.
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Amazing! Totally destroyed Crackney Houston’s version ????????
Oh you poor DELUSIONAL Soul
The Queen and Diva approve ????????????????
Crackney could never.
Your crackhead mom shoulda put more bleach in your bottle ????
You should put more bleaching soap on your skin ????
Oh you poor DELUSIONAL Soul
Crackney Hoeston was AWFUL
I like Ne-Yo, but not this rendition. He sang it 10x better for Game 4 of the NBA Finals two years ago. It was excellent.
The game was between the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears ……
He looks like the teacher from Assassination Classroom.