Kaepernick is protesting two things, and they are police violence and injustice,” she responded in a statement to Variety. Gladys Knight has been tapped to sing the National Anthem ahead of the upcoming Super Bowl LIII game in Atlanta, seizing the moment as a means to unite the country. national anthem after receiving criticism from supporters of former quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who used the pre-game tradition. In the face of controversy surrounding Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling protest, Knight made clear why she made the decision to perform. Singer Gladys Knight has defended her decision to perform the U.S.
NBC’s Today show reported Friday that Knight wrestled with whether to join a boycott over the NFL’s treatment of Colin Kaepernick, the former quarterback who protested racial injustice by kneeling during the national anthem. The 74-year-old singer finished “The Star-Spangled Banner” at two minutes and one second, which was 14 seconds more than the timing prediction proposed by betting sites.īut when you’re Gladys Knight and considered the Empress of Soul (may the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, rest in peace), there’s no need to worry about some guy on the Internet paying attention to the song you’ve performed many times. ATLANTA (AP) Gladys Knight says her singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl will bring people together. Seven-time Grammy winner Gladys Knight kicked off the Super Bowl in Atlanta with the national anthem in a white studded dress, sparkling headpiece, and silver heeled boots to match. Don't miss Gladys Knight's powerful version of the National Anthem The New England Patriots battle the Los Angeles Rams during during Super.
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