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Indianapolis Star
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Natalie Grant sang the national anthem at Indy 500. Here's how viewers reacted
Gospel singer Natalie Grant a strong impression on plenty of people with her performance of the national anthem ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500.'Nicely done, Natalie Grant,' wrote blogger Dave Scarangella on social media after the May 25 performance. 'Gentleman, start your engines…' Another viewer of the Indy 500, broadcast on Fox, called for Grant to be an annual thing at the event.'Let's have Natalie Grant back every year!' said John Easter on his @johnnystir account. A bit less impressed appeared to be @NotoriousVerb on X.'Dont ever let that lady sing the national anthem ever again. Just have Jim pull double duty,' they posted, likely referencing singer Jim Cornelison, who performed 'Back Home Again in Indiana' after Grant sang. Some thought Grant put a little too much sauce on 'The Star-Spangled Banner.' 'I hate that the National Anthem is no longer about honoring our country and flag and is now about vocal acrobatics,' offered @Little_Kris10 on X. 'Absolutely atrocious.' The gig is pretty high-profile. According to NBC, the 2024 Indy 500 averaged 5.344 million viewers on NBC and could help win new fans, even for a nine-time Grammy nominee like Grant.'Who TF is Natalie Grant?' asked @CasualMandalor1 on X. Grant, a Seattle native who lives in Nashville, Tennessee, is known for her work in Christian and gospel winner of five GMA Dove Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year, her most recent album "Seasons," which debuted at the top of the Christian Billboard charts, includes collaborations with the likes of Mary Mary and CeCe Winans. Her cover of Whitney Houston's "Step By Step" with Dolly Parton made the mainstream adult contemporary co-founded Hope for Justice, a nonprofit that fights human is also the author of 11 books, including the Glimmer Girls tween series about the adventures of twins and their little sister who travel the world with their vocalist mom. The series was inspired by the three children she has with husband Bernie Herms, a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, producer and composer. Live from IMS: Live Indy 500 fun report from the Snake Pit, Coke Lot, red carpet and more IndyStar reporter Domenica Bongiovanni contributed to this report.
USA Today
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
The Indy 500 winner who had to apologize for drinking orange juice instead of milk
The Indy 500 winner who had to apologize for drinking orange juice instead of milk Indy 500 Sunday is full of great traditions, from the singing of "Back Home Again in Indiana" during pre-race ceremonies to the winner chugging from a bottle of milk in victory lane. But what happens when a driver wants a different drink after one of the biggest wins of their lives? This happened in 1993, and it caused a bigger incident then you may imagine. Why do Indy 500 winners drink milk? The tradition dates back to the 1930's, a time when Louis Meyer, a three-time Indy 500 winner, casually enjoyed buttermilk as a refreshment after races. The milk-drinking ceremony became a part of the annual post-race celebration in 1956 and has remained ever since. The Indy 500 winner who opted for a different drink in victory lane The annual milk chug has become a part of pre-race operations - every driver pre-selects which variety of milk they want in victory lane prior to the race just in case they win. Yet in 1993, Formula 1 legend Emerson Fittipaldi had a different plan in place. He piloted his Team Penske Chevrolet to victory lane for a second career Indy 500 victory, and celebrated with.... orange juice? Fittipaldi, a Brazilian, chose to drink orange juice in order to promote the citrus industry in his home country. Fittipaldi was actually booed by fans over the stunt the following year, and though he did follow tradition and later drink milk during the same celebration of his win, he issued a public apology to the American Dairy Association.
USA Today
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Indy 500 green flag time: When to watch, stream Sunday's race
Indy 500 green flag time: When to watch, stream Sunday's race It's race day in Indianapolis for the 109th running of the Indy 500. Rookie Robert Shwartzman will lead the field to the green flag, Kyle Larson will begin his quest to complete the 1,100 mile double, and Team Penske's Josef Newgarden and Will Power will try to make their way from the back of the field following their post-qualifying penalties. What time should you tune in on Sunday to catch one of the most exciting races of the year? We've got you covered. When will the green flag fly for the 2025 Indy 500? The green flag to start the Indy 500 will fly at 12:45 p.m. ET. What channel is the Indy 500 on? The 2025 Indy 500 will be broadcast on FOX. How to stream the Indy 500 You can stream the Indy 500 on Fubo. Watch the Indy 500 on Fubo Full Indy 500 schedule for Sunday 11:47 a.m. ET: Driver introductions 12:11 p.m. ET: America The Beautiful performed by Ephraim Owens 12:20 p.m. ET: Taps 12:21 p.m. ET: God Bless America performed by Arturo Chacon-Cruz 12:24 p.m. ET: National Anthem performed by Natalie Grant 12:36 p.m. ET: Back Home Again in Indiana performed by Jim Cornelison 12:38 p.m. ET: Command to start engines 12:45 p.m. ET: Indy 500 green flag
