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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.
Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Fans slam 'horrible' national anthem at Indy500: 'What a butcher job'
Racing fans were far from impressed with the rendition of the national anthem that took place before Sunday's Indy500 showpiece. American singer and songwriter Natalie Grant performed the Star Spangled Banner ahead of the race in Indianapolis, but her effort was quickly branded 'horrible' on social media. 'The national anthem singer is horrible,' one user said on X. Another put: 'This woman singing the National Anthem is HORRIBLE. What a butcher job'. While a third went as far to say: 'The singing of the National Anthem by Natalie Grant was horrendous. Awful.' More to follow.
Fox Sports
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
How to watch 2025 Indy 500 Race: Start time, date, TV channel, streaming
The 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 will be broadcast live on FOX, with exciting events throughout the month of May. Keep reading for key details, including race dates, start times, TV channels and streaming options. When is the 2025 Indy 500? What time does it start? The green flag for the Indy 500 Race will drop at 12:45 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 25th. Check out the complete schedule for race weekend Friday, May 23 - Miller Lite Carb Day Saturday, May 24 - Legends Day presented by Firestone Public Drivers Meeting: 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. ET Sunday, May 25 - Race Day Pre-Race - 10 a.m. ET (FOX) National Anthem by Natalie Grant - 12:20 p.m. ET (FOX) 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 - 12:45 p.m. ET (FOX) Where is the Indy 500? The race will take place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, IN. The track is 200 laps, 500 miles, and features straightaways that are 5/8ths of a mile long. How can I watch the 2025 Indy 500 Race? What channel will it be on? The 2025 Indy 500 Race will be broadcast on FOX. How can I stream the 2025 Indy 500 Race? The 2025 Indy 500 Race will be available to be streamed live on the FOX Sports website and the FOX Sports App . For those without cable, there are live-streaming services that carry FOX, FS1 and FS2, including YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV and fuboTV. If you have an antenna in a good reception area, you can also watch INDYCAR on your local FOX station. Check out the Federal Communications Commission TV reception maps to see which stations are available in your area. recommended Get more from NTT INDYCAR SERIES Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Indianapolis Star
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Who is Natalie Grant, the 2025 Indy 500 national anthem performer?
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced on May 21 that Natalie Grant will sing the national anthem ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500. Here's what to know about the singer. Grant is a singer and songwriter best known for her work in Christian and gospel music. She has won 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 Mary Mary, CeCe Winans and more. Her cover of Whitney Houston's "Step By Step" with Dolly Parton made the mainstream adult contemporary chart. Outside of her singing career, Grant co-founded Hope for Justice, a nonprofit that fights human trafficking. She's an author who's written 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. Grant is married to Bernie Herms, a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, producer and composer, and the pair's three children inspired the book series.
Indianapolis Star
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
Indy 500 start time, 2025 race day schedule, TV channel, stream, radio
The 109th Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 25, 2025, on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. But there's plenty of action on the track before the race. 6 a.m.: Gates open 8:45-10:10 a.m.: Borg Warner Trophy march to the bricks. 9-9:20 a.m.: Cars to pit lane 9:30 a.m.: Red carpet show 10:30 a.m.: Cars to grid on front stretch 10:37 a.m.: Indy 500 winners lap 10:54 a.m.: Historic cars lap 11:25 a.m.: Military appreciation lap 11:47 a.m.: Driver introductions 12:18 p.m.: Invocation 12:24 p.m.: National anthem, Natalie Grant 12:29 p.m.: Drivers to your cars 12:36 p.m.: "Back Home Again in Indiana," Jim Cornelison 12:38 p.m.: Command to start engines, Roger Penske 12:45 p.m.: Green flag for 109th Indy 500, 200 laps on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval Sunday, May 25, weather permitting. Green flag is scheduled for 12:45 p.m. ET. Buy Indy 500 tickets on StubHub TV: Fox. Will Buxton is the play-by-play voice, with analysts James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell. Watch with a free Fox Sports app.
