Jennifer Nettles Performs National Anthem at Kentucky Derby: Watch

They call it the “most exciting two minutes in sports,” but that doesn’t truly give enough credit to all the pomp and circumstance surrounding the Kentucky Derby, and this year, Jennifer Nettles kicked it all off with her rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”   

Nettles performed the national anthem in front of an estimated 160,000 fans at Churchill Downs while sporting an elaborate hat, as is Derby tradition. The singer took to her Instagram earlier today (May 4) to post about the pink Arturo Rios-designed hat, writing, “What a treat. I don’t know, is my fascinator big enough?”   

Check out that post as well as video of Nettles’ Kentucky Derby performance below.   

 

 

 

 

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It’s almost time!!!! Singing the National Anthem at @kentuckyderby today!!! What a treat. I don’t know, is my fascinator big enough? Hair: @frankiefoye Makeup: @lindahaymakeup Style: @hayley_atkin_ Dress: @fabianamilazzo Hat: @arturorios

A post shared by Jennifer Nettles (@jennifernettles) on May 4, 2019 at 1:12pm PDT

 

ICYMI: Here is @JenniferNettles performing the #NationalAnthem —- at the @KentuckyDerby! So good! ?? pic.twitter.com/OyappXBoOX

— — Nettles Nation / Sugarland Music Fan Zone — (@NettlesNation) May 4, 2019