Playoff Hockey in Nashville Means Star-Studded National Anthems: First Up, Rascal Flatts [Watch]

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Playoff Hockey in Nashville Means Star-Studded National Anthems: First Up, Rascal Flatts [Watch]

by Jim Casey | @TheJimCasey  |  April 12, 2018

During the Nashville Predators 2017 playoff run to the Stanley Cup Finals, the Preds brought out some of country music’s biggest starts to sing the national anthem on their home ice, including Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, Vince Gill, Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson, Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride, Dierks Bentley and Faith Hill.

For the Preds 2018 playoff run, which began on April 12 against the Colorado Avalanche, Rascal Flatts had the honor of singing the national anthem before Game 1.

Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney revealed the details on his Instagram account, saying: “Hi! Check out @rascalflatts tonight singing the anthem at @predsnhl first rd playoff game 1. Thanks #preds we are honored you invited us!🇺🇸 #godblessamerica #patriotism #hockey #fans
#proud #to #be #an #american.”

 

photo by Jason Simanek

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