Read more national anthem stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/32320/national-anthem.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 5:18:42 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/57420/angry-shareholders-pelt-bank-chairman-with-shoes.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAn emergency meeting of troubled Belgian bank Fortis had to be suspended today after raucous shareholders raided the stage and pelted the bank's chairman with shoes. The bank is attempting to broker a sale to BNP Paribas, the French giant, but angry small shareholders booed, shouted down speakers and demanded...http://www.newser.com/story/57420/angry-shareholders-pelt-bank-chairman-with-shoes.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 28 Apr 2009 8:31:52 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/49807/hudsons-use-of-backing-track-is-common.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagJennifer Hudson's use of a pre-recorded backing track for her boffo rendition of the national anthem at the Super Bowl is par for the course in the industry these days, ABC News reports. Exhibit A: Faith Hill did the same when she sang "America the Beautiful" before the same game....http://www.newser.com/story/49807/hudsons-use-of-backing-track-is-common.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 03 Feb 2009 18:08:07 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/49619/hudson-scores-with-super-bowl-comeback.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagJennifer Hudson returned to the spotlight yesterday for the first time since her family tragedy, giving an emotional performance of the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, AP reports. When she asked the producer how she did, “I told her ‘Touchdown!’” he said. “She’s in such a great place,...http://www.newser.com/story/49619/hudson-scores-with-super-bowl-comeback.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 02 Feb 2009 7:45:11 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/49470/bush-gets-misty-eyed-during-anthem.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIn his first public appearance since Barack Obama’s inauguration, George W. Bush took in a women’s basketball game Wednesday at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, about 25 miles from their Crawford ranch. Bush received applause when he and Laura walked onto the court, and seemed to almost tear up while...http://www.newser.com/story/49470/bush-gets-misty-eyed-during-anthem.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 30 Jan 2009 12:30:02 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/47851/hudson-to-sing-at-super-bowl.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagJennifer Hudson will return to the stage for the first time since her family murder tragedy at next month's Super Bowl, sources tell E! Online. The singer has stayed out of the spotlight since her mother, brother and nephew were killed in October. Rumors that she was to sing at...http://www.newser.com/story/47851/hudson-to-sing-at-super-bowl.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 14 Jan 2009 5:02:15 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/35838/hudson-to-sing-anthem-at-dnc.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBruce Springsteen may be scheduled to close the Democratic convention, but Barack Obama has asked Jennifer Hudson to perform the national anthem, People reports. "His reps called and said we'd love for you to sing the anthem on Thursday," the Oscar winner’s rep told People. "She's thrilled and excited. It's...http://www.newser.com/story/35838/hudson-to-sing-anthem-at-dnc.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 26 Aug 2008 12:00:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/34728/chinas-anthem-star-a-fake.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagNine-year-old Lin Miaoke became a sensation after performing the Chinese anthem at the Olympics opening ceremony, and has been busily doing interviews and accepting praise ever since. There’s just one problem: The voice billions around the world actually heard was a 7-year-old with crooked teeth who was replaced after a...http://www.newser.com/story/34728/chinas-anthem-star-a-fake.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 12 Aug 2008 8:02:19 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/31539/black-national-anthem-stuns-audience.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA black jazz singer got plenty of glares before the mayor's address in Denver this week when instead of singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" as expected, she sang "Lift Every Voice and Sing"—known as the "black national anthem." Many in the audience appeared shocked and the mayor later said he...http://www.newser.com/story/31539/black-national-anthem-stuns-audience.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 03 Jul 2008 4:52:13 CDT