Jimmie Allen To Perform National Anthem At Indianapolis 500

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Jimmie Allen. Photo: John Shearer

Country music star Jimmie Allen will perform the national anthem at the 105th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 30.

Allen will perform “The Star Spangled Banner” at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on NBC’s telecast of this year’s historic edition of the world’s most iconic race begins at 10 a.m. CST.

“We are excited to welcome Jimmie to the Racing Capital of the World for what will surely be a  memorable and emotional Memorial Day Weekend performance,” says IMS President J. Douglas Boles. “The National Anthem is a signature pre-race moment, and this year’s rendition carries extra meaning as we prepare to welcome fans back to the Indy 500 and honor our frontline heroes.”

Allen, the reigning ACM New Male Artist of the Year, made history in 2018 as the first Black artist to launch a career with two consecutive No. 1 hits on country radio with “Best Shot” and “Make Me Want To” both hitting the top of the charts. His most recent release, Bettie James, is named in honor of his late father and late grandmother, who were both great influences on his music career. The EP is a star-studded collaboration featuring Brad Paisley, Charley Pride, Darius Rucker, Mickey Guyton, Nelly, Noah Cyrus, The Oak Ridge Boys, Rita Wilson, Tauren Wells and Tim McGraw.

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