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The National Anthem in Game 3 of the World Series, a marathon 18-inning game that ended in victory for Brad Paisley’s favorite team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, was sung by Grammy-winning country singer Brad Paisley, who took the field. The country music star not only celebrated her birthday publicly, but was also showered with love and joking comments from the audience.
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Going to the biggest stage in sport with such a big, down-to-earth performance was very brave of Brad Paisley. The singer and guitarist experienced a slow-building but very long Game 3 of the World Series that would eventually involve the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays. The first part of the release had managed to survive the more demanding and less insightful release, which some have considered extremely powerful. The fan who supported the Dodgers even indirectly hinted at the unique birthday celebration mixed with a major sporting occasion by sharing in the team’s victory.
Kimberly Williams-Paisley, the actress who is married to Brad, was the first to initiate the very fun and entertaining interaction on the occasion of her husband’s birthday and victory. She took a humorous approach and suggested that could be the reason for the game’s unusual length, saying: ‘Is it your fault it lasted 18 innings again?’ Nice to see the @dodgers win for your birthday!’ This humorous accusation was followed by the reaction of other users who also had fun. One person said: “So if he’s responsible for the long innings, I bet most Americans will be glad they watched this game today.” Just when I thought America was completely gone, I realized there’s still a little bit left, and that game was a reminder of that; The 18 innings were probably his fault anyway!’ Another individual continued the comedic tone by asking, ‘Do you think he’ll give you another song if you keep playing?!’
Jokes regarding the length of the game did not diminish appreciation for Paisley’s performance. Most of the public considered it very clever that he managed to do it without adding anything unnecessary to the anthem. While one person conveyed the general opinion and stated: ‘This was the least challenging but at the same time the most beautiful performance! Many artists sing the national anthem in their own way and that takes away its meaning.’ Another example was: ‘And THIS is how it’s done…simple and simply beautiful.’ The same theme of gratitude for a classic and heartfelt interpretation of the anthem was reflected in numerous comments.
Some users not only noted but even relived their very personal connection to the national anthem, making Brad’s performance more impactful for them. One user expressed his opinion, saying: ‘I admit that my feelings towards the anthem have changed since my son joined the Marines. I’ve always been proud to be the daughter of a Navy veteran, but being the mother of a soldier is different.’ This is a good example of how the performance not only highlighted national pride and family sacrifice, but also became very personal for many viewers.
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It was a great advantage for the public to be able to appreciate the artist more than ever on that special day. ‘You would be perfect for the Superbowl halftime show!!!!’ stated one overzealous fan, while another simply said, “Braddd, we all miss your voice.” When is the next album coming out? These comments indicate that Brad Paisley’s audience is not only willing but also eager to see more of him, whether on the sporting field or on the concert stage. A major sporting event, a patriotic duty, and a personal milestone formed a memorable moment for both Brad Paisley and his fans. His performance turned out to be a unifying point through celebration, pride and even humor, revealing the bond he had with his audience that could not be broken. Such an event artistically fused his musical talent with his personal passions and thus, an exciting new chapter was written in the narrative of the 2020 World Series.
