Martha Reeves Scraps Backup Singers in Viral Star-Spangled Banner Moment
TL;DR
Martha Reeves’s Star-Spangled Banner at the inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League game went viral after a rehearsal video obtained by TMZ captured Reeves telling backup singers she didn’t need them, then performing despite the moment; she later explained that wet, windy field conditions and lack of stage monitors made it hard to hear herself, but she was honored to take part in the historic event.
Topics:sportsmusic#backup-singers#martha-reeves#music#star-spangled-banner#viral-moment#womens-professional-baseball-league
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