How did Jordin Sparks do singing the national anthem at Indy 500? One fan gave her 100/10

John Tufts, Indianapolis Star

After rain delayed Sunday's 2024 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway by nearly four hours, ceremonies for "the greatest spectacle in racing" kicked off with several displays of patriotism. Jordin Sparks, a Grammy-nominated multiplatinum singer-songwriter and actress, sang the national anthem.

Reactions to Sparks' singing of the "Star Spangled Banner" were overwhelmingly positive, with IMS officials calling her rendition "stunning" and "absolutely worth the wait."

Listen to Jordin Sparks sing the national anthem at the Indy 500

Who is Jordin Sparks?

Sparks has garnered both attention and accolades as a singer and actress who won season six of American Idol at age 17. She has since made TV appearances on the Disney Channel, Nickelodeon and "Dancing with the Stars."

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Sparks' popular singles have sold more than 10 million digital tracks in the U.S., according to a news release from the speedway. Her hits include "No Air," "Tattoo," "Battlefield" and "Call My Name."

Singer and national anthem performer Jordin Sparks walks the celebrity red carpet on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Singer and national anthem performer Jordin Sparks walks the celebrity red carpet on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Social media reacts to Jordin Sparks

Singer and national anthem performer Jordin Sparks walks the celebrity red carpet on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Singer and national anthem performer Jordin Sparks walks the celebrity red carpet on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Sparks received positive praise on social media after singing the national anthem. Other artists who've graced the stage at IMS haven't been so fortunate.

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John Tufts covers trending news for the Indianapolis Star. Send him a news tip at JTufts@Gannett.com

This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indy 500 fans enjoyed Jordin Sparks' national anthem rendition

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