Chris Stapleton Says He’s “Retired” From Singing National Anthem

Chris Stapleton “Retires” from Singing the National Anthem After Super Bowl Performance

An Iconic Moment at Super Bowl 2023

It’s been two years since Chris Stapleton delivered his unforgettable rendition of the National Anthem at Super Bowl 2023, and fans are still talking about it. The performance was so moving that it brought tears to the eyes of several football players and even the Eagles’ head coach. Stapleton’s powerful voice and heartfelt delivery made it an anthem moment for the ages. However, after a recent podcast appearance, it seems we won’t be hearing him belt out “And the home of the brave” at any future sporting events.

A Nerve-Wracking Experience

Stapleton opened up about his “genuinely nerve-wracking” experience performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” during a recent appearance on Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Dirty Mo Media podcast. The country music star admitted that singing the anthem at the Super Bowl was both a huge honor and an incredibly high-pressure situation. While performing is part of his career, Stapleton explained that this moment was different. “I don’t get nervous to play necessarily, but that one—I was like, ‘I’m going to make sure I’m as prepared as I can be,’” he shared.

Why He’s Retiring from the Anthem

Though Stapleton has been approached multiple times to sing the National Anthem for various events, he had always turned those requests down, joking that he’d only perform it at the Super Bowl. Now that he’s checked that monumental experience off his list, the singer has decided that it will likely be his last time. “I consider myself officially retired from it,” he said. This statement left fans feeling bittersweet, but ultimately, they respect his decision.

A Flawless TV Moment

Stapleton also gave credit to the TV crew who helped make his Super Bowl performance so memorable. According to him, the team behind the scenes did a fantastic job of making the moment feel even more grand and emotional. “Everything that they did to make that moment feel as big and nice as it could, they did it, and they executed it flawlessly,” he noted.

Fans Will Keep the Memory Alive

While Stapleton’s decision to retire from singing the National Anthem is a tough pill to swallow for many fans, there’s comfort in knowing we still have that legendary Super Bowl moment on replay. Until he changes his mind, we’ll hold onto his 2023 performance and cherish it every time we hear the anthem.

Will Stapleton return to the stage for another national anthem? Only time will tell. In the meantime, we’ll be reminiscing about that unforgettable Super Bowl moment.

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