Best & worst national anthem singers Since 1931, a galaxy of stars have put their own spin on the national anthem. On this July 4, to get us in the Independence Day spirit, let's look back at performances that set off some fireworks and some that made others cover their ears.
Jimi Hendrix
One of the best-known performances at Woodstock came from rock legend Jimi Hendrix  who dazzled the pivotal 1969 music and arts festival  audience with his electrifying version.
Christina Aguilera
Pop singer Christina Aguilera snagged the coveted gig at Super Bowl XLV. But it was her botching of the lyrics that made headlines for weeks after. How did the "Burlesque" star explain the gaffe?
Whitney Houston
In one of the best performances of the anthem ever, Whitney Houston  sang her heart out at the 25th anniversary of America's football championship in 1991.
Carl Lewis
Former Olympic sprinter Carl Lewis may be lightning fast on the track, but he will never be able to outrun his 1993 blundering of the national anthem at an NBA game. Ear-shattering vocals aside, midway through the song Lewis lost his place and then made a promise to the booing crowd.
Marvin Gaye
The late Motown legend  wowed the crowd with his soulful take on the anthem at a major all-star game in 1983.
Roseanne Barr
America's favorite brusque-tongued, working-class TV mother, Roseanne Barr  put her acting skills to work with her infamous 1990 torturing of the national anthem at a San Diego Padres game.
What did the then president have to say about her stunt?
'Glee'
The cast of the hit musical comedy "Glee" poured on the All-American musical charm as they sang the nation's song at the 2009 World Series between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies
R. Kelly
It could have been the high-profile scandal the R&B singer (see photos) was embroiled in at the time of his 2005 anthem performance at a boxing match that drew so much criticism.
Beyoncé
R&B superstar Beyoncé belted out the anthem accompanied by an orchestra before the start of the 2004 Super Bowl between the Carolina Panthers and the New England Patriots.
Kat DeLuna

Dominican R&B sensation Kat DeLuna's soprano vocals must have failed her during her warbled performance at a 2008 Dallas Cowboys game.
Chris Daughtry
Former "American Idol" finalist Chris Daughtry rocked the anthem at a chilly NFC championship game in 2007.
Michael Bolton
Sexy balladeer Michael Bolton  was mercilessly ridiculed for his 2003 performance at a Red Sox-Yankees game. When he couldn't remember the lyrics, the 1990s soft rock star relied on a cheat sheet.
Mariah Carey
Less than five months after a catastrophic event, pop superstar Mariah Carey  put her heart into her anthem performance at the 2002 Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and the St. Louis Rams.

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