Alright, let’s gab a bit about who warbled that song before the football game, you know, the one where they stand all serious-like with their hands on their hearts. They call it the “national anthem,” sounds all fancy, but it’s just a song, right?
So, I heard tell that a gal named Coco Jones did the singing for the Ravens and Chiefs game. Yep, that Coco girl. Someone said she was just a little tyke, all dolled up with pink nail polish, the first time she sang that song in front of a big crowd. Her daddy, Mike Jones, must’ve been proud as a peacock. This time, though, it was a big deal game, not some small-time thing. She’s all grown up now, singin’ her heart out for all them football fans.
- Coco Jones sang for the Ravens and Chiefs game.
- She sang the “national anthem” before the kickoff.
- It wasn’t her first time, she sang it as a little girl too.
Now, some other games, they had different singers. I think they do that every game, get a new person to sing. Keeps things interesting, I guess. Like that Andra Day woman. She sang a song called “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” before that big Super Bowl game in Las Vegas. Powerful voice, that one. Sounded like she meant every word. They say that song is special, somethin’ called the “Black national anthem”. Fancy, huh?
And then there was Mickey Guyton. She sang at the Super Bowl too, a while back, in California. Folks said she did a mighty fine job. I tell you, these singers, they got some pipes on ’em. Must practice a lot, or maybe they’re just born with it, like some folks are born with a knack for growin’ big ol’ tomatoes.
Oh, and I almost forgot, that Natalie Grant. She’s one of them church singers, a real sweet-sounding lady. They said she was at the kickoff game with the Kansas City Chiefs, them fellas who won the Super Bowl last year. Patrick Mahomes, that’s their quarterback. He’s somethin’ else, that boy. Throws that football like it’s nothin’. But we’re talkin’ about singers, not quarterbacks, right? So, Natalie, she was there, singin’ her heart out. They say she’s got a bunch of them Grammy awards. Fancy things, those Grammys, but I bet they don’t taste as good as a slice of apple pie.
So, you see, it’s not always the same person singin’ that song. They got different folks for different games. Coco Jones, Andra Day, Mickey Guyton, Natalie Grant… all beltin’ it out for the football crowds. And them football players, they stand there all serious, but I bet they’re hummin’ along in their heads.
Now, some folks get all worked up about that anthem, sayin’ it means this or that. But to me, it’s just a song, a way to get things started. Like sayin’ grace before dinner, only with more folks watchin’. And these singers, they’re just doin’ their job, singin’ their hearts out for the fans and the players. And that Kansas City team, they’re tryin’ to win another Super Bowl. Heard tell it’s never been done before, three in a row. But that’s a whole ‘nother story, ain’t it?
So, next time you hear that song before the game, you’ll know a little somethin’ about who’s singin’ it. Might be Coco, might be Andra, might be someone else entirely. But one thing’s for sure, they’ll be givin’ it their all, just like them football players on the field.
And that’s all I got to say about that. Now, where’s that cup of coffee? My throat’s drier than a dusty road.
