Singer Loomis apologizes for National Anthem mishap during live taping
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Singer Loomis has apologized after his poor performance of the national anthem during a live C-SPAN broadcast went viral.
On Wednesday, Loomis opened a debate hosted by the Free and Equal Elections Foundation, featuring third-party candidates, with a presentation of the Star-Spangled Banner.
Midway through her performance — which was also broadcast on radio and online — her voice audibly cracked as she belted out the song's classic high notes.
“I made it, I made it. Can I go back, please?” he pleaded, before hearing a voice off-camera informing him that it was a live broadcast.
He quickly jumped into song, finished his performance to applause from the moderators, candidates and the audience as he left the stage.
The clip of her performance went viral on social media and many viewers compared her flub to former Black Eyed Peas star Fergie's dramatic rendition of the national anthem at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.
Loomis drew ridicule online for addressing “all the craziness” that followed in a video posted to Instagram on Saturday.
“First, I want to apologize to the Free and Equal Political Party for this accident, and I want to apologize from the bottom of my heart. And I'm very sorry, I didn't want to mess up the national anthem and I wanted to thank you guys for giving me a chance and believing in me,” she said.
He shared that performing the national anthem was something he had long had concerns about singing.
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“I was always afraid I was going to fail, and then I did, and the world saw it,” he added. “So I just wanted someone out there who saw, you can turn something negative into something positive.”
Captioning the post, she further explained: “I was there a little late and didn't have a clear signal, which shocked me when we went live! I know it wasn't my best, and I'm really sorry if it didn't hit the mark. I take full responsibility on my part and request that you do not make this incident a reflection of the artist I am and am trying to be.
“I'm grateful for the opportunity and all the love and support I've received. I'm taking it as a learning experience, and I can't wait to come back stronger!”
Earlier this year, country singer Ingrid Andres was criticized for her rookie performance in the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby.
Andres later revealed that he was drunk during the show and later requested medical attention.
“I won't bulls*** you, I was drunk last night,” she said at the time. “I'm checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need. That wasn't me last night. I apologize to MLB, all the fans, and I love this country so much for this service I will let you all know how the rehab goes. I hear it's very funny.”
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