The famous Star-Spangled Banner—today one of the greatest treasures of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History—may not have been raised until first light on September 14.

“The Star-Spangled Banner” was popularized in the Civil War, and President Woodrow Wilson issued an executive order in 1916 to recognize it as the national anthem.

As she was singing “The Star-Spangled Banner,” Chenoweth, 56, held a long, high note at one point, prompting an outburst of applause and cheers from the sold-out crowd.

Actress and powerhouse singer Kristin Chenoweth is making her opinion clear after some people criticized her rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner." ...

Broadway legend and lifelong OKC fan Kristin Chenoweth lit up the arena ahead of Game 7, and the crowd’s reaction said it all.

Before the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers tipped off their do-or-die Game 7 showdown in the NBA Finals, fans in Oklahoma City got a dose of hometown magic from a voice that’s no ...

Kristin Chenoweth’s unique spin on the national anthem proved divisive ahead of Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Chenoweth, 56, performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the Oklahoma City Thunder ...

Influencer and R&B singer Nezza, whose real name is Vanessa Hernández, has gone viral for singing the Star-Spangled Banner in Spanish.

Singer Says She Was Told Not To Sing 'Star-Spangled Banner' In Spanish But 'Did It Anyway' “Safe to say I’m never allowed in that stadium again,” Latin-R&B musician Nezza said after her performance at ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers told singer Nezza to sing the '"Star Spangled Banner" in English, not Spanish. She sung it in Spanish anyway and has millions of views.

Courtesy: The Smithsonian. "The Star-Spangled Banner" became the country's official national anthem in 1931 and had already been translated into many languages, including two Spanish versions.

Deseret News archives: ‘Star Spangled Banner’ named national anthem on this day in 1931 On March 3, 1931, President Hoover made it official. Now it is sung at national events, ballgames and patriotic ...