Country music artist Jimmie Allen kicked off the festivities at the Indianapolis 500, bringing a touching and relaxing touch to his rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner. “
Here’s what other people said about his performance:
That’s how you sing the hymn. Thank you, @JimmieAllen. # ThisIsMay | # Indy500 pic. twitter. com/h50DSoiNbU
Jimmie Allen has performed magnificent functionality of the national anthem of the United States of America!Thank you, Jimmie!# Jimmieallen # nationalanthem # indy500
Representing my guy @JimmieAllen on the 4th, I just crushed the national anthem #Indy500 pic. twitter. com/LQr2pKjwtW
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Okaaaay @JimmieAllen with this anthem # Indy500
Amazing #hymne in #Indy500. Congratulations Jimmie Allen!
Milton’s own @JimmieAllen makes a national anthem song live on the user at #Indy500 pic. twitter. com/VZRYX4DyAy
The Twangy does not sing the national anthem. # Indy500
Pre-race culture is of even more special importance this year, as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway welcomes enthusiasts after months of uncertainty and planning.
I’m a fan of the anthem in the opening line of Back Home Again in Indiana. # Indy500
Today’s honorary get starteder @MiloVentimiglia and the singer of the national anthem @JimmieAllen had the chance to meet before the start of the festivities in #IMS. #ThisIsMay | # Indy500 pic. twitter. com/dk7FUswoPf
The Nashville country musician was recently named “New Male Artist of the Year” through the Academy of Country Music awards.
Allen also applauded his fashion.
“The game is over. The best outfit for race day is for @JimmieAllen. “
Game completed. The race day outfit comes down to @JimmieAllen. # Indy500 pic. twitter. com/mjzngWbq7X
Contact IndyStar journalist Rashika Jaipuriar on rjaipuriar@gannett. com and her on Twitter @rashikajpr.