Kinsley Murray, 9, sings National Anthem at 2024 NFR after going viral for awful rendition at Pacers game
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Kinsley Murray, the nine-year-old who gained social media fame earlier this year due to her questionable National Anthem performance at a Pacers game, has returned to the stage.
This time she seized the limelight at the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas, captivating a full house at the Thomas & Mack Center with her performance on Friday, December 6.
NFR brought in Kinsley Murray (Basketball Girl) to sing the National Anthem in Las Vegas at the NFRs.
— Cathlina Rivas King 🇺🇸 (@AmeraucanaLover) December 7, 2024
Kinsley Murray sang the Canadian and the U.S. national anthems before the Pacers-Raptors game in Indianapolis in fall 2023.
Does anyone remember hearing her before?
I did… pic.twitter.com/zvAFeBYusJ
Kinsley Murray returns to the stage at NFR following viral National Anthem performance
Kinsley Murray's rendition of the National Anthem during an Indiana Pacers game in February this year had stirred conversation on social media.
Her off-tune version of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' during the Pacers' game against the Toronto Raptors on February 26 became viral, eliciting memes and critical commentary from viewers who deemed her interpretation of the national anthem subpar.
Despite receiving negative feedback, Murray's parents and supporters continue to stand by her, commending her bravery for performing in front of large audiences at such a young age.
Having moved past the viral National Anthem incident, Murray returned to the big stage at the National Finals Rodeo (NFR), a weeklong event drawing rodeo enthusiasts from all over the country. This year, NFR kicked off on December 5. The thrilling action will continue till December 14.
She was adorned in red, white, and blue from head to toe, complete with stars and stripes. Given the Western theme of the event, she nodded to the cowboys present with a glittering cowboy hat.
Murray performed 'The Star-Spangled Banner' once again before Friday evening's rodeo events commenced.
Kinsley Murray's performance at National Finals Rodeo called out
The video of Kinsley Murray's recent performance at the National Finals Rodeo which quickly gained traction on social media, was also not well-received by viewers.
A user said, "I don’t know who gets to decide who sings, but they need to be replaced."
I don’t know who gets to decide who sings, but they need to be replaced.
— Wade Morgan (@wademorganbeef) December 7, 2024
Another added, "Yes and it was painful to listen to."
The third commentator remarked, "I don’t know why her father puts her in this position. There are some things more important than money and fame, especially when a child is involved."
I don’t know why her father puts her in this position.
— Cathlina Rivas King 🇺🇸 (@AmeraucanaLover) December 7, 2024
There are some things more important than money and fame, especially when a child is involved.
A Facebook user wrote, "That was painful to hear!"
"I think they could have chosen a better one. Pretty rough," wrote a critic.
A person said, "That was ruff…. How did she get picked for that….."
Another chimed in, "This is what happens when parents lie to their children."
"The mother should’ve never paid them to let her sing. She has to know that kid can’t sing," a comment read.
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