Rachel Platten received positive vibes after his latest national anthem was met with mixed reviews.
Platten, 43, played the “Star-Spangled Banner” before the NFL Wild Card playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, January 13.
The moment was undeniably poignant, given that the game was moved to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, due to the ongoing wildfires in southern California. In commemoration of the tragedy, the stadium was decorated with signs that read “Thank You Firefighters and First Responders.”
Platten’s actual performance, however, proved more divisive on social media.
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“What on earth was that national anthem? 🤔🥴,” one viewer wrote about X. One said, “Hey brah after everything that happened in LA, you couldn’t find a better singer for the national anthem?”
Platten also performed his 2015 hit “Fight Song” before the finale. As he performed, a 200-foot “LA Together” banner appeared off to the side as a backdrop before the band members were introduced.
On his Instagram story, Platten chose to focus on positive reviews of his performance and also posted supportive comments from his fans and followers.
One viewer said Platten’s performance gave him “chills”.
“The hardest things in life can bring people together in a good way sometimes,” the post continued. “Go Rams tonight 🤍.”
Platten also posted a video of a young boy e Steph Curry jersey watching Platten’s national anthem carefully.
“Our little patriot loves his country very much,” read the post. “Every time he hears the National Anthem he claps his hands with joy, stands and concentrates with his hand over his heart and makes sure that we all do the same 🇺🇸.”
The tragic wildfires that have engulfed large parts of southern California have had a profound effect on sports and prominent members of the sports community. Since the fire broke out in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles on Tuesday, January 7, more than 17,000 hectares have burned. Subsequent fires in this region have burned […]
Before the games, Prime Video analyst and former Los Angeles Ram Andrew Whitworth spoke to the crowd inside the stadium and the millions of viewers watching at home.
“In the past week, our region of Los Angeles has been devastated by wildfires,” said Whitworth, 43. “Over 150,000 people have been evacuated. Our friends and neighbors have lost their homes and entire communities have been destroyed, and there is still much work to be done. The courage and bravery of our firefighters and first responders proves that true heroes live among us.”
Whitworth added, “But I believe in the people of Los Angeles. We are strong! We will not be liable for this damage. We will rebuild LA – hand in hand, together. As long as it takes whatever it takes, we will build it together.”
The Rams cruised to a 27-9 victory over the Vikings, which earned them a trip to play the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL Divisional playoffs on Sunday, January 19.