Country music singer Chris Stapleton has announced his retirement from singing the national anthem, revealing the news on Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s podcast. Stapleson, who performed the anthem during the 2023 Super Bowl, explained that he used to turn down requests to sing the anthem, jokingly saying he would only do it at the Super Bowl. He noted that singing the anthem brings more pressure than performing regular songs, and his goal during the Super Bowl performance was to not mess up. Stapleton emphasized the importance of not flubbing the words or guitar lick, aiming to execute the anthem without insulting it. The singer expressed relief in successfully completing the anthem without any mishaps. As a result, he has officially retired from singing the national anthem. Mark Heim, a reporter for The Alabama Media Group, covered Stapleton’s retirement announcement and can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim for more updates.
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