Jesse McCartney Messes Up National Anthem Before NASCAR Fontana Race
Jesse McCartney just performed ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ at today’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Fontana, California, but the pop singer missed a verse (or two) and was off-key during the disappointing national anthem rendition. Jesse had told fans prior to the performance on his Twitter:
On my way to Auto Club Spdwy for NASCAR. Getting ready to sing the National Anthem. 12pm PST on ABC.
First Nascar race! Singin’ the Anthem today! I’ll be the guy with yellow earplugs! LOUD!!!!
The situation is generating some buzz on Twitter, with opinions ranging from “epic fail”, “moron” and “idiot”.
Update: TMZ has the video.
Update II: Jesse had this to say on his Twitter:
Here At the Nascar race! So much fun! Can’t believe I forgot the words to the Anthem! I’ve performed it 100 times. Bad Nerves today I guess
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October 11th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Hey, everyone makes mistakes, this isnt the first time he’s sung the national anthem, but it is the first time he’s forgotten the words. The kid was nervous. What’s important is he kept going with his head held high. He sounded great, give him a break.
October 11th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
What an idiot. Doesn’t even know our National Anthem. How hard is it to practice before making a fool of yourself.
October 11th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
I was watching for the nascar and saw that he made a big mistake. Very emberassing but he’s human, we all have our off days and make mistakes. I would never have the courage to stand in front of thousands os people either.
October 11th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Everyone makes mistakes! He’s human >.< This was not his first time singing the National Anthem. All the other times, he did GREAT!
October 11th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
wow, really. he didnt even do that bad. everyone messes up ? who cares. jesse’s amazing . now, shudddup seriously. kthanks (:
October 11th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
i think jesse did amazing and he was so good don’t diss him he was great!!!!!!!!
October 11th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
it was just one mistake everyone makes mistakes just leave him alone
October 11th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Yes he made a very big mistake, but don’t we all? Whats important is he brushed it off, and kept going with his head held high. He’s human just like you and me. Jesse is very talented and is writing for many people from Toni Braxton to David Archuleta, give him a break.
October 11th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Hey!
What?? Idiot??
I’d like to see them in their place.
He’s human, everyone can make mistakes!
Think: Are not you nervous at an event would put it?
He’s amazing!
@JesseMcCartney Courage! You’re awesome! An error has it either!
Martha McC Fan 4ever!!
October 11th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
LEAVE JESSE ALONE…HE’S HUMAN TOO! and he is a very talented and hot guy…don’t hate ppl!
October 11th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
so what if he messed up? a lot of celebs miss lyrics, get over it.
October 11th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
leave him alone; poor thing, let’s see you sing the national anthem. he did the best he could,and I am a fan and proud of him. If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say it..
October 11th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
who cares if he messed up?! get over it! he forgot words, he never fell off stage or anything (even if that happened it would be nothing big cause plenty do). just let it go! it happens to every singer! :-) , x
October 11th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
he is amazing and he has sang the national anthem just fine before! HES GREAT! who cares if he messed up!
October 11th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Haters, you don’t know what it is like to be in his shoes! He has sang the national anthem lots of times perfectly. he got nervous, so what? He’s human! At least he has the courage to sing in front of thousands of ppl,and still be able to get through it. I respect him for that! Even after messing up, he still pulled through and got cheered, I bet noone else could have done that. I’d like to see all of you ignorant ones get up there and sing in front of everyone! And there is a reason why he is up there singing,cuz he has talent. No one is perfect, so all of you calling him a moron, you’re morons for judging others for one simple mistake.
October 11th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
so what if he messed up, he was wicked nervous. loads of people mess up singing it all the time at sporting events. why pick on him?! i still love him.
October 11th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
So he sounded a little off one day, everyone has those days. Lay off!
October 11th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
I think everyone needs to give Jesse some slack. I personally think he sounded amazing.
He’s human. He made a mistake. Get over it.
October 11th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Ya know what, who cares! he’s human! It happens. Everyone makes mistakes and I thought he was very professional about it. He messed up but just kept going. We al make mistakes! Don’t make him feel dumb about it and don’t make fun of him for it! He’s a very talented artist and I don’t think he should be getting teased about it. I’d like to see anyone of you haters go out there and sing in front of millions of people and see how well you do! Good luck, seriously! Leave the poor kid alone. I think he rocked and I think always rocks no matter what! GO JESSE!!! <3
October 11th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Everyone makes mistakes!! Leave Jesse alone, he is a great, wonderful, talented singer, etc. Leave him alone!!
October 11th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
poor jessse, he was nervouse and hes getting crap from all of you! i admire his courage to get up there and the fact he even finished the song.
October 11th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
Ummm people? He sucked. Who cares if he sang it alright other times… People are criticizing this performance… Because he did screw up… And he is supposedly a professional singer so we expect him to sing well… and know the words… It’s just a given…
October 11th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Sorry, but he’s in the wrong business if he gets nervous in front of crowds. The National Anthem is the one song every American should be required to know, regardless of whether you ever have to sing it in front of a crowd or not. No excuses here, sorry.
October 11th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
he sounded amazing and everyone makes mistakes! people need to look past this one mess up and support Jesse for all the great songs he has put out there!
October 11th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
The time to forget the words (I’m not sure how you do that when YOUR JOB IS TO SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM) IS NOT on stage in front of the world at a NASCAR Race. The kid screwed up and he’ll probably admit it easier than all the excuse makers who feel sorry for him. Give him a cheat sheet next time.
October 11th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
dudee he knows the national anthem hes performed it hundreds of times!! he jus messed up..
October 11th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
leave the poor guy alone! he tried at least! hell, i’d be nervous too! he’s very talented and should be respected because he’s amazing! i’m a huge fan of his, and always will be! way to go jesse! :)
October 11th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
ya know what.
give this kid a break.
he sounded amazing even though he forgot the words.
at least he didn’t stop or act like he messed up.
he was nervous and JUST A KID.
and to all you people who are like “what an idiot” i’d like to see you morons get up in front of that many people and sing.
that’s all I have to say.
October 11th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Why do you think they record music in a studio ?
October 12th, 2009 at 5:55 am
are you kiddin me? this kid aint no american. its his JOB to sing songs, LEARN THE WORDS!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 12th, 2009 at 7:01 am
If he is soooooooooooooooooooo professional and has sung it before then 1 he should not be nervous and 2 he should KNOW the words. And worst case carry cue cards with you next time. WHAT A FREEKIN IDIOT. I could sing it better and I am not even a singer and I know the words.
October 12th, 2009 at 7:49 am
Jesse is awesome. Always has been and always will be. He’s human and we allllllll make misteaks. I just hate that he is in the celebrity spotlight and critics will not let him forget this for a very long time. If it were you or I, it would be forgotten by next week. You’re awesome Jesse!! Keep Rockin’ On!!!!!
October 12th, 2009 at 10:13 am
What everyone’s forgetting to mention is that he’s a PROFESSIONAL SINGER so should be used to performing in front of huge crowds plus HE’S NOT A KID ANYMORE!!!!
So enough of saying that someone else couldn’t get up in front of millions of people & sing because WE’RE NOT PROFESSIONALS guys. And in the real world most 20 some-
things aren’t considered kids & don’t expect people to baby them.
October 12th, 2009 at 10:45 am
I cannot believe you are all giving him a break. He is an idiot and a NO-talent. This is one of the most important songs in the US and I am pretty sure that the kids are taught this anthem in elementary school.
EPIC Fail and DISGRACEFUL!!
October 12th, 2009 at 11:14 am
I am a proffesional singer/ song writer, and I have made my share of mistakes, But with the National Anthem, which I perform on guitar, I will rehearse over, and over, and over again as to not hit a wrong fhrasing or a wrong note, because everone knows that song and sings along with it. You slow it down or you hammer it into your head and you do it and you do it right. Have played in front of thousands… Who’s nervous?
October 12th, 2009 at 11:15 am
ever heard of a live album?
October 12th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
all you who be defendin this lil brat need to get ur head on straight! if its jus cuz you like the way he look, then ask him out! but dont b sayin he a great singer or that he jus made a lil mistake n give him a break! look at his twitter message, he dont care! he jus think it a joke! its NOT a joke, its the national anthem! learn the words OR LEAVE THIS COUNTRY! WE DONT NEED POSERS WHO CANT SING OUR GREAT SONG!!!!!
October 12th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
As a prior service member and a Nascar fan I am deeply disappointed. You people need to remember that Nascar is one of the last American sports traditions this country really has left and has a huge military following not only here but overseas as well. And to have this kid screw up a song that means so much to me and my fellow brothers and sisters wearing the uniform is truely disappointing. He may be a good singer to all the teeny bopper girls out there but he has definatley tarnished his reputation as being a national anthem singer.
October 12th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
I thought something was missing, where were the planes overhead?
October 16th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Omg i cant belive he messed up the National Athem.
October 16th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
how could jesse forget the national anthem anyone could sing it. its like he didn’t care. and jesse never gets nerves. if he could sing in front of millions of people he shouldn’t get nerves with singing the national anthem.