National Anthem Performance Before Bears-Texans Turns Heads

The national anthem is a cherished tradition before any primetime showdown, and for the Houston Texans ' home opener against the Chicago Bears on Sunday night, country singer Clay Walker performed his rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

Walker, known for his deep ties to Texas sports and his distinct country style, has sung the anthem at various events over the years.

However, this time, his performance is gaining viral attention for unexpected reasons. Many attendees have pointed out that Walker may have sung some of the lyrics incorrectly, sparking a wave of social media posts discussing the potential discrepancies.

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While Clay Walker's performance was strong and his voice was as impressive as ever, fans quickly took to social media to question whether he misquoted the lyrics of the National Anthem.

Fan reactions:

"Come on, Clay Walker—you’re from Texas and you don’t know the words to the National Anthem? WTF!" one fan posted

"I could be mistaken, but did Clay Walker misquote the National Anthem?" another user wondered .

"Clay Walker done messed up the lyrics, smh," a third fan commented.

"Did @ClayWalker sing the #NationalAnthem correctly?" asked another fan .

Regardless, it captured some serious attention prior the Texans kicking off their season at NRG Stadium with high expectations as they look to improve to 2-0 with a win over the Bears.

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