White Sox announce fan contest to sing National Anthem at September home game

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox are inviting fans to step up to the plate and put their vocals to the test in their inaugural White Sox National Anthem Contest.

Beginning today through Thursday, July 11, fans are invited to submit an audition video online at whitesox.com/anthem for a chance to perform at live, in-person auditions, held Thursday, Aug. 8, at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Following the final-round auditions, one grand prize winner will be invited back to the ballpark to sing the National Anthem ahead of Chicago’s evening game on Tuesday, Sept. 10 against the Cleveland Guardians.

For those who make it to in-person auditions, judges will score finalists on their overall performance, including categories such as vocal quality, projection, expression and emotion.

Contestants who make it to in-person auditions will also have an opportunity to perform in front of a star-studded panel of expert judges. The group includes Hall of Fame great Harold Baines, trilingual pop and R&B artist Aya Ito, American Idol, Season 6 contestant and Sox anthem regular Gina Ruzicka, and more.

All finalists will receive a limited-edition White Sox National Anthem Contest T-Shirt, with the grand prize winner presented a customized White Sox jersey and hat ahead of their Sept. 10 performance.

The contest entry window closes on Thursday, July 11 at 11:59 p.m. CT.

For further details, eligibility restrictions and official rules, visit whitesox.com/anthem .

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