From Whitney Houston and Ray Charles to Chris Stapleton and Dan + Shay, explore the greatest national anthem performances ever and why they continue to define American history.

Was it ‘Whitney Houston good?’ Lady Gaga sings the national anthem before Super Bowl 50. Marcio Jose Sanchez AP “Some would say Lady Gaga was the MVP of Super Bowl 50,” wrote one person on Twitter.

“The Star-Spangled Banner” is so ubiquitous in American public life that it’s difficult to hear the song as a song—a living, breathing entity that thrives when reinterpreted by skilled musicians. Such ...

Just in time for the Fourth of July, People counted down the greatest performances of 'The Star-Spangled Banner.' See who ...

“Some would say Lady Gaga was the MVP of Super Bowl 50,” wrote one person on Twitter. "Would it be sacrilegious to say it was Whitney Houston good?" offers the website Consequence of Sound. Here are ...