Indy native Babyface to perform national anthem at NBA All-Star Game

Indianapolis native Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds will sing the national anthem ahead of the NBA All-Star Game, taking place Feb. 18 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The 13-time Grammy winner will be joined by Charlotte Cardin, who will perform the Canadian national anthem.

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On Feb. 17, Grammy winner Coco Jones will perform the U.S. anthem and Black national anthem, "Lift Every Voice," alongside Winston Salem State University Red Sea of Sound and Virginia Union University Ambassadors of Sound at the HBCU Classic.

Almost exactly one year ago, Babyface performed "America the Beautiful" as part of the 2023 NFL Super Bowl's entertainment slate.

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Rory Appleton is the pop culture reporter at IndyStar. Contact him at 317-552-9044 and [email protected], or follow him on Twitter at @RoryEHAppleton.

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