The NFL Players Choir was set to sing the national anthem before the Kansas City Chiefs faced the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, September 20.
NFL Players Choir set to perform national anthem
The Chiefs’ official game information confirmed the NFL Players Choir as the national anthem performer. The NFL Players Choir was the main pregame performer for the Chiefs-Colts matchup. The choir has performed at NFL events including NFL Honors, the NFL Draft Concert Series and Super Bowl Weekend celebrations. For the Chiefs’ Legends Game, the group was directed by Grammy Award-winning artist Donnie McClurkin. The choir also reflects the NFL’s community focus. CT kickoff.
The group was founded in 2008 by Melanie Few, executive producer of the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration. It brings together more than 40 current and former NFL players, including Super Bowl champions, Pro Bowlers, Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year recipients and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees. KCTV5 also reported that the choir would sing before the 7:20 p.m.
The choir, made up of more than 40 current and former NFL players, was directed by Grammy Award-winning artist Donnie McClurkin. Four T-38 Talons were scheduled for a ceremonial flyover. The performance was part of the Chiefs’ annual Legends Game, which also honored former linebacker Derrick Johnson. Johnson also served as the Drum Honoree before kickoff and was scheduled to enter the Chiefs’ Ring of Honor at halftime.
