Watch Carrie Underwood’s Surprise Performance of the National Anthem Before Nashville Predators Hockey Game

by Jim Casey | @TheJimCasey | April 18, 2017

Before the Nashville Predators and Chicago Blackhawks took the ice for Game 3 of their playoff series, Carrie Underwood surprised those in attendance by singing the national anthem.

“Please rise and welcome seven-time Grammy winner and longtime Nashville Predators fan Carrie Underwood, as we honor the United States with the singing of the national anthem,” said the Bridgestone Arena announcer as the crowd voiced its approval.

Surprise! @carrieunderwood came out and rocked the anthem in Nashville. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/HQJ8Z9TJC2

— NHL (@NHL) April 18, 2017

Carrie was decked out in a No. 12 Predators jersey, the same number her husband, Mike Fisher, wears as captain of the Preds.

Carrie also shared a pic and video on Instagram, and she was understandably excited after the Predators won the game in overtime to take a 3–0 lead in the series.

A post shared by Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) on Apr 17, 2017 at 7:30pm PDT

#Smashville has completely gone crazy!!!! 3-0 baby!!! One more! @predsnhl

A post shared by Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) on Apr 17, 2017 at 10:13pm PDT

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