Kelly Clarkson will perform the 2019 National Anthem of Indianapolis 500 – IndyCar Racing

INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) – Grammy award-winning superstar Kelly Clarkson will perform the national anthem at the 103rd edition of the Indianapolis 500.

This will be the second time that the coach of "The Voice" will have performed the solo anthem on race day. She also sang the national anthem last year at the 102nd edition.

"It's a pleasure to wish Kelly back to IMS on race day to sing the national anthem in front of hundreds of thousands of spectators in the stands and millions of viewers around the world," said the president. from IMS, J. Douglas Boles. "She is a world icon and an incredible singer. Our fans loved her interpretations of the national anthem last year and in 2011. We look forward to it so that she can interpret a moving and poignant new interpretation just before the motors not be launched for "The greatest racing show". . & # 39; "

Clarkson became famous in 2002 by winning the inaugural season of "American Idol". Since then, she has won several awards and has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide.

The race will be televised on WTHR Channel 13.