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The national anthem for the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 will be performed by three-time GRAMMY Award winner and multi-platinum recording artist Darius Rucker. Rucker will sing on race day for pre-race activities before the 33 drivers in the field are called to their cars, and the traditional singing of “Back Home Again in Indiana.”
“With just over a month until our historic 100th running, we are pleased to announce Darius Rucker will perform the national anthem on Race Day,” said J. Douglas Boles, Indianapolis Motor Speedway president. “Darius has a unique set of skills as a musical artist and connects on a personal level with fans across the globe. We know he’ll deliver a performance befitting such a monumental day and help ensure this year’s pre-race, my own favorite time of the year, is an unforgettable experience.
Rucker was former lead singer and rhythm guitarist of GRAMMY-award-winning Hootie & the Blowfish. Since leaving the group he has re-introduced himself to the music industry as a country artist. He released four consecutive albums on the Billboard Country albums chart and earned a whole new following of fans.
“I’m honored to sing the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500 and to be invited to celebrate the milestone of the 100th running.” He said.
The race will be on May 29th at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
