Zac Brown Band Performs National Anthem at 2025 MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta

The 2025 MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby featured notable national anthem performances that captured widespread attention. The Zac Brown Band performed a harmonious and widely praised rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at the All-Star Game in Atlanta, earning viral acclaim for their straightforward and captivating delivery that resonated with fans and the MLB alike. At the Home Run Derby, Grammy winner Heather Headley delivered a slowed and somber version of the anthem, which was generally seen as a significant improvement over the previous year’s criticized performance by Ingrid Andress, who had been intoxicated during her rendition. Fans appreciated Headley's sober and emotional interpretation, with many reflecting on the contrast to Andress's widely panned and off-key 2024 performance. Additionally, the Derby’s intros by Pat McAfee received mixed reactions from fans, with some expressing fatigue over his presence and wishing for baseball insiders to handle the event's commentary. Overall, these musical moments highlighted the emotional and cultural significance of the national anthem in MLB events.