Beautifully done! It gives me chills to hear the anthem performed this way, with dignity and pride just as it was meant to be sung. God bless the USA!!
A beautiful job! Glad to see he didn't butcher it like a lot of singers today, who change the notes and everything to show off what they think is unique about their voice.
Donald Braswell in his first America got talent audition was embarrassingly booed by a public sector rude and ignorant. But he was a gentleman and holding up calmly.
The very best version. Donald Braswell can sing ANYTHING, I wish we would hear more from him in the music world. He does a lot of concerts (especially for charity) but he needs to be on the radio and out in front of America's masses. What a voice he has.. . . . where is David Foster or some promotor when you need him?
He sings this so beautifully! All Americans should be proud to hear their anthem sung in this way. Donald should sing this in Washington at the Capitol Fourth!!
This is a stirring and powerful performance of our national anthem. It doesn't get any better than this. Makes me want to stand up and cheer for my country !! Great job, Donald !
WOW!! This was Superb!! So well done, and as a military mom, I especially loved how he kept his hand on heart!! You never see the performer do that!! I have never heard of this guy, but love it, love it, love it! This is a difficult song to sing, and the key is hitting the notes properly, with passion and not showing off trick vocals. This guy nails it! ps. The announcer deserves props too, he did a great job informing the audience of proper conduct for listening to the National Anthem.
Hildy2E & shelleyriling will have to disagree with both. Although Donald would always be able to sing a duet with either lady and do a fantastic job of it. His match would be Sarah Brightman. Both have beautiful operatic voices and both can sing anything or any style. We all agree on Donald's abilities though.
JaneJ7, I agree with you. Sarah Brightman would be the perfect choice for a duet with Donald. I just don't know what theater would be strong enough to handle those powerful voices together! :-)
I love listening to this video because there is no music and just pure melodic voice. His voice is so beautiful he doesn't need music to accompany it and this songs proves it!
Wow! Amazing rendition of our national anthem! I can't believe it based on the history of having an accident which severed his vocal cords. What a brave man to not give up on his dream to sing as a career! All the best to him and his family.
This being Memorial Day, I knew I had to hear Donald sing the National Anthem and that would kick my day off in the right direction. And that was the right decision. This song has never brought tears to my eyes till I heard Donald sing it! His voice always brings out the full meaning and all the layers of a song. Thank you Donald Braswell for this gift for all to hear. :-)
great voice, after direct comparing Neal E Boyd and him, he wins in every way. What a powerful High C nearly the End, his voice just flows, great performer, he should have won.
Best performance I've ever heard!!! Hands down! Sang it better than Neal E Boyd, though Boyd won America's Got Talent. I think we underrated Donald Braswell.
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I have to agree that he sang the anthem better than Boyd, but Boyd; overall; is a much better singer. Braswell has more of an irish tenor type voice. boyd's voice soars in his genre- hands down!
dude, I'd bet you never heard Donald Braswell sings opera arias before...go check it out his performance of "Lenski's Aria" from Eugene Onegin by Tchaikovsky: watch?v=-1tTDcForuA
Boyd is great in singing crossover material, just like his singing of "Mama" from Il Divo, that was really excellent. Braswell is really close too when singing crossover stuff. But when it comes to Arias, Braswell is by 10000 MILES better, Boyd's "Nessun Dorma" is very average.
Donald sings our National Anthem with so much respect and dignity. After listening to a young female singing star sing her version of it today at the Derby, it makes me feel better knowing there are still singers like Donald out there..It takes a rich and powerful voice like his to do justice to this important piece of our history.
This is a very hard song to sing without a backup band, most have trouble even with backup. Donald does a fantastic job standing there all by himself. Don't need a backup. Thanks man for putting your hand over your heart. As a vet, it's extremely appreciated. Great voice and great presence. I thank you.
donald is such an amazing singer!!! he should have won, though i'm kinda glad he didnt because if he had he would have had to be on contract with americas got talent for some time before he could go his own way. but i'm so impressed with his anthem rendition. yay uncle donald!!!
DONALD BRASSWELL WAS ROBBED!!! He should have been the winner of America's Got Talent and his rendition of our National Anthem proves it! Hope you come to NYC soon. I'd love to see you live and in concert.
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One song doesn't prove anything honey. Boyd is a much better singer, in his genre than /braswell. I must admit though, Braswell Anthem was the best of the two!
Just go on line and order id CD. His voice, his story is inspirational. Also, look at all of the thumbs ups I've gotten. I know a good voice when I hear it. His voice never ceases to give me goosebumps. I think I'd love to hear him do a duet with Susan Boyle of Britain's Got Talent. Now that would be phenominal!!!
Are you sure it has nothing to do with Susan Boyle's looks? I don't care how the performers looks are. It is thier talent that counts. I'm just not a fan of Celine Dione. Susan has a more powerful voice. I hate squeaky female voices. My all time favorite female vocalists are Janis Joplin and Grace Slick. I still think Donald and Susan would be a more powerful duo.
Hildy2E, I guess everyone has different musical tastes but Susan's looks do not come in the equation. I like her voice but I like Celine Dione's better. Bottom line is we both agree that Donald Braswell is an awesome singer and presence on the stage ! :-)
The two very-best male singers to become known to America and the rest of the world during the past year are: Donald Braswell II and Ricky Braddy!!! They should sing some duets together...as soon as Ricky is available.
The thing i really liked was he actually held his hand over his heart during the whole song. You never see that. Shows he actually cares about the national anthem & what it is about along with a great acopello performance. puts neal e boyds to shame
On Youtube hear DONALD sing Lenski's aria and Avete Torte he has the maximum range many tenors can only wish for, a rare gift, that he honed to perfection by years of study, only the truly blessed can reach such heights of excellency. Add to this Donald's charm, grace, good looks and that unique personal power, which in one word is Charisma.
Hi comeback story inspires one to become as brave as he. Donald is touring the U.S. in 2009 Check out his web site & hear New Chapter CD + myspace
Donald, you did justice to our national anthem! I honestly have never heard it sung so beautifully. Thanks and a big God Bless to primotenore for putting this out there for the world to hear.
I saw this man in Las Vegas during the AGT show he is one of the most talented singers of today. Appreciate anyone that can sing this difficult song, he does a fantastic job of it. Thanks Donald
God Bless whoever posted this! This man is a marvel, what a performance -- Donald Braswell's voice just moves me like no other singer I've ever heard and his rendition of the National Anthem makes me even prouder to be a naturalized American citizen.
Donald's singing gives you chills down your spine. His rendition of the Star Spangled Banner is flawless..as it was meant to be sang. Haven't heard this great a rendition since Roget Doucet sang both the American and Canadian National Anthems before each
I can't wait for your upcoming tour to arrive in Toronto... Folks check out Donalds my space and his fan site. How lucky we are Donald got a second chance at a singing career
FANTASTIC!!! What a performance. Makes me proud to be a naturalized American!
jaycee240 4 months ago in playlist DONALD BRASWELL
Beautifully done! It gives me chills to hear the anthem performed this way, with dignity and pride just as it was meant to be sung. God bless the USA!!
bridges52news 7 months ago
Well done! I love America
CarMarkids 10 months ago
A beautiful job! Glad to see he didn't butcher it like a lot of singers today, who change the notes and everything to show off what they think is unique about their voice.
blueicychill 1 year ago
Best rendition of the National Anthem by far!! Great Job Donald Braswell.
luluprinzivalli 1 year ago
Donald Braswell in his first America got talent audition was embarrassingly booed by a public sector rude and ignorant. But he was a gentleman and holding up calmly.
Bravo, bravisimo Donald Braswell.
raulox71 1 year ago 4
The very best version. Donald Braswell can sing ANYTHING, I wish we would hear more from him in the music world. He does a lot of concerts (especially for charity) but he needs to be on the radio and out in front of America's masses. What a voice he has.. . . . where is David Foster or some promotor when you need him?
motherjj 1 year ago
OUTSTANDING!
hereswhatisee 1 year ago 2
He sings this so beautifully! I would love to hear Donald sing this in Washington at the Capitol Fourth this year. Outstanding voice!!
bridges52news 1 year ago 2
He sings this so beautifully! All Americans should be proud to hear their anthem sung in this way. Donald should sing this in Washington at the Capitol Fourth!!
bridges52news 1 year ago
Our beautiful anthem sung just the way I like it. Pure and powerful!
iheartdonald 2 years ago 3
Donald makes my heart proud to be able to take pleasure in hearing him sing, no matter what he sings, he's Amazing, as Always!
JenJui 2 years ago
Powerful! Beautiful job, Donald.
Fills me with pride for the USA!
bridges52news 2 years ago 4
Am so happy to see him prospering to new heights ,He is a living testimony that all is possible
tabasamuz 2 years ago 3
Outstanding rendition of the anthem. I don't think I have ever heard it sung so passionately
bridges52news 2 years ago 3
This is a stirring and powerful performance of our national anthem. It doesn't get any better than this. Makes me want to stand up and cheer for my country !! Great job, Donald !
doubletoothpix 2 years ago 9
Fantastic!! This fills me with pride to be an American!
iheartdonald 2 years ago 4
wow. He is one great singer. Makes me wish that I acctually watch the show
TommyGavin5 2 years ago
WOW!!! Stunning sound and picture quality. Hope we hear more of this guy in the U.K. soon
cuddleakoala 2 years ago 9
Donald sings this beautifully! This really stirs my pride in my country!!
infinitirider 2 years ago 9
OK, I've heard several peerformsances, but for a male singer this is definatly one of the best.
puspluto 2 years ago 6
Absolutely stunning ! Donald has a magnificent voice. Never heard the anthem sung so beautifully!
CarMarkids 2 years ago 8
Donald has the most amazingly beautiful, passionate voice. He is on his way to stardom, and it is well deserved and long overdue.
TheDonaldfan 2 years ago
WOW!! This was Superb!! So well done, and as a military mom, I especially loved how he kept his hand on heart!! You never see the performer do that!! I have never heard of this guy, but love it, love it, love it! This is a difficult song to sing, and the key is hitting the notes properly, with passion and not showing off trick vocals. This guy nails it! ps. The announcer deserves props too, he did a great job informing the audience of proper conduct for listening to the National Anthem.
1sweetnuthing 2 years ago 5
Hildy2E & shelleyriling will have to disagree with both. Although Donald would always be able to sing a duet with either lady and do a fantastic job of it. His match would be Sarah Brightman. Both have beautiful operatic voices and both can sing anything or any style. We all agree on Donald's abilities though.
JaneJ7 2 years ago
JaneJ7, I agree with you. Sarah Brightman would be the perfect choice for a duet with Donald. I just don't know what theater would be strong enough to handle those powerful voices together! :-)
shelleyriling 2 years ago
Sarah Brightman? try renee fleming or angela georghiu
raigekimaru 2 years ago
I love listening to this video because there is no music and just pure melodic voice. His voice is so beautiful he doesn't need music to accompany it and this songs proves it!
shelleyriling 2 years ago
A Golden Voice......wow!
ArmanValdar 2 years ago 4
Wow! Amazing rendition of our national anthem! I can't believe it based on the history of having an accident which severed his vocal cords. What a brave man to not give up on his dream to sing as a career! All the best to him and his family.
luvindiemusic 2 years ago 6
An amazing rendition of our National Anthem! I'll be coming back to this one to listen often. Thanks, Donald, for singing it as it should be sung.
infinitirider 2 years ago 6
This being Memorial Day, I knew I had to hear Donald sing the National Anthem and that would kick my day off in the right direction. And that was the right decision. This song has never brought tears to my eyes till I heard Donald sing it! His voice always brings out the full meaning and all the layers of a song. Thank you Donald Braswell for this gift for all to hear. :-)
shelleyriling 2 years ago 2
great voice, after direct comparing Neal E Boyd and him, he wins in every way. What a powerful High C nearly the End, his voice just flows, great performer, he should have won.
Oberon90 2 years ago 6
His heart is bigger than the state of Texas!!!!!!
kytsky 2 years ago 4
Best performance I've ever heard!!! Hands down! Sang it better than Neal E Boyd, though Boyd won America's Got Talent. I think we underrated Donald Braswell.
JeriRose2 2 years ago 17
braswell is much much better than boyd
Beecels 2 years ago 8
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I have to agree that he sang the anthem better than Boyd, but Boyd; overall; is a much better singer. Braswell has more of an irish tenor type voice. boyd's voice soars in his genre- hands down!
shopj1957 2 years ago
dude, I'd bet you never heard Donald Braswell sings opera arias before...go check it out his performance of "Lenski's Aria" from Eugene Onegin by Tchaikovsky: watch?v=-1tTDcForuA
Boyd is great in singing crossover material, just like his singing of "Mama" from Il Divo, that was really excellent. Braswell is really close too when singing crossover stuff. But when it comes to Arias, Braswell is by 10000 MILES better, Boyd's "Nessun Dorma" is very average.
billy1983yes 2 years ago 7
Donald sings our National Anthem with so much respect and dignity. After listening to a young female singing star sing her version of it today at the Derby, it makes me feel better knowing there are still singers like Donald out there..It takes a rich and powerful voice like his to do justice to this important piece of our history.
loveopera2 2 years ago 5
This is a very hard song to sing without a backup band, most have trouble even with backup. Donald does a fantastic job standing there all by himself. Don't need a backup. Thanks man for putting your hand over your heart. As a vet, it's extremely appreciated. Great voice and great presence. I thank you.
EdNascar9 2 years ago 9
donald is such an amazing singer!!! he should have won, though i'm kinda glad he didnt because if he had he would have had to be on contract with americas got talent for some time before he could go his own way. but i'm so impressed with his anthem rendition. yay uncle donald!!!
xChandler2442x 2 years ago 4
DONALD BRASSWELL WAS ROBBED!!! He should have been the winner of America's Got Talent and his rendition of our National Anthem proves it! Hope you come to NYC soon. I'd love to see you live and in concert.
Hildy2E 2 years ago 20
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One song doesn't prove anything honey. Boyd is a much better singer, in his genre than /braswell. I must admit though, Braswell Anthem was the best of the two!
shopj1957 2 years ago
Just go on line and order id CD. His voice, his story is inspirational. Also, look at all of the thumbs ups I've gotten. I know a good voice when I hear it. His voice never ceases to give me goosebumps. I think I'd love to hear him do a duet with Susan Boyle of Britain's Got Talent. Now that would be phenominal!!!
Hildy2E 2 years ago 6
ditto!!!! from the UK! Hes gorgeous too!
angelaheather 2 years ago
thumbs up to you!!!
Hildy2E 2 years ago
Hildy2e, I think a duet that would me more powerful performance acoustically and entertainment wise is Donald and Celine Dione!
shelleyriling 2 years ago
Are you sure it has nothing to do with Susan Boyle's looks? I don't care how the performers looks are. It is thier talent that counts. I'm just not a fan of Celine Dione. Susan has a more powerful voice. I hate squeaky female voices. My all time favorite female vocalists are Janis Joplin and Grace Slick. I still think Donald and Susan would be a more powerful duo.
Hildy2E 2 years ago
Hildy2E, I guess everyone has different musical tastes but Susan's looks do not come in the equation. I like her voice but I like Celine Dione's better. Bottom line is we both agree that Donald Braswell is an awesome singer and presence on the stage ! :-)
shelleyriling 2 years ago
You're right, Donald is awesome and I guess we can agree to disagree on Susan vs. Celine. Take care and have a good one.
Hildy2E 2 years ago
That was AMAZING!!!
dfwtexxaas 2 years ago 2
i loved this perfromance... the only think i didnt like about it was the echo but... yeh he's amazing!
SexyJessi09 2 years ago
Have never heard a more moving and powerful rendition of our National Anthem! Donald inspires me with anything he sings.
loveopera2 2 years ago 3
he made a class job of ye`re anthem....Don from ireland
donharte81 2 years ago 10
The two very-best male singers to become known to America and the rest of the world during the past year are: Donald Braswell II and Ricky Braddy!!! They should sing some duets together...as soon as Ricky is available.
response007 2 years ago 7
Donald never disappoints! Always goes beyond the highest of standards. We love you Donald.
Ratisbone68 2 years ago 7
That was beautiful!! He did it with such grace and honor! Well done Donald!!
glamazonrulz 3 years ago 6
Not to mention he sang it aca pella and blew Whitney Houston away.
Senseial 3 years ago 3
The thing i really liked was he actually held his hand over his heart during the whole song. You never see that. Shows he actually cares about the national anthem & what it is about along with a great acopello performance. puts neal e boyds to shame
BBBYpsi 3 years ago 4
Wondrous! God bless you, Donald! Kathy (from Hungary)
diamondkathy 3 years ago
Donald, you were phenomenal. Your interpretation of our National Anthem is amazing.
pepsiboytj 3 years ago
On Youtube hear DONALD sing Lenski's aria and Avete Torte he has the maximum range many tenors can only wish for, a rare gift, that he honed to perfection by years of study, only the truly blessed can reach such heights of excellency. Add to this Donald's charm, grace, good looks and that unique personal power, which in one word is Charisma.
Hi comeback story inspires one to become as brave as he. Donald is touring the U.S. in 2009 Check out his web site & hear New Chapter CD + myspace
3637ann 3 years ago 3
Absolutely the most beautiful rendition of the National Anthem I've ever heard. What a magnificent voice!
ghostfan2009 3 years ago 5
Donald your voice now is better than it has ever been! Thank you for sharing your spectacular voice with us! Shelleyr
shelleyriling 3 years ago 4
Donald, you did justice to our national anthem! I honestly have never heard it sung so beautifully. Thanks and a big God Bless to primotenore for putting this out there for the world to hear.
loveopera2 3 years ago 6
I saw this man in Las Vegas during the AGT show he is one of the most talented singers of today. Appreciate anyone that can sing this difficult song, he does a fantastic job of it. Thanks Donald
98sunkst 3 years ago 4
God Bless whoever posted this! This man is a marvel, what a performance -- Donald Braswell's voice just moves me like no other singer I've ever heard and his rendition of the National Anthem makes me even prouder to be a naturalized American citizen.
jaycee240 3 years ago 8
Donald's singing gives you chills down your spine. His rendition of the Star Spangled Banner is flawless..as it was meant to be sang. Haven't heard this great a rendition since Roget Doucet sang both the American and Canadian National Anthems before each
Montreal Canadian's hockey game. Amazing!!!
Blackwolfspirit1 3 years ago 6
This was AWESOME I have NEVER heard the Anthem sung so well. This man's singing is something we all should hear each day. Thank you Donald!!!!
Jean Johnson Las Vegas
motherjj 3 years ago 4
Superb!! Excellent interpretation and so wonderful to see you put your hand over heart! Love it!!!
San Antonio loves you!
zkatten 3 years ago 7
Brilliant Donald.... you are truly awesome
I can't wait for your upcoming tour to arrive in Toronto... Folks check out Donalds my space and his fan site. How lucky we are Donald got a second chance at a singing career
Ann in Canada and a loyal Braswellian
3637ann 3 years ago 4
People normally don't cheer in the middle of the National Anthem, don't they? This proves how much Donald is loved. Thanks for this!!
LuciaMedea 3 years ago 5