The Cactus Cuties Sing National Anthem at NFL Houston Texans Game plus behind the scenes!!!

[teganjacinta]

Is that Brookes in the blue sweater at 3:18?

[swiimgfreek]

I am seriously wondering what goes through Madelines mind when she sings that high note in the Star Spangled Banner and the crowd cheers. For me I would probably tear up and smile so big. Too bad I am an alto XD

[selizad1999]

They are sooo good!!!!!!!!!!

[etheraltrace]

Madeline is the one that hits the high note with 'Free'

[spaztwit100]

if i was on the field singing those fireworks would scared the living shizz outa me!!!

[Abzrulz234]

Amazing job girls respects from Australia....

[KalicoKat1]

They are so amazing! I wish I could sing like that!!

[imamazing54]

This is how It should be done! <3

[samanthastarns]

their harmonies give me chills. These girls are truly a class act. They should do every super bowl, in my opinion.

[xXxMarytxXx]

@samanthastarns The Super Bowl management didnt want them.

[extremesoutherngal]

@xXxMarytxXx Probably because they are too "clean..." I pray the CC's never sell out to the auto-tuned blinged-out crap the SB usually presents. It's the SB's loss.

[MrPatriotic]

Chills. Absolute chills.

[torpille84]

Just amazing !! I love their voices !! Who reach the highest notes at 2.32 ?

[colesbaby14]

@torpille84 the youngest cactus cutie sings the highest note in the Star spangled Banner

[littlemisstapdance]

@torpille84 that would be Madeline! The one on your far right!

[jamcow3]

@torpille84 nope!

I believe that would be Blair singing the high note at 2:32.

She is a yodeler, and has an easy natural break in her voice, allowing her to almost flawlessly change-over registers.

[Lsb412]

@jamcow3 It's definitely Maddie. Watch all of their other videos and will see her hit it. She also holds the microphone closer to her mouth when she sings it.

[littlemisstapdance]

@jamcow3 it's madeline, ask bullhead003, it's madeline definatly!

[namix323]

awesome!

[balsata]

WOWWWW

[jodavidable]

CLASSACT!

[teachertami]

I love this version!!



[brynathen]

America's daughters....

[TPiperz]

Honestly wasn't expecting much when I saw this linked in a comment on a yahoo news story. But really? the CC's are really good, and sound great together. I think their name is a bit stupid and not very catchy, but their talent is wonderful.

[BigTy1995]

CHILLS!!!!!!!

[TLCTinkerbell]

These girls are amazingly inspiring to me. In a group you all sound beautiful and alone great. I like to just sing to myself and after watching you sing I feel like I can sing public. Your so inspirational :) thumbs up for these totally inspirational cactus cuties!!!!

[Juliababe2011]

woa... is it me or do I hear 4 angels singing to me from my laptop?

[marie8679]

u guys are good

[SinginLikeIMeanIt]

holy crap i want 2 have my own lil group like you guys!!! it would b awesome 2 meet u 2!!!!

[gpront]

A couple years later, they're still incredibly cute, and they have sung the National Anthem all over America, including Cowboy Stadium where it was recently butchered by a "major star." If you like THIS rendition, by THESE sweethearts, Google "Invite Cactus Cuties" and sign our new petition to bring the Cuties to Super Bowl 2012. The NFL is considering them!

[marialee330]

They're amazing!!! I love that they've got so much talent and they're willing to share it with everyone! I also love how they're just regular girls and best friends. They don't have to be snotty little brats like the rest of the world.

[NcalBiker]

AND THE CROWD GOES WILD!!

[oceangal5361]

I love these girls!

[MrSpeedfreak1989]

great singer

[plindiful]

not much for patriotism but these kids are very very talented and i wish them all the best in the world. this performance gives me goosebumps. /someone tuning in from sweden

[dlbnext]

12 on a scale of 10

[Thatgirl1965]

Anytime I'm looking to feel uplifted, I watch the Cactus Cuties sing the National Anthem! Thanks for sharing this.

[txmoney]

This has got to be the most adorable YouTube video I have seen in a long time!

That was an amazing, flawless performance!

[UglyToontown]

i love the way the SSB resolves at the end with #59 (lol) doing that run on the suspended chord. most kids their age would not be able to harmonize that way. well done.

[kmr386]

They sound like angels sent from heaven.

[TheJenna1]

12 people dont know there own countrys national anthem

[b22091]

American warriors, this is what you defend

[redcrystalz]

OMG!! they're soooo amazing!!!! :)

[godsgator16]

ok so i'm not american but this gave me major goosebumps!!!!

[littlemisstapdance]

11 people were blinded by the pure radiance that these cuties give off.

[cuongkim]

11 People Dont Sing National Anthem

[daccord1]

0:27 lol they're playing fall out boy? awesome =]

you guys are amazing singers :) <3

[Sharke2121]

@daccord1 They are doing the "Hokey Pokey"... 'And that's what its all about...'

[jtmx39]

Cameraman needs clean underwear...stat!

[littlemisstapdance]

@jtmx39 actually i belive its a camera woman (cami their artistic director.) lol sorry i'm so picky :D

[nagolbrown]

did anybody else jump when the first fireworks went off lol

[SuperRiceNinja]

this is wonderful. I wish i was this lucky to sing with them. just beautiful!

[thageniuslee]

They're so cute! Lol. Good job girls!

[colerulz123]

This is my favorite one :) Just saying. I love watching this so much.. ♥

[debrazgalaxy]

WOW~ Beautiful! I followed a link to here from Topix. I pray that these lil' ladies stay on paths in the right direction  and be blesed with Gods extra portion of peace and joy.

God Bless America~

Deb~

[externextra]

great performance..........awesome..­...you can be proud of usa

best wishes from germany.....

[skooterwithak101]

I think this is cool my friend told me to look them up

[mjgeib]

WOW!!! That is the best American Anthem I have every heard! Amazing at their ages they are able to deal with the echo and stay perfectly in tune the whole song! I could listen to them sing any time!

[Dannoc100]

theyre in PERFECT unison and harmony!!!

[skycop61]

Well...not being from Texas...I can only say that you four are the best thing ever to come out of Texas. There is one other special little girl there, and I hope and pray she turns out to be as great as you all. Thanks again.

[lilgbud101]

i tottaly love them yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[1m6]

whose singing that 'free' part? Blaire's obviously doing the 'brave'.

[Sharke2121]

@1m6 Madeline goes high with 'free'. Seems that there is no ceiling on Madelines range! :- )

[Hallaran]

OMG! Their parents got to be bursting their buttons!

[mauriciodecostarica]

That laugh at 2:59 sounds so honest and happy!!!!....LOVE Em

[Sharke2121]

@mauriciodecostarica These girls have a blast with everything they do! They are such real people it is hard do believe considering their talents! Yes, the laugh is very real just as everything about them, great kids and truly The Children of America! God Bless you Cactus Cuties

[closj25]

Amazing, they deserve it of how hard they work.

[takemetoitaly]

they really are cute :-)

[craziemzi159]

just got a million goose bumps

[justingirl00]

you guys are awsome my music teacher told us about you and we watched a vid of u

[singingsophia]

there voices are so angelic, i love them. :)

[Mickeydeech]

have to say that i love to hear them sing. they have the most beatyfull voices. and then theres a Barrett in there as my name also are... keep singing girls..

[musashi663344]

かわいいね！

[kaitlinwhitehead]

When are they in Houston, Tx again??????

[ccowgurl13]

Goodness. I have had 2 dreams about meeting them. It makes me so sad...I just wanna talk to them! And they're harmony is sooo good and it makes me just wanna play it over and over and over again.....and i do. Well, whoever this is and if you know the Cactus Cuties......tell them I said hi!!!

[Sharke2121]

@ccowgurl13 Cami Caldwell owns the site, she is their director, coach, founder, best buddy, all that good stuff. 

[ccowgurl13]

Hahah was Andi Cold??

[MsActress101]

This is one of my favorites!!! :)

[MegaFather123]

The first Fireworks looks like it scared Blaire =) lol

And I can't believe Okoye gave his helmet to her. Thats so sweet =)

[Sharke2121]

@MegaFather123 Think you are talking about Baylee on the (left end)... I think she is reacting to someone whooping on the sidelines because of the fireworks. The girls were aware of the fireworks, as they are with all their performances.

[MegaFather123]

@Sharke2121 nope, i was talking about Blaire. the one next to Baylee

[2lostboy]

I completely agree! Seeing the girls having such great fun with nothing planned or scripted is PRICELESS. Thank you.

[flycentro123]

Those werent fireworks going off...it was michael vick and vince young getting in a fight...

[elliotalfaro]

Absolutely gorgeous, rich tone, powerful sustain, great technique, and true soul!!! Keep up the masterful work!!!

[dolphingazer2711]

love these girls....those high notes make the song that much more special....chills. the best ive heard anyone (celebrity's included) sing the national anthem.

[dolphingazer2711]

these girls are awesome..May God bless them.

[haha58190]

omg, goosebumps !

i <3 andi :)

[colerulz123]

This is my favorite video by you huys. This one and seasons of love. YOU GUYS SHULD COME TO NEW LISBON, WI ahh-mazz-ingg ( :

[Maleab14]

best one ever!

[MrRJBsr]

I love that they also fly the flag of TEXAS!

[MegaFather123]

are they doing the hokey pokey at the beginning? this is my favorite cuz it shows them as kids, and best friends =)

[Sharke2121]

@MegaFather123 yes, they are doing the hokey pokey! Gotta love it!! Check out their video of them doing super ninja stuff in their Washington DC hotel. :- )

[Contortionlove4ever]

@Sharke2121 do you know them??

[tonytwobears]

sweet!

[masterCJ13]

wow that was awesome!!!! I wish my choir was as good as you guys. Oh man I just tried out for my first solo and I made it!!! But anyway, ya'll are just amazing:):):)

[visil03]

BoOm!

OMG!

that really scared me!!

[Sharke2121]

Terrific that these 'Oldies' are getting played again!! Soooo many new folks get to see you precious patriots and get to know you as people!! This has always been one of the favorites! Love you kids, and Cactus folks! God Bless You!! :- )

[ashleync29]

*ATTENTION*

The Cactus Cuties are going to be briefly featured on the OPRAH SHOW tomorrow (May 11th)!!!!!!!!!

Tune in and support them!!!!!!

[00magrac]

HAHAHA, the guy in the blue hoodie really doesn't want to be seen with them!

[00magrac]

HAHAHA, the guy in the blue hoodie really doesn't want to be seen with them!

[jdg48439]

@00magrac Pretty sure that's Baylee's big brother and I bet he was having a blast being on the sideline. Also bet being a part of this video was not a priority. ;-)

[IceprincessBleu]

I LOVE their singing! I get chills everytime I listen to them!

OMG I just noticed something. Look at the guys in front of cactus cuties at 3:21 - 3:28 What are they doing? xD lol

[IceprincessBleu]

I LOVE their singing! I get chills everytime I listen to them!

OMG I just noticed something. Look at the guys in front of cactus cuties at 3:21 - 3:28 What are they doing? xD lol

[IceprincessBleu]

I LOVE their singing! I get chills everytime I listen to them!

OMG I just noticed something. Look at the guys in front of cactus cuties at 3:21 - 3:28 What are they doing? xD lol

[IceprincessBleu]

I LOVE their singing! I get chills everytime I listen to them!

OMG I just noticed something. Look at the guys in front of cactus cuties at 3:21 - 3:28 What are they doing? xD lol

[sharkjoanna]

@IceprincessBleu good sports men ship...lol...i once asked that too...

[Sharke2121]

@IceprincessBleu t he fellow in the hooded blue top is Brooks, Baylee's brother. I imagine he is there to see a great NFL game from the sidelines!!

[IceprincessBleu]

I LOVE their singing! I get chills everytime I listen to them!

OMG I just noticed something. Look at the guys in front of the cactus cuties at 3:21 - 3:28 What are they doing? xD lol

[lauryn1011133]

WOW!

[robi2000]

Amazing girls .

[WhoDatTwins]

omigosh they are AWSOME!! they all have beatiful voices and i wish only the best of luck to these little gals!!!

[Sharke2121]

They have a DVD that was released just before Christmas... it will blow you away! I am a huge fan of these angels, seen all the YouTube there is many times, but the DVD is an entirely different experience. I urge everyone that loves them to REALLY get to know them as they are on their disc!

[jberlotti]

These girls have such a bright future ahead of them. They sing our Anthem with such reverence. I also love that our Flag was standing at attention. All that wind, and she never moved during the Anthem :o)

[iiHEARTy0u4Evr]

wow.. this gave me the chills!

[Sharke2121]

ITunes is a great way to get the new CD! Very fast and NO SHIPPING! :- ) I got the iTunes 'cause I couldn't wait for the CD to come!! LOL, had to have my Cutie Fix... the performance is a whole new Cutie experience! The DVD is even better!!

[super11bfeller]

What song is the Texans stadium playing for the crowd and great job girls.

[swiimgfreek]

@super11bfeller the one in the bigging if so it is 'thanks for the memories' by fall out boys. love that song and these girl they are sooooooooo good!!!!!

[flipsidehit]

I think Baylee's reaction of Okeye giving her a shout is just perfect! It is so wonderful that these girls are being allowed to live normal lives and not pushed into things that would stop that!

[Pearlofeire]

i hope so

[littlemisstapdance]

@flipsidehit Exactly that is just why they allowed Andi to leave. She must've been very stressed aswell as her parents. I just love the attitude that the directors have and are constantly telling these girls that they should not feel pushed or stressed in any way. I love the fact that we fans know these girls are really happy and are allowed to pursue other intrests.

[countrygirl592]

i feel really small lol

[mepaform4u]

ADORABLE!!!!! SO DARN ADORABLE!!!!!

Many SUCCESS to you CUTIES!

[exethosdrum]

This entire vid can put a smile on your face for the whole day. I wanna use it as an alarm clock to wake up to every day lol

[textkestrel]

Now I know why they call them the cactus CUTIES. Another amazing performance. The fireworks going off ruined it for me though. That's the texan flag behind them BTW.

[E4harry]

Several people have made similar comments that this is one of their favorites because they get to see the girls as just ordinary kids and not pampered brat stars. I agree they are truly all American kids!

[CactusCutiesBackstge]

Thank you E4Harry, that is the main reason we created CactusCutiesBackstge, to share with you the experience of how wonderful they are in real life.

[irwfcm]

This may be my favorite video. In the first part they are just being regular, goofy little girls....and then they sing...and you hear this amazing sound are you're just in awe, speechless really. And then they go right back to being regular, goofy little girls. I love that.

[eagles7754]

I honestly think if we sent these girls to the front lines in Iraq, they could end the war with their voices. So innocent and yet at the very same time powerful beyond belief. You girls are an inspiration to say the least.

[nakeddrummer13]

WOW!!!!!!!!! This is the best singing I have ever heard in my life. You girls are in perfect sync and you cannot hear pitch differences either. This is amazing.

[etheraltrace]

The '5th' Cutie is Tatum Lowe. Tatum is now performing with Tori Forbess. They have their own YouTube site, Tori and Tatum or something like that.

[beethovennumbernine]

What happened to the fith one?

[ashleync29]

she doesn't sing with them anymore. hasn't for over a year now.

[gsmitty216]

You Cactus Cuties are such an inspiration! You sing that song with such conviction and beauty it brings tears to my eyes! I have NEVER EVER heard that song sang so beautifully as yo girls did! It's obvious you love your country! Keep singing girls!!!

[etheraltrace]

BIG TIME agree with that, gsmitty216! Terri Caldwell did the arrangment for this for them to perform! One great lady there!

[Caeridwyn]

What's nice to see is that all this publicity hasn't stolen their youth! Those girls are adorable! I dare say wholesome and well rounded!  I can't get enough of the Cactus Cuties! I'm definitely a fan!

[Sharke2121]

They are exactly as you see them, totally! The parents and their managment are seeing to it they have a normal childhood and a grounded foundation. The girls are solid citizens and give freely of their talent and time to many organizations, such as the Wounded Warriors, and the Snowball Express. Great Kids that know they have true God given gifts.

[BridgeAndEm]

You Girls Are Great=].I Have To Admitt Your The Best I Have Ever Seen.You Girls Are Very Pretty.

Love Bridget=]]

[etheraltrace]

Sharke2121 dubbed Madeline "Mischief on the Prowl" a while back, her grand father thought that was a pretty good description! She is definitely on the prowl for something to get into! It just makes her that much more endearing! Love you Madeline! Never change girl!

[rokarecisu]

They were all so very cute. Blaire almost lost it when the bombs were bursting (look at her face), Madeline's giggle as they were coming off the field, Baylee's reaction to Okoye, and Andi's reaction when she realized that Baylee was going to call to Okoye. Madeline seems to always be on the lookout for something to have fun with. They seemed to all be having a ball. God bless the Cuties.

[weare1jonasfan]

I watched u guys in my choir class and just HAD to look u up! YOU GUYS ROCK!

[emkayMK222]

"i feel so small" LOL

[flipsidehit]

I think anyone under about 6'2" & 225lbs. would have the same thoughts!

[nandi12341]

baylee so deserves the helmet i luv u baylee

[imsoflynigga1]

dam crazy goose bumps!! you girls keep up the AMAZING work!! there going to be big shots!!

[etheraltrace]

I love this video! I feel like I really get to know them a little bit! The Anthem is wonderful! Not a miss anywhere even in that cavern's echos! Blaire, your vibrato riff at the end is fantastic! Love the whole song the way you all have perfected it!

[CracoviaHooligan]

they are really cute :D

[jourdansauls]

i wish i could just see the cuties..or talk to them i love them..they need to come to tn...that would b soo cool!!!

[hotricky4u2]

It feels good to see the Cactus Cuties performing in our Home State of Texas!!! Your performance here is just phenomenal, VERY, VERY BEAUTIFUL VOICES GIRLS!!!! 5*****

Ricky :)

[ivegotalongdong]

when were these videos shot? looking at the other videos, they appear to be younger in some, where the dates would indicate they are older.  no matter - still get chills when i hear them sing. TOUGH to sing in a huge stadium with the echos. not quite 52,000 fans (too many empty seats - but not your fault). one suggestion though: STOP butchering that final note by warbling all over the place.

[courtney2323]

OH MAN thats one of my favorite parts

[Sharke2121]

Whoa!! Blaire does a wonderful job with that ending, and Baylee's low tones ride with it perfectly! Yo, I LOVE that part! Actually I love every note of this arrangment! Don't change a thing girls!! :- )

[chrissnicolee]

haha, that's so sweet that okoye gave her his helmet(:::

i love okoye

[rokarecisu]

If a crowd is quiet while listening to them sing this, they always cheer when Madeline hits the octave high note on free, and notice the big grin on her face, really precious. Way to go Cuties.

[saue6143]

... and to be able to play off the echo.

[nattychatty123]

jsut beautiful! i love cactus cuties! ♥

[etheraltrace]

Baylee's reaction when Okoye notices her is absolutely priceless!! I cannot imagine being where they are at those ages, and taking it all in stride with such poise. Yep, nothing slows them down it seems!

[Lgeinko]

wow this was so cute and good

[Basketball1011995]

And I also (forget to mention this in my last comment) LOVED y'all doing the Hokey Pokey! I see you have your own version of that too with the clapping under your legs and the hands in the air thing. Lol. Once again, so cute!

[Basketball1011995]

I love Baylee's face when she turns around after seeing Okoye. And when shes laughing. She's so cute. And the ending was hilarious. Madeline's like, "the players always body slam so Blaire and I tried it" how cute. Andi, "I feel so small" lol. And also, a beautiful performance as always. =]

[dancer19102]

AMAZING!! you girlsare wonderful!!

[coolblue127]

thats so sweet that he gave Baylee his helmet:) she deserves it!

[FiLiPinOPriDe3443]

the small girl has a cute voice lol

[Basketball1011995]

That'd be Little Miss Madeline Powell. =] She's 10, but she was 9 during this video.

[FiLiPinOPriDe3443]

the small girl has a nice voice lol no offense

[MissMaika]

Lol I jumped too at 1:54 :s.

[aseretkavon]

we all jumped, but THEIR singing didn't faze!

but they were probably told ahead of time :s

regardless, i probably would've been in the moment of singing and forgot that they told me and like FREAKED OUT! haha

[greenbaygirl12]

The sould go on american's got talent.

[aseretkavon]

they are already semi-famous though...

[jamcow3]

I really do think that many people don't give enough credit to those who have literally taken the pain of a bullet or a knife for this country... I couldn't ask to live in a better place!!

Outstanding performance girls... I almost cried.

[FiLiPinOPriDe3443]

why da hell would you cry?

[chlobo9302]

why wouldnt you? It was a beautiful performance

[etheraltrace]

The Anthem makes me proud to be from the USA. The carefree spirit of the gals really make me long to get back home to the US, remarkable how such a small thing as a giggle or just cutting up a little can mean so much!

[TheMuffinMan0007]

i literally got goosebumps.

[CactusCutieFAN11597]

I bet all of the football players had tears in there eyes from this amazing arrangement of th National Anthem! Amazing job girls!

[Vball861]

The one whereing #23 jersy I think her names Andi but anyway her voice is absolutly AMAZING!

[Sharke2121]

yep, #23 is Andi. Blaire is #59, #12 is Madeline, & Baylee is wearing #91

[swiimgfreek]

And now she is wearing #91's helmet to. Lol