SSgt Matthew Colvin at the Rally for the Republic.

[KaraMoore21]

One of my best friends for years right there. Its awesome that I get to see him sing this even a year later. He's a really great guy, I'm honored to know him.

[stebbinsm]

Seriously? He was great. I'm not a big fan of that stylized stuff where artists throw in unpredictable notes, and you can't sing along. Ruins it. The Anthem was meant to be sung like this, clean and direct.

[KenA1955]

Rockie Lynne was originally slated for the National anthem but his flight time out that day had made it impossible. SSG Colvin stepped up in admirable fashion on short notice when asked despite not being any sort of pro soloist and delivered very well. Nice work Matt!

[Omnis2]

Oh, it all makes sense now. Originally, I was thinking what a bad director they must've had to put him out there like that. It must've been tough in front of all of those people.

[airforcematt112]

Actually it's Matt Colvin. And they picked me because I'm military, obviously not because of my singing ability.

[Omnis2]

Sorry if you took my comment the wrong way. Now that I know the circumstances, I have to commend you.

[airforcematt112]

No worries man :)

It was a blast, still angry at myself I went sour on that note but right after that ya'll got loud enough for me to hear over the monitors. 10,000+ Singing the anthem - that was a moment I'll never forget.

[Omnis2]

Why was this guy picked? Seriously.

[madmanmikey]

You would have to ask the Rally for the Republic planners. I just taped it and am not privy to who they picked and why. Sorry.