CATINA MACK, "O Say Can You Sing" Contest (Official Entry), Tampa Bay Rays, National Anthem

Please rate, comment, and subscribe to my channel! :) This is my "official" entry (resubmitted) for the "O..Say Can You Sing" contest. I PROUDLY PERFORM OUR ANTHEM IN THE TRADITIONAL MANNER ONLY! :)

The contest is held by the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History and USA WEEKEND. The Grand Prize winner will be invited to perform the national anthem at the Museum in Washington, D.C. and at the Baltimore Orioles vs. Atlanta Braves game, both on Flag Day (June 14, 2009).

http://www.CatinaMack.com - Catina Mack performs "The Star Spangled Banner" for Major League Baseball ~ Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago White Sox at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on Saturday - April 19, 2008.

ABOUT CATINA MACK
With 14 years experience and 200 National Anthem performances for over 40 organizations across the State of Florida, CATINA MACK has become Central Florida's most well-known and experienced Professional National Anthem Performer. Ms. Mack may specialize in performing our National Anthem and other patriotic songs like "God Bless America, "America the Beautiful" and God Bless the USA, but she also performs songs upon request for any engagement and has begun writing music of her own.

Whether she is singing for a few hundred at a graduation or a nationally televised NASCAR race for millions televised on FOX, Ms. Mack is the one for the job. She has performed for everything in between, including events for our Military, Charity, Sports, Corporate Banquets, some of the largest 4th of July Celebrations in Central Florida and more. She has been an on-air guest on such radio shows as XL106.7FMs Johnny and Jayde In The Morning and Magic 107.7FMs Magic Mornings with Dave & Leslye and featured in articles in both The Orlando Sentinel and The Sanford Herald. And, in July of 2009, Ms. Mack will be highlighted in the Orlando Magazine.

Performing our Anthem has become a passion. Ms. Mack has a great love for our Nation, our Anthem and appreciation for our Military. With as many National Anthem performers as there are, this one stands out from the rest. She takes great pride in only performing our Anthem in the traditional manner, to pay respect to those who have served our country. She feels it is important to perform the song without embellishments and hopes other performers aspire to do the same.

SPORTS
If there is a sporting event in Central Florida, Ms. Mack has performed for it. To just name a few, her resume includes anything from NASCAR at the Daytona International Speedway (Budweiser Shootout) to the Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL), Orlando Predators (AFL), Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, Houston Astros (MLB) and she has over 10 years with the Daytona International Speedway, our Orlando Magic (NBA), Tampa Bay Rays (MLB) and Central Florida Sports Commission.

SHE'S IN DEMAND
"I think Catina is one of Central Florida's great local talents. You can tell she does this as a labor of love" said John Saboor, former President and CEO of the Central Florida Sports Commission, who is presently the Vice President of Special Events for World Wrestling Entertainment. While with the Central Florida Sports Commission, John booked her to sing for events such as the Dew Action Sports Tour, Celebrity Mascot Games, VISA Cup Gymnastics Championship and USA vs. Puerto Rico Dual among many other events during her 10 year relationship with the organization.

4TH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
Ms. Mack already has two of the biggest 4th of July Celebrations in Central Florida like "Red Hot & Boom 2008" at Crane's Roost Park in Altamonte Springs and "Sanford Riverwalk 4th of July 2008" at Ft. Mellon Park in Sanford on her resume. And she has been scheduled to perform at yet another large 4th of July celebration...to be announced very soon!

OUR MILITARY
Catina has proudly become involved with performing for our Military. From the Downtown Orlando Veterans Day Parade to the U.S. Military All-Stars Baseball Team, Catina has been honored to perform our National Anthem for these Veterans and Troops who have served our country. Show YOUR appreciation today by thanking our men and women in uniform.

CHARITY EVENTS
2009 will mark Catina's 6th consecutive year performing for the annual Celebrity Mascot Games, held by the Central Florida Sports Commission and New Hope For Kids at the Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. Proceeds from the Celebrity Mascot Games benefit New Hope For Kids.

Invitations from Governor Charlie Crist - Office of Drug Control office to Arnold Palmer Medical Foundation and more, Catina has been honored to be a part of these wonderful causes.

CLOSING
"Performing our National Anthem is not about the Singer or their Voice, it is about the Song, our Citizens and our Country!"

"Thank you to those who have served our country!" ~ Catina L. Mack

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• WorldSeries
• 2008AmericanLeagueChamps
• OSayCanYouSing
• AmericanHistory
• USAWeekend
• Smithsonian

[OurAnthemIsImportant]

PLEASE rate (stars) and comment on my video. This is my official resubmission (3/9/09) for the contest.

After 14 years of performing our National Anthem, I am PROUD to say that I only perform it in the traditional manner. Thanks so much for rating!! :)

[joklein169]

We sing from our heart. Performance is great... very traditional,as it should be. No extras, like some do...

Keep up the good work Catina Mack- you have it in you. You can go FAR!

[inhymnilive]

Beautiful voice. Thanks for singing it straight and keeping it traditional!

[zoyclem]

I come by and watch your version of the Star Spangled Banner every year...you are still one of only a few people on youtube who can sing this song.

[SuzumiyaHaruhi0]

GOD BLESS YOU

[paulsings]

Catina, My personal "THANKS" to you for singing our "National Anthem" in the traditional way!! I also sing it in the traditional way. What I also do is sing all three verses if time permits, or sing the last verse. Please google "Francis Scott Key" and read the story behind the writing of the anthem! I am from Berlin, Pa.-- a small town where "Patriotism" is strong!! I sing at many local functions, and the best compliment I get is: I never really heard the words before. Paul Ritchey

[Zeenaa68]

Catina....WOW! I really love that you keep it TRADITIONAL and pure, not to mention that you have a beautiful voice. Best of luck in the competition!

[qgken]

The way it was always meant to be sung.  Absolutely spectacular

[gymman33]

Perfection !!!