National Anthem by Ayla Brown @ Philadelphila 76ers Home Games

The 76ers new ownership, which includes CEO Adam Aron (who went to school here) & minority owner Will Smith (who, of course, is "West Philadelphia, born & raised"), wanted a more fan-friendly experience at home basketball games.

Among the changes this year over the previous 3-4 years:
- installing new theatrical lights
- hiring 8 more cheerleaders & requiring all 20 of them to work every game
- having a new/different halftime act every game; and, the most noticeable upgrade of them all
- enlisting American Idol Finalist & Nashville recording artist Ayla Brown to sing the National Anthem at every home game, backed by our very own Philadelphia Orchestra!!

As an added bonus treat, Ayla puts on a live performance each week, either in/around the concourse before the games or inside of the arena at halftime!!

This particular video clip was from our January 13, 2012, game v. the Washington Wizards (w/ champion boxer Bernard Hopkins in attendance) before we preceded to defeat them, 120-89, as part of our current 6-0 start at home. Celebrities come to our games now, which has included DJ Jazzy Jeff, M.Night Shyamalan, Ron Jaworski, Hopkins, & many more to come!

Btw, the first 5,000 physical copies of Ayla's new CD can only be bought @ 76ers home games, so besides coming to support the team, do be sure to pick up a copy of her CD and/or photo and/or t-shirt, all of which she'll be more than happy to sign!! She really is a down-to-earth, sweet gal :))

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