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This 8-Year-Old Sang the National Anthem So Well, She Had Players Cheering

This 8-year-old was better than a lot of pros and delivered a "Star Spangled Banner" that set off fireworks in the Kaiser Permanente Arena Saturday night.

 

Watch the video and you'll see something rare. Players ran out to shake hands with Naya Damase after the 8-year-old sang the National Anthem at the Santa Cruz Warriors playoff game Saturday.

The crowd was cheering as the San Jose girl sang, not just because she was so young, but because she added nuances and passion that elude most people who try the difficult song.

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