We know Music Man readers love seeing talented young singers take on the American national anthem, and there are few young singers more talented than ten-year-old Jadon Perez. In 2021 he brought numerous grown men to tears when he sang ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ at the Arians Family Foundation Golf Tournament, his angelic vocals and sweet demeanour resulting in what is surely one of the most emotive renditions of the song from someone his age.
With his eyes closed and one hand firmly gripping the microphone, Jadon looks incredibly nervous before the performance, and you wouldn’t be blamed for thinking that he wasn’t going to be able to pull it off. From the moment he opens his mouth to sing, however, you can tell that this talented youngster has the voice of an angel, and as the song progresses, his beautiful, clear vocals ring out across the golf course and leave everyone listening in awe.
Indeed, Jadon’s performance was so emotional that viewers from all over the US have rushed to the comment section to express how much his rendition means to them. The top comment, for instance, comes from an army veteran who served in South Vietnam and Desert Storm; “just hearing this young man with this gift made me appreciate what this country is all about,” he said. Elsewhere, viewers praised the quality of Jadon’s vocals, particularly on the song’s high notes, which he hit with ease.
And if you liked Jadon’s performance, Music Man readers, we urge you to also check out this performance courtesy of Malea Emma, the seven-year-old who has been taking America by storm in recent years with her sweet but powerful performances of the national anthem at various sports events. This particular video shows her singing the anthem at a Major League Soccer game, where the commentator accurately describes her as “small but mighty.”
There have been some seriously talented youngsters gracing America’s sporting events in recent years, and we’re sure you’ll agree with us when we say that Jadon Perez and Malea Emma are among the most talented. With their adorable but emotive renditions, it’s little wonder that viewers are saying their renditions are reminding them of what makes America so great.
If you would like to hear more from this talented young singer, you can subscribe to his YouTube Channel for more incredible music. You can also follow him on Instagram for updates and performances.