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Zac Brown Sings for UFC at White House
15 Jun
Summary
- Zac Brown will perform the national anthem at UFC's White House event.
- Brown cited respect for troops as reason for his participation.
- The event may face delays due to severe thunderstorm forecast.
Zac Brown, lead singer of the Zac Brown Band, will perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House. This marks a historic occasion as the first sporting event to take place on the White House lawn. Brown accepted the invitation due to his profound appreciation for the military and the troops.
He addressed potential criticism by stating his performance is about patriotism, not politics. Brown expressed his love for the country and those who have sacrificed for the American dream. He also noted his personal affinity for UFC, viewing this as a unique opportunity to be part of American history.
The event is scheduled to begin its production at 8 p.m. ET, with fights commencing at 9 p.m. ET. However, a severe thunderstorm forecast poses a potential risk of delays, depending on weather conditions.
