Martha Reeves performed a wobbly national anthem on August 2, 2026 at the Women's Pro Baseball League debut. Footage of the Motown legend caught fire online. Several major outlets described the rendition as completely panned. Some crowd members clearly struggled to keep straight faces. Reeves, known for belting out iconic classics with The Vandellas, handled the ceremonial start with the performance. The flood of commentary spread in hours, with followup stories noting the painfully stiff energy.
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Martha Reeves goes viral for shaky national anthem performance - The Detroit News
Martha Reeves goes viral for shaky national anthem performance The Detroit News
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Martha Reeves National Anthem Performance Goes Viral at Women's Pro Baseball League Debut - tmz.com
Martha Reeves National Anthem Performance Goes Viral at Women's Pro Baseball League Debut tmz.com
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Women's Pro Baseball League kicks off with brutally mocked national anthem rendition - The Independent
Women's Pro Baseball League kicks off with brutally mocked national anthem rendition The Independent
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WATCH: An actual singing legend spectacularly butchers Star Spangled Banner - Stuff
WATCH: An actual singing legend spectacularly butchers Star Spangled Banner Stuff
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Women's Pro Baseball League opens inaugural season with historically brutal rendition of national anthem - sportingnews.com
Women's Pro Baseball League opens inaugural season with historically brutal rendition of national anthem sportingnews.com