The United States' national anthem is one of the most difficult songs to sing, but being invited to perform it is an honor. Hey, no pressure.

The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United States. But where do the lyrics come from, and what’s the history of the anthem? ‘Oh, say can you see...’, goes ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ ...

Let’s take a line-by-line tour of the history and meaning behind the lyrics ... allies with them in WWII, the verse drops out of use in “The Star-Spangled Banner.” O thus be it ever when ...