Mickey Guyton Performs National Anthem at 2026 NBA Finals Game 5
Country music artist Mickey Guyton performed the U.S. national anthem at Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Saturday, June 13. The four-time Grammy nominee sang prior to the game featuring the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks. The performance took place at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, where Guyton wore a Spurs jersey.
Mickey Guyton, a Texas native and four-time Grammy nominee, delivered a powerful vocal performance of the U.S. national anthem at Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals. The event occurred on Saturday night, June 13, at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
Guyton, who previously performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Super Bowl, wore a Spurs jersey during her appearance. The game saw the San Antonio Spurs face off against the New York Knicks.
Born in Arlington, Texas, Guyton has spoken about her early inspiration for a music career, which stemmed from watching a young LeAnn Rimes perform the national anthem at a Texas Rangers game. Guyton shared this recollection in a 2015 interview.
Her recent musical endeavors include her sophomore full-length studio album, "House on Fire," released in 2024. The album featured the single "Nothing Compares to You" with Kane Brown. Guyton also recently performed at the 51st annual Gracies Awards Gala, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF), held in May at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. The gala honored actress Andie MacDowell and was hosted by Yvette Nicole Brown.
(Source: Billboard)
