Churchill Downs Racetrack announced that platinum, Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Tori Kelly will sing the national anthem at the 147th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 1.
The announcement occurred just as Kelly finished two collaborations with Justin Bieber. The performance will take place just after 5 p.m. EDT and be broadcast live as part of NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage.
“Tori Kelly is one of music’s most vibrant, versatile artists, and we look forward to her national anthem performance as we come together this year to celebrate the Kentucky Derby,” said Mike Anderson, president of Churchill Downs Racetrack. “We are excited to welcome Tori to Louisville to help us kick off the Run for the Roses on the first Saturday in May.”
