Who will sing the national anthem at the 2019 NBA All-Star Game?
R&B-soul singer Anthony Hamilton of Charlotte will perform the national anthem at the 2019 NBA All-Star Game.
The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Spectrum Center in uptown Charlotte.
Carly Rae Jepsen, the Canadian singer, songwriter and actress, will perform the Canadian national anthem, also before the 8 p.m. tip-off to the game.
Fayetteville rapper J. Cole will perform the Halftime Show, the NBA announced.
Rapper Meek Mill will open the night, entertaining as the All-Star teams are introduced.
This story was originally published January 30, 2019 at 5:15 PM with the headline "Who will sing the national anthem at the 2019 NBA All-Star Game?."
Joe Marusak
The Charlotte Observer