Who sings national anthem tonight
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The gist
Four-time Grammy nominee Mickey Guyton sang the national anthem in a Brewers jersey before World Series Game 1.
Kylie Cantrall sings Game 2 as both teams chase a first title.
Background
Mickey Guyton is a country singer and four-time Grammy nominee whose debut album "Remember Her Name" earned nominations for Best Country Album, Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance. MLB announced she would sing before Game 1 of the 2026 World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays, a matchup in which either club would win its first-ever championship. Guyton has sung the anthem before, including at Super Bowl 56 and before NBA Finals Game 5 earlier this year.
How it unfolded
- Oct 23, 2026MLB announced Mickey Guyton would sing the national anthem before World Series Game 1 between the Brewers and Rays.
- Oct 23, 2026Game 1 began at 8 p.m. ET on FOX; Guyton, wearing a Brewers jersey, sang the anthem beforehand.
- Oct 24, 2026Kylie Cantrall, the 21-year-old Disney star turned Republic Records pop singer, was set to perform the anthem before Game 2.