'This is how NOT to do National Anthem': Singer Jewel slammed for Indy 500 twist

Americans are fed up after Jewel sang the National Anthem at the Indy500 because she changed it up. Now the singer is being called disrespectful with people saying things like "this is how NOT do do the National Anthem." In general, singers who are chosen to sing the national anthem for major sporting events are chosen because they seem like a great fit to provide a solid performance for America, but they're never expected to change the song in any way. They're just there to sing it as is, but don't change any words or anything like that.

Fox News reported on the incident too:

Pop and country music star Jewel performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" to the packed house at the legendary racetrack but her twist on the national anthem had fans scratching their heads.

"The singing of the national anthem before the Indy 500 green flag is a signature and iconic moment at the Racing Capital of the World," Indianapolis Motor Speedway president J. Douglas Boles said in a news release on May 19.

"For over a century, we’ve gathered at IMS to salute our nation’s military heroes, and the national anthem performance is a tradition that reminds us all of their sacrifice and bravery. Jewel’s rendition will be a memorable and moving experience for fans at the track and watching from home on NBC."