Country star Luke Bryan has apologized on Twitter for using his hand as a lyrics cheat sheet while performing the National Anthem at the 2012 MLB All-Star Game Tuesday night.
To those watching the entertainer, he appeared to be checking his watch at one point and was clearly studying his hand at intervals during what was otherwise an emotional rendition of The Star Spangled Banner.
After taking quite a bit of heat he tweeted, “I had a few key words written down to insure myself that I wouldn’t mess up. I just wanted to do my best. I promise it was from the heart. If I offended anyone with my approach I sincerely apologize. Anytime I sing the anthem it is an honor and my heart beats out of my chest.”
The singer came clean about looking at his time piece too: “I did check my watch because I knew the stealth bomber would fly over 2 minutes in and I knew I started a little late.”
Nashville songstress Kellie Pickler gave him a thumbs up with this tweet, “Great job on the anthem! Yay USA! #MLB.”
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