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Our 'American Idol' sings the national anthem in New Orleans

Los Angeles Times - 24th Jan 2010

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Who dat singing the national anthem? "American Idol" Kris Allen, that's who. Kris, who has a few months of reigning over the "Idol" world left, sang the national anthem in New Orleans this afternoon, where the New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings are vying for the NFC championship and a spot in the Feb. 7 Super Bowl. Do you like his rendition? We did, but we also like a New ditty emerging on Twitter among Saints fans, "Favre on the ground, Favre on the...

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