(London Daily Mail) A police officer who is also a former American Idol contestant gave an incredible impromptu performance of the national anthem when the scheduled singer got stuck in traffic.
Officer Carlton Smith dazzled the crowd as he sang a storming version of the Star-Spangled Banner on Tuesday night, kicking off the college basketball game between West Virginia University and the University of Kansas.
In video capturing the knockout performance, the crowd is seen erupting into cheers and applauding Smith as he walks from the middle court after singing.
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