BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WBRC-TV MyFoxAL.com) -- An American Idol winner from Alabama will sing the National Anthem prior to the Aaron's 499 NASCAR Spring Cup Series race at the Talladega Superspeedway.
Taylor Hicks will do the honors Sunday, April 27th.
Hicks won the fifth season of the American Idol competition.
“We’re proud to have one of Alabama’s favorite sons in Taylor Hicks perform the National Anthem prior to the Aaron’s 499,” Talladega Superspeedway President Rick Humphrey said. “With his raspy, soulful voice, race fans should expect a rousing rendition of the National Anthem.”
Tickets are still available for the Aaron’s Dream Weekend by calling the Talladega Superspeedway Ticket Office at 1-877-Go2-DEGA,
(1-877-462-3342) or visiting talladegasuperspeedway.com
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